With 2025 coming to a close, so is the "Year of the Ninja" for video games. What kicked off in a big way with a surprise remaster of 2008's Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Assassin's Creed: Shadows , now ends with the release of Ninja Gaiden 4.

Developed in partnership with longtime series studio Team Ninja and action game specialists PlatinumGames, Ninja Gaiden 4 is the first new 3D entry in the franchise since 2012, following the retro 2D release of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound in July. As expected from a series known for its fast-paced slashing action, Ninja Gaiden 4 delivers plenty of stylish combat -- but not much beyond that. Buy Ninja Gaiden 4 on Amazon for $70

Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces a new protagonist, Yakumo, who replaces longtime series hero Ryu Hayabusa. It's a similar move

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