Ninja Gaiden Black Guide
Ninja Gaiden is back for another go around on your Xbox and this time it is going to make you weep like a newborn baby. Team Ninja head Tomonobu Itagaki wasn't playing around when he made Ninja Gaiden Black. With material from the 2 Hurricane Packs, added Missions, an altered story mode, and new levels of difficulty, this is every ninja's dream come true.

The only problem is that you keep dying and you're starting to get pretty sick of seeing the Game Over screen. What you need is a true Ninja Master to show you the way. There is hope! Here at IGN, we keep several professional ninjas on hand at all times, just in case. Don't be a Ninja Dog, read our guide to unlock your true potential.

Look inside to find:

• Basics: Those who haven't played Ninja Gaiden before should read here before playing.
• Weapons: A list of the weapons with descriptions and move lists.
• Scarabs: Every scarab in the game has been located for your convenience.
• Walkthrough: We'll walk you through the game so that Ayane doesn't have to.
• Missions: Tips on how to beat all of the Missions along with videos to guide you.
• Secrets: How to unlock new game features and modes.
• Hurricane Enemy Strategy: Tips on how to successfully fight the enemies from the Hurricane Packs.

Get the Guide!

Unlockable: Ninja Dog
Die three times consecutively in Chapter 1. Ayane will ask you, "Do you really give up the way of Shinobi?" Answer yes to begin Ninja Dog Mode.

Unlockable: Normal
Available from the beginning.

Unlockable: Hard
Complete the game on Ninja Dog or Normal difficulty. Or, have a save file on your hard drive where you completed the original Ninja Gaiden on Xbox.

Unlockable: Very Hard
Complete the game on Hard difficulty. Or, have a save file with the clear data of the Hurricane Pack 2

Unlockable: Master Ninja
Complete the game on Very Hard.

Unlockable: Mission
Complete the game with the difficulty level over Normal.

Unlockable: Movie Theater
Complete the game with any difficulty level.

Unlockable: Arcade Ninja Gaiden
Complete the game on Ninja Dog or Normal difficulty with the "Ninja Gaiden Arcade" item. Or, complete the game on Hard.

Unlockable: Coming Attractions
Play the game for over 1 hour.

Unlockable: New Missions
The first 10 Missions will be available from the start. Once you complete the first 5, and then 5 more will be unlocked. The rest follow in this pattern (five at a time) until all 50 have been unlocked.

Unlockable: Costumes

• Normal: Available at the beginning.
• Comic: Complete the game on Ninja Dog or Normal
• Red Muffler: Complete the game on Hard.
• Ryuken: Complete the game on Very Hard.
• DOA: Complete "Special Mission."

Unlockable: Play Ninja Gaiden (NES)
Collect all 50 Scarabs and turn them in to the shop to receive the Ninja Gaiden cartridge. Take this to Han's Bar and play it on the arcade cabinet.

Unlockable: Armlet of Potency
You must bring Muramasa 5 scarabs.

Unlockable: Live of Thousand Gods
You must bring Muramasa 10 scarabs.

Unlockable: Armlet of Fortune in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 30 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Dark Dragon Blade in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 50 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Jewel of the Demon Seal in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 35 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Jewel of the Demon Seal in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 15 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Jewel of the Demon Seal in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 25 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Plasma Saber Mk.II in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 49 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Spirit of the Devils in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 20 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Spirit of the Devils in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 5 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: Spirit of the Devils in Very Hard Mode
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 45 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: The Art of the Ice Storm
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 10 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: The Art of the Inazuma
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 40 Golden Scarabs.

Unlockable: The Art of the Inferno
In Very Hard Mode, talk to Muramasa at his shop and give him 1 Golden Scarab.

Hint: Flee!
On the 5th mission, there is an instance where a load of black ninjas appear and gang-bang Ryu. Instead of risking losing too much life, start running back towards the courtyard outside the monastery. Just as you clear the alley's entrance, head back inside and the enemies should be gone and will not reappear.

Hint: Unlimited Essence
In the Aquaducts, you go down a stone elevator. Afterwards, you meet some bugs. Killing them all will get rid of them, but leaving one alive will make them respawn when you leave the room. Cycle this room and you can bag essence until you're bored or dangerously close to death.