
There aren't enough stylish action games like Ninja Gaiden in the world. Nothing draws me in as instantly as a great one: I relish struggling through punishing combat in games that give me the tools to move and battle in a way that’s typically reserved for flashy cutscenes, and demand I use them or die. Intense enemy encounters and rhythmic timing mixed with Tony Hawk-style experimentation just hits that sweet spot—and I don’t think any game mixes both of these in their most extreme forms more than Ninja Gaiden 2.
What is it? A UE5 remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 taking elements of previous versions
Release date: January 23, 2025
Expect to pay: £40 / $50
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Reviewed on: RTX 3060Ti, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 16GB RAM
Multiplayer? No
Link: Steam