Brutal Combat
Fast Paced
Repetitive Design
Ninja Gaiden 4's linear levels and simple story hold it back slightly, but the core gameplay loop and intense battles make it a standout action experience.
Ninja Gaiden 4
82
Top Critic Average
83%
Critics Recommend
PC Gamer
69 / 100
Game Rant
9 / 10
IGN
8 / 10
TheGamer
4.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
5 / 5
GameSpot
8 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
3.5 / 5
Tom's Guide
4 / 5
Creators: Xbox Game Studios, PlatinumGames, Team Ninja
Release Date: Oct 21, 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
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NINJA GAIDEN 4 - Official Story Trailer | Gamescom 2025
NINJA GAIDEN 4 - Official Release Date Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2025
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Official Announce Trailer | Developer_Direct 2025
Critic Reviews for Ninja Gaiden 4
Bloody good combat carries Ninja Gaiden 4 through its more granular and extraneous "modern" additions.
Team Ninja and PlatinumGames' collaboration on Ninja Gaiden 4 is a stunning return to form that does right by the series' 3D lineage.
Despite its disappointing story and bland level design, Ninja Gaiden 4's excellent combat still make it one of the best 3D action games in recent memory.
Platinum clearly understands what makes the series so special and has done an incredible job building on the razor-sharp formula that we’ve all been missing for nearly a decade.
Ninja Gaiden 4 brings the series back with a bang, building on its intoxicating foundations with smart additions that further elevate its brutally brilliant combat
Ryu Hayabusa is back, but this time as the rival to newcomer Yakumo in Ninja Gaiden 4.
Ninja Gaiden 4 features the brutally challenging combat the series is known for. Though its story and level design aren't memorable, its superb gameplay makes up for any shortcomings. This is the return to form we've wanted. $56.39 at Loaded (Formerly CDKeys) $69 at Walmart $69.99 at Walmart Check Amazon
Industry Coverage
Ninja Gaiden 4 Has Been Out For Less Than A Week, But Some Players Have Already Beaten It On Master Ninja Difficulty
Ninja Gaiden 4 is tough enough on Normal, so props to you Master Ninjas out there.
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Ninja Gaiden Veterans Are Having A Much Tougher Time With Ninja Gaiden 4 Than They Expected
Just wait until you reach Master Ninja...
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Ninja Gaiden 4 Brings Back The Most Hated Enemy In The Series
Ryu Hayabusa's true nemesis is back in Ninja Gaiden 4.
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Ninja Gaiden 4's Website Seems To Have Spoiled A Major Plot Point For Its New Main Character
That pre-order costume wasn't a what-if after all.
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