Ninja Gaiden 4
OpenCritic
Strong
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"Ninja Gaiden 4 is a very good entry in the saga. It doesn't invent anything revolutionary, but it improves practically everything the previous entries did well and fixes many of the things they did wrong. The camera works, the combat is fluid and brutal, Yakumo is a competent protagonist who doesn't pale in comparison to Ryu, and the technical aspects are up to par. It has some flaws, of course. The on-rails sections become repetitive, the difficulty can be frustrating instead of challenging at certain moments, and the amount of techniques is overwhelming at first. But these are minor complaints in the overall context."
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About Ninja Gaiden 4
Team NINJA returns with Ninja Gaiden 4, dropping this October 21, 2025. This title lands on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 as a single-player adventure built for hack-and-slash fans. The franchise has long defined high-octane action, and this entry continues that legacy with modern tech under the hood. Players control Ryu Hayabusa through intense battles against hordes of enemies and massive bosses. It avoids casual pacing in favor of relentless combat that demands precision. Xbox Game Studios handles the publishing duties for this release. The game feels like a direct evolution of previous entries, focusing on speed and brutality without dumbing down the difficulty curve for a wider audience.
Gameplay
Every session revolves around mastering fluid movement and punishing enemy attacks. You slice through waves of foes using a variety of weapons while dodging at the last possible second. The combat loop requires you to learn attack patterns, time your counters, and chain together long combos that clear screens instantly. Speed is essential because getting hit often leads to instant death or severe health loss. You will spend hours refining your strategy for each boss fight rather than relying on stats alone. There are no multiplayer modes here, just a focused campaign that tests your reflexes. Controls feel tight and responsive, allowing you to perform complex aerial maneuvers without input lag.
What Players Think
Critics and players have responded with solid numbers. OpenCritic lists the game at 82 out of 100 with Strong praise, while 83.22% of critics recommend it. IGDB shows a score of 78.5 based on 23 ratings. GamesRadar+ gave it a perfect 100, calling it a bloody good time. DualShockers awarded 95 for its over-the-top violence and satisfying combat. The community moods suggest high engagement with the challenge. Average playtime data indicates players spend significant hours mastering the mechanics rather than rushing through. Achievement tracking shows 53 total unlocks, but only 28.6% unlock on average. One specific achievement titled "実績名A" remains extremely rare with just a 0.20% unlock rate among all players.
PlayPile's Take
This game is for players who want tough combat and precise controls without hand-holding. It costs around $14.52 currently at Green Man Gaming, which is a steep drop from the historical low of $45.49. The achievement system offers plenty of grinding content for completionists chasing that 0.20% rare stat. Team NINJA delivered a polished experience that respects the series history while adding new mechanics. You should buy this if you enjoy high-difficulty action games where failure is part of learning. Skip it if you need a relaxed pace or frequent checkpoints to save progress. The current price makes it a strong value for hardcore fans.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
78.5
RAWG Rating
4.1
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