A surprise for everyone last week was the return of Ninja Gaiden. The classic series that dates back to the original Nintendo Entertainment System has been missing in action since 2012’s Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge. After nearly 13 years, a former king of the genre is set to return with a new entry co-helmed by a returning Team Ninja and Nier: Automata’s Platinum Games.
To tide people over until Ninja Gaiden 4 hits, Team Ninja shadow-dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a gorgeous, Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of the 2008 action game. It’s currently free on Xbox Game Pass and is more than just a novel walk down memory lane. It’s a deeply engaging and joyful action game that feels especially refreshing in today’s landscape.
