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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Revives Side-Scrolling Action, Garners Rave Reviews

Its July 31 release delivers polished pixel art, precise controls, optional hardcore modes, extensive replayability.

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Overview

  • Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound launched July 31 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch as the first traditional 2D side-scrolling entry in the franchise since 1995.
  • Critics across multiple outlets have awarded it high scores for its faithful revival of classic Ninja Gaiden combat, varied level design and vibrant pixel-art presentation.
  • The Game Kitchen’s modern Hypercharge system lets players dispatch glowing enemies to power up a one-hit attack against tougher foes.
  • Players control a merged duo of Kenji and Kumori, alternating between Kenji’s melee swordplay and Kumori’s ranged spider-weapon moves to master tight platforming and combat challenges.
  • The roughly 7–8-hour main campaign is supplemented by secret levels, collectibles and optional hardcore modes that boost the game’s replay value.