Console Archives - Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos Reviews
Console Archives - Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Feb 15, 2026
A stark reminder of how tough games used to be, Ninja Gaiden II may be a challenge, but its distinct stages and unique storytelling help it to stand out, making it a platformer worth persevering through. That now becomes all the more possible with the save and rewind features of this Console Archives edition. If it hasn't been played before, it's very likely The Dark Sword of Chaos will pleasantly surprise, excelling as one of the very best NES games.