Tag: Ninja Gaiden
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Ninja Gaiden 4?
Go ninja go
We had an inkling that Ninja Gaiden 4 would end up being a bit of a divisive return for the classic action franchise — but, at least based on what we've seen around the web, the game seems to have gone down pretty well with both newcomers and longtime fans. Developed in collaboration between series stalwart Team Ninja and...
Poll Are You Playing Ninja Gaiden 4?
Back for blood
It's taken over 13 years to get here, but Ninja Gaiden 4 is upon us. That's right, Team Ninja's hardcore action franchise is finally back in the spotlight, and by most accounts, it's a welcome return. The game's been given some really positive review scores, with many critics praising its all-out focus on unapologetically hectic...
News You'll Have to Be Damn Good at Ninja Gaiden 4 to Get Its Platinum Trophy on PS5
Master Ninja
Ninja Gaiden 4 is out on PS5 this week, and that means its Trophy list is already available to peruse right there on Sony's servers. Given the series' hardcore reputation, we wanted to take a peek at this list to see whether the game's going to be a nightmare to Platinum — and guess what? It is. Well, kind of. In truth, the Trophies...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Isn't Even Out on PS5 Yet, But Here's Its DLC
Weapons! Story! Combat trials!
Character action game Ninja Gaiden 4 won’t release until later this month, but Xbox Game Studios has already announced the first DLC for it. That’s probably because those who stump up for the Deluxe Edition or Deluxe Edition Upgrade will be entitled to the new content when it deploys in early 2026. So, what...
News Damn, This 'Advanced' Ninja Gaiden 4 Gameplay Is Absolutely Nuts
Bloody hell
We're about one month out from Ninja Gaiden 4's release, but if you're not quite sold on the game's manic brand of action, we'd recommend watching the above video. This is an "advanced" gameplay demonstration that Team Ninja's been keeping under wraps since Gamescom. It features new character Yakumo, whose blood-drenched style of...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Doing Difficulty Settings Right, Especially If You're a Beginner
That'll learn 'em
Ninja Gaiden 4 will offer up a slew of customisable difficulty settings that sound ideal for players who may not be used to the series' brutal brand of action. The interesting thing about these options is that we're not just talking about your standard easy or very easy modes that reduce incoming damage, etc. Instead, the upcoming...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Izuna Drops into Gamescom Opening Night Live Next Week
There will be blood
We've had some great action games release this year, including 2D throwback Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, but soon the series will return to its modern 3D style with Ninja Gaiden 4. It's now been confirmed we'll be seeing a little more of the upcoming hack and slasher during Gamescom Opening Night Live in a few days' time:...
Round Up Ninja Gaiden 4 Sounds Like the Slick, Brutal Sequel Fans Are Hoping For
Two for two?
Ninja Gaiden has already had a moment in the sun with the very warmly received side-scrolling entry Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, but it seems the upcoming full-blown 3D action title might also do the series proud. Ninja Gaiden 4 is the first brand new numbered sequel in over a decade, and a recent round of previews are almost universally...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Trophy List Will Put Your Skills to the Test for the Platinum
Rage quit
Dotemu and The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous) are bringing us Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound in about a week's time, returning the series to its brutal 2D action platformer roots. While there's still a bit of time to go before we can all play this promising-looking title, the Trophy list has emerged online, and we dare say it's gonna be a tough...
News Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Looks Ridiculously Good in This PS5, PS4 Gameplay
But how much will it make you rage?
Phew! This summer is already sizzling, but it’s about to get a lot hotter once Ninja Gaiden Ragebound drops on 31st July. The latest from Parisian developer DotEmu – the team behind fellow retro throwbacks Windjammers 2 and Streets of Rage 4 – this looks every bit the retro revival we’ve been itching for...
News Xbox's Next Round of PS5 Games Are Available to Pre-Order Physically
But fans are worried how much data will be on the discs
A bunch of upcoming Xbox titles, including Gears of War: Reloaded, are available now to pre-order physically on the PS5 – but fans are understandably worried about how much data will actually be included on the discs. Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 were the two other titles dated...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Looks Like a Stunning Sequel, Slashes PS5 in October
Sharked
We’ve waited a long time for this, but Ninja Gaiden 4 will rip and tear PS5 from 21st October, as confirmed during the Xbox Showcase. The collaboration between Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja, Platinum Games, and – exhale – Xbox Game Studios looks absolutely sensational in this latest trailer, showing off some epic boss battles in the rain...
News Massive PS5 Update Gives You Reason to Replay Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Here are all the patch notes
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black may have come from nowhere, but it was one of the best-selling PS5 games in the US last month. And now you already have a reason to replay it. A new update, available now, adds New Game+ mode to the popular remaster, allowing you to enjoy the entire campaign again with all of your previous content...
News PS5 Remake Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to Get Even Better Next Month
Update based on fan feedback on the way
Koei Tecmo shadow dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 Black last week, but it’s committed to continuing to update the PS5 remake. In a post on X (or Twitter) earlier this week, the publisher said it’s “preparing a patch aimed for release in mid-February with some balance adjustments and additional features”. It...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Already 70-80% Complete, Now in Polishing Phase for PS5
But plenty more to reveal
Ninja Gaiden 4, a surprise announcement last week, is already 70-80% complete. In fact, the game is currently being polished ahead of its launch on the PS5 later this year. PlatinumGames’ Yuji Nakao revealed the tidbit in an interview with the Xbox Wire, adding that his team is continuing to collaborate with Team Ninja...
News Here's How to Get a Physical Copy of Ninja Gaiden 2's Remake for PS5
You know you want it
Before you pull the trigger on that shadow dropped digital copy of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, just be aware a physical copy is coming on 27th March. The boxed release will be exclusive to Play Asia and will retail for $49.99. It’ll support Japanese and English language tracks, as well as subtitles in Japanese, English, French,...
News Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Remasters an Action Classic, Out Now on PS5
Priced at £39.99 / $49.99
Alongside the all-new Ninja Gaiden 4, publisher Koei Tecmo has revealed and simultaneously released a PS5 remaster of the action classic Ninja Gaiden 2, named Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. It's available now on the PS Store, priced at £39.99 / $49.99. Catch the trailer above to see it in action. This is a remaster of the...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced, Slashes to PS5 This Year with PlatinumGames Co-Developing
The sleeping dragon
Ninja Gaiden 4 was the super secret game reveal at the latest Xbox Developer Direct, and it's been confirmed for a PS5 release in fall / autumn 2025. It'll be here before you know it! Interestingly, this long-awaited sequel is being developed by both Team Ninja of Koei Tecmo, and PlatinumGames — of Bayonetta and NieR: Automata...
News Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive Reboots Planned at Team Ninja
Go ninja go
It would appear that Japanese developer Team Ninja has plans to reboot both Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. This news arrives via a recent company presentation, which hinted at the studio's future (as translated by Free Step Dodge). Don't get too excited just yet, though. It sounds like these plans are a while off, as Team Ninja notes...
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Gets Digital Deluxe Edition, Pre-Order Bonuses
Ninja'd
Koei Tecmo is gearing up for the return of Ryu Hayabusa with some digital goodies. Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is coming in a few months' time, and pre-orders are already live on PlayStation Store. For the most dedicated ninja fans, the publisher has just announced a digital deluxe edition with some extra bits and bobs. This deluxe...
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Will Run at 4K, 60FPS on PS5 and PS4 Pro
High Ryu-lution
In case you'd forgotten, a batch of Ninja Gaiden games are getting re-released on PlayStation 4 this year. Called the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, the package brings Sigma, Sigma 2, and Razor's Edge to Sony's last-gen console — and of course, PS5 via backwards compatibility. When it was announced, there was no word on...
News Play as Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa in Nioh 2 Starting Today
Just download patch 1.26
Here's a cool little surprise for fans of both Ninja Gaiden and Nioh 2: you can now play as the classic assassin Ryu Hayabusa in the Yokai-slaughtering PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 title from today after downloading patch 1.26. The free update is available to download now and allows you to adopt the skin of the famous...
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Finally Brings the Series Back on PS4 This Summer
Sigma, Sigma 2, and Razor's Edge in one package
It feels as though Ninja Gaiden fans have been waiting for eons, but their patience has finally been rewarded. Koei Tecmo has announced the tough-as-nails action series is coming back with Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection on PlayStation 4. The package contains a trio of adventures with Ryu Hayabusa:...
News Team Ninja Squashes Hopes for New Ninja Gaiden Game
But series director wants to make one
It feels like the world wants a new Ninja Gaiden game as developer Team Ninja wraps up work on The Nioh Collection — a remastered bundle of the two PlayStation 4 games. That's out in just a few weeks on PlayStation 5, but according to series director Fumihiko Yasuda, his attention won't now turn to Ryu...
News Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy Listed for PS4 by Hong Kong Publisher
Coming March 2021?
Hong Kong's biggest game publisher and distributor has uploaded and quickly deleted a listing for a Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy. The product page mentioned a PlayStation 4 release in March 2021 before being pulled. That's all the information we have to share right now, but if someone in the know speaks up or the collection is...
News Team Ninja Is Aware of Demand for a New Ninja Gaiden Game
Nothing confirmed, though
Team Ninja has been doing pretty well for itself with the Nioh series. The second game is right around the corner, and by all accounts, it's shaping up to be a fantastic sequel. If you haven't yet, check out our thoughts on Nioh 2 after a hands-on demo. As great as these games are, there's still a hope among fans that the...
News Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Might Be Coming to PS4
But why
Hey, remember Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z? No? Maybe? Oh, you remember the 43 Metascore it has over on Metacritic? Yeah, now that you mention it, it does ring a bell... Snark aside, Koei Tecmo may be thinking about bringing the Ninja Gaiden spin-off to PlayStation 4, supposedly as a remaster. The company filed a new trademark a few days ago for...
News Team Ninja Stealthily Teases New Title for the PlayStation 4
Ryu expecting that?
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z may just be the silliest game releasing in the near future; the title's ridiculous zombie ninja hybrid has us both puzzled and absolutely delighted. But if you were hoping that co-developer Team Ninja would also be cooking up something a little less ridiculous to balance this glaring goofiness, you may be in...
News Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Gets Stylish in Costume Trailer
Bask in blood
Ahead of Ninja Gaiden spin-off Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z's release next month, Tecmo Koei is getting our blood pumping by teasing a selection of changeable outfits available if your primary attire gets a little too blood drenched. The Kabuki and School Girl kits are unlockable in the game, while the Camouflage, Nuigulumar, and Beck's...
