Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound for Nintendo Switch brings the classic side-scrolling action of the original Tecmo games with modern combat depth from the team behind Blasphemous. Play as Kenji Mozu, a young ninja defending Hayabusa Village from a demon invasion while Ryu Hayabusa is away. The game offers pick-up-and-play gameplay that demands skill and rewards mastery.
Here's a fresh take on the Ninja Gaiden series blending classic side-scrolling action with modern depth and intensity. Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, from the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, combines the beloved gameplay of the original Tecmo classics with thrilling combat from the modern 3D entries. You play Kenji Mozu, a young ninja from Hayabusa Village defending his home when demons invade while Ryu Hayabusa is in America. Forced into desperate circumstances, Kenji allies with the sinister Black Spider Clan, combining souls and skills to push back the Demon Lord's army and protect the world.
The gameplay nails that old-school feeling with modern precision, keeping the pick-up-and-play action that made the originals so addictive whilst introducing fresh layers of depth and strategy. It's rated 16 due to intense combat and dark themes, and works perfectly on both standard Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or discovering Ninja Gaiden for the first time, this delivers fast-paced side-scrolling action that demands skill and rewards mastery. Game card included, releasing 12 September 2025.
