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Ninja Gaiden Black: The Ultimate Pure Action Game

by Thomas Jul 18,2025

With *Ninja Gaiden 4* officially announced during this week’s Xbox Showcase and *Ninja Gaiden 2 Black* now accessible via Game Pass, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the legacy of the franchise. IGN's action game specialist, Mitchell Saltzman, dives into the reasons why *Ninja Gaiden Black*—even two decades after its release—remains unmatched in terms of intensity, challenge, and pure gameplay excellence. Its razor-sharp combat, punishing difficulty, and deep mechanics continue to set the standard for action games today. While newer entries and remastered collections bring the series back into the spotlight, nothing quite captures the essence of what makes a true ninja warrior like *Ninja Gaiden Black*.

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