The Legend of Kage 2 isn't the type of niche game that has limited appeal or has become redundant, it just isn't a good game at all. You can find some real gems in the genre but The Legend of Kage 2 unfortunately, is not one of them.
Inspired by 8-bit movies like Wreck It Ralph, game developer and VFX artist Peter Tieryas is going through his old NES inventory and playing some of his favorite levels with running commentary. This segment is from Legend of Kage for the NES. Players have to rescue the princess a total of three times before the game ends, at which time the princess is kidnapped again. This rounds out the trio of Ninja games starting with Ninja Kid, then Ninja Gaiden, and now Legend of Kage.
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With an easy-to-understand yet deep combat system, pleasant visuals, and a fast-paced, replayable campaign, The Legend of Kage 2 is certainly worth a buy for side-scrolling action game fans. The game is quite difficult though, so if you're looking for something more forgiving, you might want to look elsewhere.
