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Rhys Wood
TechRadar
“Ninja Gaiden 4 is the best game Team Ninja has put out since Nioh 2, and for co-developer PlatinumGames it's easily its strongest project since 2019's Astral Chain.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fast‑paced combat will leave you breathless
- Great weapon and enemy variety
- Well‑rounded difficulty options
- Superb soundtrack
- New Bloodraven Form
- Excellent challenge
Points of Contention
- Plot’s nothing to write home about
- Platforming sections can needlessly pad missions
- Environments aren’t particularly eye‑catching
- Combo system isn’t as deep
- Mission length drags
- Protagonist feels like afterthought
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics70
Gabriel Zamora
PCMag
“Ninja Gaiden 4 is a hard‑hitting action game that's sure to satisfy genre enthusiasts, but it exchanges the franchise's complex combat mechanics for a simpler, more arcade‑like experience.”
