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Hands-On Previews Praise Neon-Drenched Combat in Ninja Gaiden 4

Early previews emphasize the reboot’s punishing challenge through fresh Obliterate finishers in futuristic Tokyo environments.

Yakumo drawing his sword against a boss in Ninja Gaiden 4
Bloodraven Form moves can deal devastating damage.
Yakumo fighting the courtesan boss in Ninja Gaiden 4
Ninja Gaiden 4

Overview

  • Team Ninja and Platinum Games join forces to deliver the first mainline Ninja Gaiden in 13 years, blending classic difficulty with modern action design.
  • Preview sessions reveal Yakumo, the game’s all-new Raven clan protagonist, offering a self-contained narrative separate from the original trilogy.
  • Early gameplay showcases a variety of combat options including light and heavy attacks, shuriken throws, brutal Obliterate finishers and the on-the-fly Bloodraven transformation.
  • A dedicated Challenge mode lets players replay story chapters with Ryu Hayabusa’s return featuring a revamped move set and new weapon loadouts.
  • Ninja Gaiden 4 launches October 21 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, with day-one Game Pass availability underlining Koei Tecmo’s platform strategy.