Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5)

The legendary ninja action franchise returns with Ninja Gaiden4, a brutal, stylish hackandslash adventure codeveloped by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames.

Set in a nearfuture Tokyo shrouded in miasma, the story introduces Yakumo, a young ninja prodigy whose fate is intertwined with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa. Together, they must confront the resurrection of an ancient enemy and free the city from a devastating curse.

Combat is faster, bloodier, and more tactical than ever. Master new techniques like Bloodbind Ninjutsu, alongside legacy moves such as the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow. The game introduces a standalone Training Mode (a first for the series), letting players sharpen their skills before diving into its punishing encounters.

With dynamic enemy placement, aggressive AI scaling, and multiple difficulty options including a new Hero Mode with assists for newcomers Ninja Gaiden4 balances its brutal roots with accessibility for fresh players.

Key Features

• New Protagonist: Play as Yakumo, a prodigy ninja tied to Ryu Hayabusa's legacy.
• Classic Techniques Return: Izuna Drop, Flying Swallow, and more.
• Bloodbind Ninjutsu: Transform weapons midbattle for devastating combos.
• Dynamic Difficulty: Enemy AI and placement scale with your chosen challenge.
• Hero Mode & Assists: Accessible entry point for newcomers.
• Standalone Training Mode: Practice combos and refine skills before battle.
• HighSpeed Combat: Signature Ninja Gaiden brutality fused with PlatinumGames' stylish flair.

Technical Specifications