Before the days of Dark Souls, the Ninja Gaiden franchise was the default for those looking for a challenge.
It's fast-paced, brutal difficulty pushed gamers to their limits, but the franchise had been dormant for far too long before 2025. Its last mainline release was Ninja Gaiden 3 in 2012.
Things have changed this year with the release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, but you can argue that the main event, Ninja Gaiden 4, is still on the way.
While Soulslikes and Ninja Gaiden share difficulty in common, in reality, the two games play nothing alike. The former can be slower and more methodical in combat, while Ninja Gaiden is fast, combo-oriented, and overly violent. As a result, some newcomers to the series may be struggling to get acclimated to the feel of Ninja Gaiden 4, but Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have a plan for that.
Ninja Gaiden 4 Will Help Newcomers Get Better At The Game
Speaking with IGN, Team Ninja producer Masakuza Hirayama emphasized the fact that there will be several difficulty modes in Ninja Gaiden 4 to make sure it'll cater to people of all experience levels.
"We've prepared not only...
