NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is a classic, but let’s be honest, its mouse camera movement can feel like trying to steer a boat with a toothpick. After wrapping up my adventure in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, I jumped into the chaotic world of Ryu Hayabusa, only to find myself battling not just enemies, but a seriously clunky camera setup. Thankfully, there’s a workaround that could make your experience less of a headache.
The first step to improving this frustrating aspect is straightforward. Head to the folder at C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\NINJAGAIDEN2BLACK\Saved\Config\Windows and create an “Engine.ini” file.
Once you have that setup, open it and insert the following code:
[/script/engine.localplayer]
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV[SystemSettings]
r.UseLegacyMaintainYFOVViewMatrix=TRUE
That’s all there is to it! Just remember to switch this file’s properties to “Read-only,” or else the game may wipe your work without hesitation. It’s wild how two lines of code can change your play experience so drastically.
This fix raises some eyebrows about Team Ninja’s approach to PC gaming. How can a game from such a renowned studio drop the ball on something as basic as mouse support? It’s almost laughable when you consider that even simple button prompts for mouse controls are absent during tutorials. Sure, we get keyboard prompts now, an improvement over their older titles, but come on! Are they really going to claim this title was designed solely for controllers?
If you’re thinking about playing NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black with a keyboard and mouse after hearing about this tweak, go for it! The camera movement will feel less jarring than before. But let’s be real here: if you’ve got access to one, using a controller will still give you the best experience overall. At least now those who prefer KB&M won’t need buckets nearby for their frustration-induced tears!
In closing, what do you think? Have any of you tried this fix yet? Let me know your thoughts on how it changes your gameplay experience—or if you’re still clutching your controller tightly.
