NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound – PlayStation 5

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound brings a new twist to the classic side-scrolling Ninja Gaiden series. The team behind Blasphemous unites the franchise’s classic-era lore with the intensity of its modern 3D entries.

What Is This Game?

Players control Kenji Mozu, a young ninja trained by Ryu Hayabusa. He must defend Hayabusa Village after a demonic invasion strikes while Ryu is away. Meanwhile, Kenji forms an unlikely alliance with Kumori, a member of the rival Black Spider Clan, and players control both characters as their stories intertwine.

The story unfolds during the events of the very first Ninja Gaiden game. As a result, longtime fans get new context for a chapter of the saga they never saw before. Newcomers, on the other hand, can jump in without needing any prior series knowledge.

Key Features

This title offers tight, skill-based combat that’s easy to learn but hard to master. In addition, players can tag-team switch between Kenji and Kumori mid-battle, giving each encounter more tactical depth than a typical side-scroller.

Fusion abilities also let players combine both characters’ powers for devastating attacks. Stunning pixel art, meanwhile, recreates the classic aesthetic with a modern level of detail rarely seen in retro-style games.

For players who want a challenge, the default difficulty stays true to the series’ tough reputation. However, an Assist mode is also available, letting players lower game speed and incoming damage if they’d rather focus on the story.

Who Should Buy It?

Fans of classic 2D action platformers will enjoy this throwback to the series’ roots. Likewise, longtime Ninja Gaiden fans can explore an untold chapter of the saga they’ve followed for decades.

Players who enjoy challenging, skill-based combat will appreciate the game’s difficulty options. Furthermore, anyone who enjoyed Blasphemous will recognize the same sharp, deliberate combat design here, since the same studio built both games.

Buy This Game Online

So buy online today and defend Hayabusa Village as Kenji Mozu on PS5.