ABOUT NINJA GAIDEN 4

✅ Key Facts Developer: Team Ninja (of Ninja Gaiden series) in collaboration with PlatinumGames. Publisher: Xbox Game Studios. Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Steam & Microsoft Store). Release date: October 21, 2025. Pricing: Standard edition ~US$69.99; Deluxe edition ~US$89.99 (includes extra skins, in-game items). Available day one on Game Pass (Xbox & PC). 🎮 What’s New & What to Expect Story & Setting The game takes place several years after Ninja Gaiden 3. The world (specifically Tokyo) has been transformed by a “Dark Dragon” legacy and a rain of miasma. You get a new protagonist, Yakumo (of the Raven clan), while the series’ familiar hero Ryu Hayabusa returns in a major playable role. Gameplay Mechanics The core of the game is fast-paced hack-and-slash, staying true to the franchise’s roots. New mechanics include: Bloodraven Form: Yakumo can use a transformation tied to blood/manipulation to unleash powerful attacks. Traversal elements: rail- and wire-based movement to keep pace high. Traditional moves from the series return: e.g., “Izuna Drop”, “Flying Swallow”. The game is developed with performance in mind (targets high frame-rates). 🎯 Why It Stands Out It marks the first numbered mainline Ninja Gaiden entry in over a decade (since Ninja Gaiden 3 in 2012). GamesRadar+ +1 The collaboration of Team Ninja + PlatinumGames is significant: Platinum known for stylish, high-end action games like Bayonetta. It blends legacy elements (for long-time fans) with new access points (for newcomers) via the new protagonist and refined mechanics. 📝 Things to Know / Consider Difficulty: Historically the series is known for being tough. Reports suggest this continues here: the game “doesn’t feel like a modern easier game — it’s just too hard.” GamesRadar+ Content & Variety: According to community discussions, there’s more content than many prior entries (multiple characters, modes, etc.). Reddit Physical vs Digital: If you’re in Nigeria (or elsewhere), check availability of physical editions; digital might be easier. Time to invest: While exact campaign length varies, the depth of mechanics suggests a significant time investment for full mastery. System Requirements / Size: On PC it may require a decent modern system; on console ensure you have enough storage (PS5 size reference ~23–25 GB reported). gamer.org 🎮 Is It for You? If you: enjoy high-intensity action, stylish combat and technical mastery are a fan of the Ninja Gaiden series, or action games like Bayonetta / Devil May Cry are comfortable with challenge (or willing to learn) then Ninja Gaiden 4 is a strong pick. If you: prefer relaxed gameplay, story-only emphasis, or low-stress mechanics then you might find the pace and difficulty here less forgiving.