NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Reviews
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound proves to be not only an excellent 2D side-scrolling action-platformer with engaging gameplay and high-quality ‘90s-inspired visuals, but also a strong spin-off that fits neatly into Ryu Hayabusa’s saga. Greater variety and better difficulty balance could have elevated it further, yet it remains a highly recommended experience for fans of the series and the genre.
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Ninja Gaiden Ragebound combines difficulty, accessibility, and a dynamic between protagonists that make for a robust and exciting experience. A perfect homage to the classic legacy.
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Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a pure action machine that puts every reflex and nerve to the test, but once its challenges are mastered, the player becomes a true ninja unlike any other. If you’re into brutal combat and old-school gameplay, Ragebound is a perfect shuriken shot straight to the bullseye.
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2D Ninja Gaiden is back, and it’s easily the best it’s ever been. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a statement of love for what feels like the whole series, made by people who’ve clearly loved it for a long time. Gameplay feels smooth, impactful, and fast-paced while also keeping to the high skill ceiling that’s always defined it. I can see myself playing it for a long time simply because I’ve yet to get the coveted S++ Ranks on all stages, and it’s always fun enough that the grind itself is enjoyable. Combine this with a silky smooth aesthetic and one of my favorite soundtracks of 2025, and you’ve got a game that I am confident is the best platformer of the year
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a love letter to the original 2D action series featuring Ryu Hayabusa. The Game Kitchen has demonstrated its expertise by creating a virtually flawless title.
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"A modern tribute to Ninja Gaiden" Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound revitalizes the spirit of the legendary series with a modern take that combines homage to the originals with innovative innovation. With its well-crafted gameplay, stunning graphics, and exceptional music, it stands as one of the best action-platformers of its generation, even with some limitations in its rating system and character development.
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A brilliant return to its roots for the most iconic ninja saga in gaming.
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Overall, however, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound effectively captures the spirit of the first games in the series, thanks in part to its clean, colorful, detailed 2D graphics and beautifully crafted, convincing animations.
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Ragebound embraces history and modernity, and, in the process, sets up a promising future for Ninja Gaiden as a whole.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a fantastic 2D title that honors the franchise's legacy. The game could easily be considered the fourth installment in the classic saga, blending the fast-paced, challenging gameplay of the originals with the frenetic, master-friendly action of the 3D titles. Combining the best of both worlds, the title is excellent and highly recommended for those seeking a high-quality ninja experience.
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Despite its short duration, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an explosive 2D action journey that perfectly balances nostalgia and modern experience.
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a focused 2D action title from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu. Tight swordplay and the guillotine jump form the core of combat, while Kumori’s pact adds ranged moves and a screen-clearing Ragebound attack. Boss fights demand full use of your kit, and altars let Kumori run timed platform trials that test timing. Collectibles such as skulls and scarabs feed a talisman shop and a rank system that rewards replay. Pixel art and a rock-cinematic soundtrack back the action, and cutscenes are polished. With its solid run time, the game offers an exceptional mix of challenge and accessibility.
If you're looking for an explosive, fun and challenging hack 'n' slash/platformer, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will not disappoint.
The Game Kitchen shines with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a challenging 2D platform adventure that combines the classic with the modern, keeping the spirit of the series intact. It knows how to combine the classic with the modern and bring the spirit of a series whose origins date back to the 1980s into 2025. The speed and vertigo of the gameplay, emphasized by a wonderful soundtrack, is a clear invitation to jump and swing your sword, as well as enjoy an original story.
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"No rage quitters detected!"
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I don’t think it’s even a hyperbole or a controversy to state that Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the best 2D Ninja Gaiden ever made. With the exception of the occasionally tough roadblock in the shape of a challenging boss battle, as well as very occasionally cheap custscenes, this is just fantastic. It’s a lot more balanced, more polished, more enjoyable than any of its side-scrolling predecessors. And the best part about it all, it’s not even the last Ninja Gaiden we’re getting this year.
Short length aside, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is one of the most enjoyable games of the year. It’s a great retro revival with two protagonists I hope return and if Ninja Gaiden 4 is anywhere near this good, the franchise may be firing on all cylinders again.
Between the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 4, and now Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Ninja Gaiden fans have been eating good recently. This is a true labour of love from The Game Kitchen, one that timelessly revitalises classic Ninja Gaiden. If Ragebound is an indication of where the series is going in the future, things are looking sharp as a kunai for the seminal action franchise.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound not only honors the franchise's legacy in its most classic form, but also proves there's still room to reinvent it without betraying its essence. It's an unexpected return, yes, but also one that leaves us wanting more. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a new era for the 2D saga.
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an absolute blast through-and-through. The visual style is top-notch, the gameplay is tight and exciting, and the game is perfectly paced with plenty to do for those who wish to push themselves. Outside of a couple of minor bugs, this is one of the sharpest games of the year, and worth playing whether you’ve got any experience with the Ninja Gaiden series or not.