Overview
- Ninja Gaiden 4 launched on October 21 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- Reviews praise its lightning-fast, gore-heavy combat and layered systems that remain demanding through a roughly 15-hour campaign.
- New mechanics include explicit dismemberment, the Bloodraven Form, and optional Purgatory trials, with additional training and challenge modes.
- Developed by Team Ninja with PlatinumGames, the game mixes classic series intensity with modern timed-defense nuances and customizable assists.
- Reception trends positive yet qualified, with outlets such as Push Square at 7/10 and frequent critiques of uninspired level design and a thin narrative.