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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Reawakens 2D Side-Scrolling, Scores Universal Acclaim

Critics are lauding its blend of classic pixel art with modern mechanics following its July 31 release.

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Overview

  • Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound launched July 31, 2025, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
  • Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, earning a 9.5/10 from Game Informer, a 9/10 from IGN, and a 4/5 from GamesRadar+.
  • Players guide Kenji Mozu and rival ninja Kumori whose fused bodies deliver a hybrid melee-and-ranged combat experience in a parallel story to the original game.
  • Core systems include the Guillotine Boost bounce attack, Hypercharged strikes acquired by vanquishing glowing-aura enemies or sacrificing health, and once-per-level Ragebound Arts supermoves.
  • The main campaign spans about seven hours and features secret levels and optional challenges, while an in-game shop uses Golden Scarabs to unlock talismans that modify perks, abilities, and difficulty.