
Ninja Gaiden 4’s gory combat hides a goofy center
Ash Parrish
created: June 10, 2025, 6:13 p.m. | updated: June 10, 2025, 11:16 p.m.
Ninja Gaiden 4 was one of several games that Xbox showed off in its games showcase over the weekend.
Despite the “4” in the title, Ninja Gaiden 4 represents a soft reset for the franchise.
Bayonetta is campy and fun, and I can see elements of that camp in Ninja Gaiden 4.
Meanwhile, there’s still an older generation running around with memories of Ryu Hayabusa and Ninja Gaiden Black.
“Ninja Gaiden is about having a very diverse tool set that allows you to feel like that ultimate super ninja,” says Hirayama.
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