Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, along with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, are among some of the biggest surprises for me in 2025. And just like 2 Black, I’m happy to report that the latest game from DotEmu and The Game Kitchen is an excellent addition to the beloved franchise created by Koei Tecmo, feeling like a renaissance for the Ninja Gaiden property.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound marries the classic NES-era Ninja Gaiden games with some of the conventions found in the Xbox and modern Ninja Gaiden titles, successfully creating a new entry that fits comfortably into the legacy of the original trilogy. Akin to the theme of bridging old and new elements, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound features a story that sees the Hayabusa clan come together with their nemesis, the Black Spider Clan.
The story in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound takes place concurrently with the events of Ninja Gaiden on the NES, with Ryu predisposed in America, leaving Hayabusa Village vulnerable to attack from an influx of demon... Read more