Ninja Gaiden

I played this game as a kid on the original Xbox and I got very far along. However, I don't believe I beat it. The action was face paced and intense. The villains ruthless and the bosses were unforgiving. 17 years later I found and purchased a used copy of the Ninja Gaiden Black version. It plays full screen (16:9) at 4K UHD on Xbox Series X. No jagged edges. It's crisp clear with clear cut lines. Aside from the dated textures and CGI cut scenes this game looks better than ever before. To my surprise it had Dolby Digital audio too.

It's an amazing game. If you're up for a challenge you'll enjoy the gameplay. The key is to upgrade your weapons and to know which enemies and bosses to use them against. No boss is impossible. If it feels that way, it's because you haven't not identified the bosses fighting style or attack pattern. Once you crack the code and develop your strategy you really level the playing field. That's when you get to enjoy the game. You can button smash to an extent but it's best to be strategic with your actions.

Ninja Gaiden Black (2005) is the best version per the creator of the game. The 2021 Remaster collection contains the different and, often described as, inferior Sigma games. Buyer beware and choose wisely.