I still vividly remember Ninja Gaiden 2’s launch in 2008 even though I never played it. It may be hard to imagine now, but back in the 2000s, Team Ninja’s hack-and-slash series was briefly on the Mount Rushmore of action games (depending on who you talked to). It was praised for its stylish hyperviolence and … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Release window Platforms Trailers Gameplay Preoder With the return of so many classic series, such as Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Okami 2, Koei Tecmo didn’t want to be left out. After over a decade since the last mainline entry, the infamous ninja Ryu Hyabusa is back, but he’s … Read more
After more than a decade of waiting, Ninja Gaiden 4 is on the way, along with a modern remake of Ninja Gaiden 2. Ninja Gaiden 4 is due out fall 2025, but while you wait, you can jump into the remake of Gaiden 2 right now. It’s available to purchase and play today (and it’s … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Why reinvent what works? Building something similar, but different More revivals to come As the first announcement of The Game Awards 2024 Opening Act, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound kicked off a retro revival trend that permeated throughout Geoff Keighley’s gaming event. In the hours following Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’s reveal, new … Read more