
'Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound' Review: The Classic Sidescroller Makes A Gory and Glorious Return
Hayes Madsen
created: July 30, 2025, 3 p.m. | updated: July 31, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Everything in Ragebound feels like its nearly perfectly tuned, every element working in concert to add up to a great symphony.
DotemuRagebound is basically a revival of side-scrolling Ninja Gaiden and a sequel to the original two games all at once.
If you’ve played the original Ninja Gaiden games, picking up Ragebound should be like hopping on a bike after years — that muscle memory simply clicks in.
While Ninja Gaiden 4 is still on the way, Ragebound makes a bold statement that the series side scrolling legacy still holds plenty of promise.
9/10Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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