Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update 1.003 Adds New Game+, Photo Mode and More

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The latest Ninja Gaiden 2 Black update 1.003 brings exciting new content to elevate your gameplay. Players can now start a New Game+ on previously cleared difficulties, carrying over unlocked weapons and Ninpo—though reset to level 1—to take on fresh challenges. A brand-new Photo Mode has also been added, letting you capture creative in-game moments, and there’s now an option to hide projectile weapons when carried on your back, giving you more control over your visual experience.

Alongside these additions, the update introduces significant adjustments to fine-tune difficulty and balance. Enemy HP has been reduced in certain chapters while their numbers have been increased in others, and Ayane’s attacks now deal more damage. The update also addresses a range of bugs, including control issues at high FPS, vibration feedback problems, progression-blocking glitches, and crashes during long play sessions, ensuring a smoother and more immersive experience for everyone.

Patch Notes for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update 1.003:

• Additional Content:

  • New Game+:
    • Enables starting a new game on a difficulty level previously cleared.
    • Retains unlocked weapons and Ninpo from previous playthroughs (they revert to level 1 at the start).
  • Photo Mode:
    • Added to the in-game Options Menu.
    • Allows camera movement within set limits to capture screenshots.
  • Ability to Hide Projectile Weapon:
    • “Show Projectile Weapon” option added under “Game Settings” in the Options Menu.
    • Lets players hide the projectile weapon while it is carried on the back.

• Adjustments:

  • Lowered the HP of enemies in Chapter 8, “City of the Fallen Goddess.”
  • Lowered the HP of enemies in Chapter 11, “Night in the City of Water.”
  • Raised the number of enemies in Chapter 13, “The Temple of Sacrifice.”
  • Raised the number of enemies in Chapter 14, “A Tempered Gravestone.”
  • Increased the damage dealt by some of Ayane’s attacks.

• Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed control issues occurring at over 120 FPS or under high computing load.
  • Fixed an issue where controllers would not vibrate based on computing load or FPS settings.
  • Resolved bugs that caused the player to go out of bounds during certain chapters.
  • Fixed bugs that prevented progression during specific chapters.
  • Fixed a bug causing the game to crash during long play sessions.

• Other Minor Bug Fixes:

  • Additional minor bug fixes implemented for overall stability and smoother gameplay.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a fast-paced action-adventure hack-and-slash game developed by Team Ninja. It is celebrated for its intense combat, challenging gameplay, and rich ninja lore. This remastered version features enhanced graphics, refined mechanics, and a revamped balance system, making it a must-play for both longtime fans and newcomers.