Ninja Gaiden 4

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

9/10

A new Ninja Gaiden for a new generation, Ninja Gaiden 4 features combat that's faster-paced and more intense than ever before. It's the most accessible, too, thanks to a range of difficulty levels and assists. It's just a shame that its new protagonist isn't a little more likeable.

TheSixthAxisMiguel Moran

9/10

In a world of gaming dominated by the ever expanding range of Souls-likes, it can be easy to forget that character action used to be king. High octane Japanese game series like Ninja Gaiden used to dominate consoles, but over the years this iconic Team Ninja franchise has steadily faded into irrelevancy. It’s easy to see why, when Ninja Gaiden 3 managed to cater to neither existing fans or newcomers. Whatever spark and soul that entry lacked, Ninja Gaiden 4 makes up for in spades, and it’s an awesome reminder of why the classic action game will never truly die.

Loot Level ChillChris White

9/10

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a prime example of how to offer varied combat and keep it evolving over the course of a game, with some stunning set pieces and endless brutality.

NoobFeedChoitytata

88/100

When the blades come back sharper, faster, and more deadly than ever

XboxEraJesse 'Doncabesa' Norris

8.5/10

Yakumo is no Schmoe. The main protagonist of NINJA GAIDEN 4 is one of the best-controlling characters in action gaming history. Across nineteen increasingly batsh*t crazy levels, Yakumo and Ryu Hyabusa lead you through a deadly gauntlet. Platinum Games and Team Ninja take a series known for fast combat and somehow make it way faster. Even the story is slightly less nonsensical than previous entries. Despite all of the high-profile departures, Platinum proves it still has what it takes to make...

GameBlogGeralt de Reeves

8/10

For eleven years, the Ninja Gaiden franchise, born in 1988, seemed to have vanished into obscurity. Then, in 2025, three games were released with the force of an Izuna Drop: a remaster of the second installment in January; Ragebound, a delightfully retro 2D action-platformer in July; and finally, Ninja Gaiden 4 on October 21, 2025, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Game Boy.

PCGamesNNat Smith

8/10

Ninja Gaiden 4 revives a legacy that’s languished for far too long. Its technical achievements in camera and combat movement eclipse its limited enemy and level diversity. Sure, the story is a glorified stepping stone for the future, but I’m too busy reducing enemies to a shower of limbs and bloody pulp to care.

Toms GuideUnknown

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.

GamingBoltRavi Sinha

8/10

Ninja Gaiden 4 has its missteps, especially during the story and with Ryu's sections, but it's still a triumphant comeback for the franchise.

StevivorSteve Wright

7/10

Team Ninja is back with Ninja Gaiden 4, this time teaming up with PlatinumGames for a title published by Xbox Game Studios. Those who enjoyed previous entries in this series will find a lot to like about this new title, which is old school in almost every way. The problem is, that’s not always a positive.

GameBlastJoão Pedro Boaventura

6.5/10

Although it delivers gameplay that is as visceral as it is precise, the lack of diversity in the new title prevents the combat system from shining as brightly as it could.

Lords of GamingAlex Patsy

Unscored

The Year of the Ninja continues with the long-awaited launch of Ninja Gaiden 4, offering ninja magic from Team Ninja and Platinum Games.