
If you've read my five-star Ninja Gaiden 4 review, you'll already know this game means serious business. As the first new entry in the action franchise since 2014 spin-off Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, made in partnership between developer Team Ninja and NieR:Automata studio Platinum Games, it's the return to form I'd been waiting for.
It's also the most unique iteration of the action franchise to-date. With a brand new protagonist, setting, and a complete overhaul of classic Ninja Gaiden action mechanics courtesy of Platinum's expertise, Ninja Gaiden 4 brings the series in line with modern expectations while holding true to its core DNA.