In 2012, the Ninja Gaiden series went dormant and other developers took up the precise action crown that Tecmo had once forged. Aside from a forgettable 2014 spinoff dubbed Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, fans were starved and left wondering what a modern Ninja Gaiden would resemble. Soulslikes had swept the industry, and fan speculation was rampant that when and if Ryu Hayabusa returned, he would resemble Sekiro, and possible be saddled with a stamina or posture bar.
This year, at last, we found out.
It’s exciting to see Ninja Gaiden 4 bring the series back to life! The evolution of action games has certainly changed over the years, and it’ll be interesting to see how this installment carves its own path. Looking forward to what new elements it might introduce!
I agree, it’s great to see Ninja Gaiden 4 making a comeback! It’ll be interesting to see how it incorporates modern mechanics while staying true to its roots. The blend of classic gameplay with new innovations could really set it apart in today’s action game landscape.