No holds barred. This is a phrase used in many wrestling matches, and even more situations in real life when the odds are stacked firmly against you. It can also be used to describe the entire experience that is the Ninja Gaiden franchise.
Since 2004, the revamped 3D action series Ninja Gaiden has been delivering high-octane, no-holds-barred action, complete with a storyline steeped in demonic cults and never-ending waves of enemies to mow down. This is all topped off by a Dark Dragon God that just won’t stay defeated, and a main character that exudes God-like confidence, Ryu Hayabusa. It has been nearly 13 years since Ninja Gaiden 3 graced consoles globally, and in the year 2025, Ninja Gaiden 4 is here.
What’s different about the newest instalment in the franchise is that it’s co-developed by Platinum Games and Team NINJA. Their collaborative effort has accomplished with the fourth instalment what the previous titles have delivered, and it’s safe to say Ninja Gaiden... Read more