N.G. II increases the action, while decreasing the frustration
I haven' t beaten Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox. I Play a lot of games, and try to complete them at least once. Tell that the the bosses on the xbox game , they would probably laugh until they exploded. In Ninja Gaiden II, play on Path of the Acolyte mode first. I was able to endure everything the game threw at me to make it to the last chapter.
Overall, Ninja Gaiden 2 is more intense, limb chopping action, and hopefully less controller breaking in anger due to the games bosses. Yes Alma from Ninja Gaiden, you would NOT want to take me on in this awesome sequel.