Despite any hearsay and obscure clue about what might be a newNinja Gaidengame , the series has give out a foresightful time without a right sequel .   This is a shame for fans of the all - action ninja franchise , but there is some reason to be cheerful with the recentMaster Collectioncompilation .

Along with that , a pot of the former games   have the variety of tone that means they hold up well even today . Some of the titles have been better than others , however , and Metacritic ’s review aggregator makes it easy to see which title grade above the others as the best of theNinja Gaidenseries .

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus (2013) - 66

As a port of the acclaimedNinja Gaiden Sigma 2for PlayStation Vita , Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plushad a great foundation to build up on . Unfortunately , for a few reasons , the port did n’t quite achieve the height of its master console table counterpart but was nevertheless a solid adaptation .

The graphical and framerate limitation of the handheld console mean it is n’t the best interlingual rendition of the game , although the inclusion of " Hero Mode " is a honest availability feature article , make the biz significantly easier . Other new game musical mode are diverting but unfortunately did n’t outbalance the downside of this interlingual rendition of the game .

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (2013) - 70

Similar to how theSigmatitles were enhanced port of the earlierNinja Gaidengames , Razor ’s Edgeis an enhanced adaptation ofNinja Gaiden 3with a scope of changes . AlthoughNinja Gaiden 3wasn’t well - have at the prison term of its loss , perplex exceedingly interracial reviews on Metacritic , Razor ’s Edgebrought in wholesale change that made it a much good experience .

Razor ’s Edgediscarded or wholly revamp frustrative chemical element ofNinja Gaiden 3 , including Kunai Climbing . It also borrow a draw of factor fromNinja Gaiden IIas well as feature a bunch of new and improved gameplay features . This version was the one feature in theMaster Collectionand is one ofthe dependable Wii U ports on the Switch .

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus (2012) - 72

Remaking a extremely successful title for handheld is never an easy task , as simply give up the same game with downgraded graphics and low operation can leave behind fans disappoint . Team Ninja found a upright balance withNinja Gaiden Sigma Plus , however , sell off the inferior graphics with a clump of new features .

These include the easy Hero Mode , touch screen and gyroscopic controls , and a bunch of equippable Enhancements for Ryu and Rachel that keep things interesting . Arguably , it still does n’t provide enough of an advantage overNinja Gaiden Sigmato be worth it but it ’s a solid exertion nonetheless .

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (2021) - 73

Ninja Gaiden : Master Collectionbrings three massiveNinja Gaidentitles to the Switch , Xbox One and PS4 in the form ofNinja Gaiden Sigma , Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 , andNinja Gaiden 3 : Razor ’s Edge . The titles look sound than ever on the newfangled - gen consoles and fans will be happy with a new elbow room to enjoy classicNinja Gaidenaction .

TheMaster Collectionalso admit a net ton of antecedently released game modes and DLC costumes to use when play as Ryu as well as the other playable fictional character in the cast of Ayane , Momiji , Rachel , and Kasumi . The only drawback is the want of any young or antecedently unreleased mental object   but the compiling still provide somegreat hack - and - jactitate activity on modern console .

Ninja Gaiden II (2008) - 81

Ninja Gaiden IIdoes cater a significant challenge , even for someone used to the franchise ’s in high spirits trouble stratum , but it rewards the player with one ofthe good hack - and - slash experiences of all time . Although the title has its fault , there is a luck to love aboutNinja Gaiden II .

Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (2008) - 83

In a serial publication that has intimately solely focused on console editions , generally treat handheld games as an afterthought , Ninja Gaiden : Dragon Swordis a memorable exception . An entirely original storyline featuring Ryu Hayabusa developed for the Nintendo DS , Ninja Gaiden : Dragon Swordholds its own against the mainline title .

lay between the events ofNinja GaidenandNinja Gaiden II , the story begins with the snatch of Momiji by the Black Spider Ninja Clan , who intend to summon an ancient fiend call Ishtaros . The gameplay , which largely revolves around using the stylus and snarf the touch screen to jactitate Ryu ’s sword or parachuting , may put off some but it remains a solidNinja Gaidengame .

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (2009) - 83

By 2009 , Team Ninja had realized the formula for successfully vamp its previous titles and they show it with this PS3 exclusive . A porthole ofNinja Gaiden II , Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2features massive new chief for role player who want even more of a challenge from the already challenging subsequence .

The three new playable characters in the shape of Momiji , Ayane , and Rachel could all be used in the new on-line conjunct mode , whilst little tweak to the control made everything palpate a mo more polished . The purpose of reduced enemy spawns to keep performance up was criticized but the game ’s prosperous review reverberate a importantly better experience .

Ninja Gaiden Sigma (2007) - 88

The only downside of the massive success of the innovative reimagination of theNinja Gaidenfranchise was the fact that the form of address were Xbox exclusives , so mass of fan were missing out on the playfulness . This was rectified in 2007 withNinja Gaiden Sigma , a revamped port ofNinja Gaidenfor the PlayStation 3 .

The PlayStation 3 has a ton of game with great replay valueandNinja Gaiden Sigmais no elision , featuring a unexampled mission manner that shifted the focus to nail objectives rather than build a story . The secret plan calculate significantly better than the originalNinja Gaidenand the extra content provide a nice incentive .

Ninja Gaiden (2004) - 91

The sea captain ninja Ryu Hayabusa may have first appear in 1988 and dominated the 1990s , but his return in the form of the first 3DNinja Gaidentitle took the series to a new layer . The thespian involve ascendence of Ryu on a single - minded retaliation commission to add down the Holy Emperor .

One of the best - looking games on the Xbox , Ninja Gaidenintroduced the macrocosm to a new brand of violent hack - and - slash ninja combat in huge levels full of tough opposition . Although the game has aged pretty nigh 20 years on from its release , the Universal Acclaim it won on Metacritic goes to show just how near the game was for the time .

Ninja Gaiden Black (2005) - 94

The authoritative version ofNinja GaidenuntilSigma , Ninja Gaiden Blackwas a make over version of the game that included the bestow element from the two Hurricane Pack expansion . With fresh enemies , novel difficulty levels , additional costume , and a new Arcade Mode , Ninja Gaiden Blackmanaged to feel very fresh .

An additional 50 military mission are also include in the secret plan ’s stain fresh Mission Mode and the camera is better from the original , giving fan almost everything they were ask for . With all of these improvements , Ninja Gaiden Blackcrafted the quintessential ninja political hack - and - virgule experience .

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