Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro

"Ganryu 2 is incredibly difficult but it presents the ideal blend of challenge and satisfying action so you&s;ll keep coming back after getting your ass kicked over and over again. With loads of secrets and a pitch-perfect presentation, this is …"

"Ganryu 2 lives up to its predecessor, presenting itself with some tailor-made differences by Storybird Studio. A constant challenge to our patience and concentration, with a fair duration that more than justifies the price asked. Without a doubt a title …"

"Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro took the risk of continuing a saga more than two decades after the original, keeping the same standard, both aesthetic and functional, as it could easily be taxed as old or outdated. Fortunately, the game proved …"

"However, as it stands now on Switch, Ganryu 2 isn’t in a good shape at all, even with the recent patch: more balancing needs to be done, and that framerate needs stabilization. No longer a chaotic mess like it used …"

"A sequel 23 years after the original Neo-Geo that maintains its essence of arcade action and platforming, but without giving up some good artistic improvements in high definition."

"Ganryu 2 is not a AAA masterpiece. But it is a very fun adventure that smells like pure Arcade era. It has some minor issues, like the short gameplay time and the problems with the wall bouncing mechanics, but I …"

"Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro is a stunning looking sequel that excels in how a game in the genre should be designed in relation to enemies and levels."

"Ganryu 2 succeeds in its goal to continue the legacy of the arcade, however, it’s dragged down by the shackles that come with it. Its failure to take inspiration from modern games means that it struggles to compete with contemporaries. …"

"I have to admit that when I went into Ganryu 2 I immediately thought of playing Shinobi on the Sega Mega Drive. It has the same essence of quality in all areas, it appears similar in its presentation and it …"

"A return to the past twenty-three years in the future. Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro is a tasty arcade game well understood and transferred pure to our days. Action and platforms, Strider and Revenge of Shinobi, VISCO and StoryBird Studio, Japan …"

"Among many classic games I was always drawn to in the arcades, Shinobi just seemed to scratch an itch for a certain sort of action and challenge..."

"At the risk of sounding like the typical scratched record begging for a difficulty slider, Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro is the kind of game that would have been a lot more enjoyable if it actually had one. It gets so …"

"If you’re up for a challenge and fondly remember classic action games like Shinobi 3 or Strider, you’d be wise to pick Ganryu 2 up. It looks and plays great; aside from some bouts of slowdown and a dearth of …"

"Fortunately, the controls are tight and slashing baddies feels great in that old school button-mashing kind of way. The level design is largely enjoyable as well, offering hidden paths, secrets, and a good amount of variety in both visuals and …"

"Despite some occasional slowdown and framerate shenanigans Ganryu 2 is beautifully animated and moves around at a fair old lick, and the whole package is just a gorgeous neo-retro arcade treat."

"Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro gives us one of the most mystifying pieces of software to hit the public domain in recent times. If it could muster even a stable 30 FPS, it would likely be a commendable arcade action adventure, …"