Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is easily one of the best 2D action games ever and possibly the best 2D title in the series to date. The gameplay constantly challenges the player's precision and provides all the necessary mechanics for seamless fighting and jumping if skilled enough. The Game Kitchen not only respected the 2D Ninja Gaiden format they elevated it to a new level.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound combines difficulty, accessibility, and a dynamic between protagonists that make for a robust and exciting experience. A perfect homage to the classic legacy.

Así que sin mucho más para agregar, The Game Kitchen sigue demostrando un talento excepcional y realmente se han superado con esta nueva entrega de Ninja Gaiden. El gameplay, los gráficos, la música, todo es impoluto y elegante hasta el más mínimo detalle, de modo que si son fan de la trilogía original de Ninja Gaiden o simplemente están buscando un juego de acción y plataformas 2D con controles precisos y un montón de contenido, Ragebound es una de las apuestas más sólidas de este 2025.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is hands-down one of the most enjoyable 2D action games I've played in recent years. It flawlessly merges the classic NES experience with modern refinements, perfectly preserving the spirit of both old and new Ninja Gaiden titles.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a triumphant return to form for the series, delivering tight 2D action-platforming, masterful level design, and thrilling boss battles, all underscored by stylish pixel art and an energetic soundtrack. Though brief in runtime, its challenge, polish, and replayability make it an experience that every action platforming fan should play.

The team behind Blasphemous has done it again! Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound offers plenty of ninja fun for players of all skill levels to enjoy.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a perfect addition to the series. It looks and sounds amazing, and with accessibility options it feels more fair. It's great!

Fazia uns 11 anos que não aparecia um Ninja Gaiden novo, e 16 anos que não aparecia um Ninja Gaiden legitimamente bom. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound é um ótimo recomeço da franquia. O jogo resgata o que fazia seus antecessores especiais, mas traz coisas únicas para mesa e se sustenta por si só. Saí plenamente satisfeito com o jogo e com um gostinho de quero mais.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a pure action machine that puts every reflex and nerve to the test, but once its challenges are mastered, the player becomes a true ninja unlike any other. If you’re into brutal combat and old-school gameplay, Ragebound is a perfect shuriken shot straight to the bullseye.

In conclusione, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound è un side-scroller eccezionale e appagante che non annoia mai, offrendo combattimenti emozionanti ambientati in un mondo straordinariamente curato. I comandi sono fluidi e reattivi e il combattimento mantiene costante il senso di adrenalina, mentre la storia e i personaggi vi conquisteranno fin da subito, così come la pixel art e gli ambienti colorati e dettagliati, che contribuiscono a fare di Ragebound una delle perle dell’anno

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a gritty return that stays true to the spirit of the saga, with gameplay that tests the player’s reflexes and precision. Although the story is fairly simple and having to complete a level in one go can be a bit frustrating, the game makes up for it with meticulously crafted pixel art, smooth animations, and a soundtrack that cleverly blends metal with traditional Japanese sounds.

The Game Kitchen lo ha vuelto a hacer, ha cocinado un tremendísimo juego y tanto Dotemu como Koei Tecmo han confiado en la gente correcta. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound nos ofrece una experiencia de juego excelente, con justamente los elementos que la franquicia Ninja Gaiden más destaca: desafío (para todos) y jugabilidad rápida. Tiene su historia, decente para lo que requieren estos juegos, buenos personajes, es una buena modernización del género, se pueden adaptar controles y ajustar la dificultad, buenos niveles, jefes desafiantes y especialmente tiene un alto valor rejugable. Es que es un título que funcionaría incluso si no apelase a la franquicia Ninja Gaiden, aunque esto siempre suma puntos. Ya sabéis que cuando algo me encanta, al final me quedo con pocas palabras, así que simplemente deciros que lo compréis y lo disfrutéis tanto como he hecho yo.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound est un triomphe avec un style rétro. Il prend le meilleur de l’héritage 8-bit, le sublime avec une direction artistique cohérente qui rappelle le style de Tribute Games, une bande-son immersive et, surtout, un gameplay chirurgical. La combinaison entre esthétique old-school et mécaniques modernes est parfaitement maîtrisée et l’ensemble respire la passion et la précision.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an exciting and satisfying side-scroller that never gets dull, and offers amazing combat set in a gorgeous world.

Ragebound is tough to complete and even harder to master, but it’s hardest to put down. It’s demanding with little frustration, engaging with few lulls, and ultimately, a reminder that while Ryu’s modern-day adventures can be great, there’s still Ki to be found in Ninja Gaiden’s original dimensions.

Whether you’re here for the tight mechanics, the sharp pixel art, or the emotional pull of a cursed ninja buddy-cop duo, Ragebound delivers. It’s the most I’ve enjoyed a Ninja Gaiden game in years, and serves as a reminder of why this series still matters.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an adrenaline-pumping action platformer with killer pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. Levels are challenging -- especially in hard mode -- and bosses are not to be underestimated. Stages feel dynamic and always have something new to offer, so I was hooked from start to finish.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound no solo honra el legado de la franquicia en su variante más clásica, sino que demuestra que aún hay espacio para reinventarla sin traicionar su esencia. Es un regreso inesperado, sí, pero también uno que nos deja con ganas de más. Ojalá este solo sea el principio de una nueva etapa para la saga en 2D.

A fast, challenging, and rewarding Ninja Gaiden revival with precise combat, clever mechanics, memorable bosses, and strong replay value.

Ragebound can be a hell of a ride, and on these terms it has been one of my favorite games of the year.

The Game Kitchen apunta a lo más alto con un videojuego redondo. Una apuesta por la acción de la saga bidimensional de Ninja Gaiden que no deja atrás aspectos de los juegos más recientes, tratada con el conocimiento de un estudio que domina a la perfección lo bidimensional tras los dos Blasphemous. Intenso, visualmente impecable, con una banda sonora muy destacable y pensado para disfrutarlo durante horas (aunque no lo parezca a simple vista), Ninja Gaiden Ragebound es lo mejor que he jugado en 2D desde Dead Cells, y eso es mucho decir. El modo difícil es un regalo para los que busquen ese puntito hardcore de hace décadas, actualizado a la sensibilidad de hoy.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es una carta de amor a la saga original de acción 2D de Ryu Hayabusa. The Game Kitchen ha demostrado su buen hacer creando un título prácticamente perfecto. Combinando maravillosamente bien lo retro con lo nuevo, el estudio sevillano nos ofrece una experiencia desafiante, pero no frustrante. Gracias a un control exquisito y a varias novedades en la jugabilidad, el título es más accesible para todos. No obstante, aquellos jugadores que quieran exprimirlo al máximo encontrarán en Ragebound un reto a la altura de los más grandes shinobis de la vieja escuela.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound é, sem dúvida, um jogo que cativa e entrega. Com uma jogabilidade de alta qualidade e homenagens bem-vindas aos fãs da série, a experiência se torna fenomenal do começo ao fim. Por tudo isso, ele se consolida como um dos títulos mais fortes de seu gênero. 

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es un sentido homenaje a la saga Ninja Gaiden que, pese a llegar cargado de novedades y aportar un plus de profundidad, logra mantener todo el regusto clásico.

Short length aside, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is one of the most enjoyable games of the year. It’s a great retro revival with two protagonists I hope return and if Ninja Gaiden 4 is anywhere near this good, the franchise may be firing on all cylinders again.

2D Ninja Gaiden is back, and it’s easily the best it’s ever been. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a statement of love for what feels like the whole series, made by people who’ve clearly loved it for a long time. Gameplay feels smooth, impactful, and fast-paced while also keeping to the high skill ceiling that’s always defined it. I can see myself playing it for a long time simply because I’ve yet to get the coveted S++ Ranks on all stages, and it’s always fun enough that the grind itself is enjoyable. Combine this with a silky smooth aesthetic and one of my favorite soundtracks of 2025, and you’ve got a game that I am confident is the best platformer of the year

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is not just an attempt to revive an old name, but rather an experience that blends the spirit of the past with a fresh new soul. It delivers a fun and smooth dose of action while staying true to the original identity of the series, enhanced with modern touches in both design and presentation. If you're a fan of the genre or looking for a 2D action game with a classic feel and beautiful visuals, you'll find an experience here that's well worth your time.

If you're wondering whether 2025 is the year of the ninja, Ragebound leads us to say yes. The Game Kitchen has put its expertise into a series that was in dire need of renewal, at least in 2D. The new features add a little something extra without distorting what we already knew. The combat is wonderful, as is the soundtrack. And the price is more than reasonable for an approximate playtime of 8 hours. In short, we're more than satisfied and can't wait to see what Ninja Gaiden 4 has in store for us.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a love letter to the platform games of the 90s, and at the same time, it also feels fresh. I don’t know how they did it, but this game is a masterpiece of the genre, and it stays true to the Ninja Gaiden universe. The level design is spectacular, and they did an amazing job at maintaining a high level of detail throughout the entire experience.

"A modern tribute to Ninja Gaiden" Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound revitalizes the spirit of the legendary series with a modern take that combines homage to the originals with innovative innovation. With its well-crafted gameplay, stunning graphics, and exceptional music, it stands as one of the best action-platformers of its generation, even with some limitations in its rating system and character development.

It looks beautiful, it's got the right amount of challenge in it, and it plays smoothly. What more could you ask from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound? As a standalone title, or to tied over until the next main game comes along, you'll certainly have a flipping good time.

"No rage quitters detected!"

Koei Tecmo se ha propuesto resucitar a lo grande a esta legendaria saga y tras el notable Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Ragebound es la confirmación de que va por el buen camino y que la decisión de apostar por una entrega 2D desarrollada por los creadores de Blasphemous ha sido la mejor posible. Si Ninja Gaiden 4, previsto para octubre, está a la altura de las circunstancias y mantiene el nivel que hemos visto en esta producción, os podemos asegurar 2025 va a ser un año que dificilmente olvidaremos. No os lo penséis y dadle una oportunidad.

I don’t think it’s even a hyperbole or a controversy to state that Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the best 2D Ninja Gaiden ever made. With the exception of the occasionally tough roadblock in the shape of a challenging boss battle, as well as very occasionally cheap custscenes, this is just fantastic. It’s a lot more balanced, more polished, more enjoyable than any of its side-scrolling predecessors. And the best part about it all, it’s not even the last Ninja Gaiden we’re getting this year.

Es tentador pensar en este Ragebound como en una suerte de aperitivo previo al regreso «de verdad» de Ninja Gaiden, pero sería un error quedarse ahí: estamos ante uno de los grandes juegos del año, uno con argumentos de sobra para convencer de por qué merece la pena enfrentarse a los desafíos casi cómicamente exigentes de una serie que mantiene, a pesar de todo, el magnetismo desde sus orígenes a finales de los 80. Si Ninja Gaiden 4 es mejor que Ragebound, puede que estemos ante el comienzo de la Década del Ninja.

As a midpoint in the Year of the Ninja, the Spanish studio delivers a great experience that all Ninja Gaiden fans should experience, and I imagine that more than one person will have Ragebound in mind when it's time to choose the best games of this year.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an absolute blast through-and-through. The visual style is top-notch, the gameplay is tight and exciting, and the game is perfectly paced with plenty to do for those who wish to push themselves. Outside of a couple of minor bugs, this is one of the sharpest games of the year, and worth playing whether you’ve got any experience with the Ninja Gaiden series or not.

En resumen, quiero deciros que este Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound demuestra que es totalmente posible revitalizar y traer a nuestros días una franquicia clásica sin traicionar sus raices, adaptándola de manera brillante a los conceptos actuales. Está claro que The Game Kitchen no ha intentado simplemente rehacer lo que ya funcionaba, sino que lo ha reinterpretado con su propio enfoque, fusionándolo con las sólidas bases y la experiencia que han adquirido a través de otros juegos. Y es que ha logrado crear un título intenso, frenético y realmente divertido, que captura la esencia del ninja moderno a través de espadazos, saltos y toda clase de movimientos ninjas.

After many years of waiting, we have a fantastic new game. Who would have thought a 2D entry in this legendary series could be so polished? It offers smooth and enjoyable gameplay, two playable characters at once, distinctive animations, and a captivating story from start to finish. It’s undoubtedly a welcome return to the roots of one of the most anticipated games.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a focused 2D action title from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu. Tight swordplay and the guillotine jump form the core of combat, while Kumori’s pact adds ranged moves and a screen-clearing Ragebound attack. Boss fights demand full use of your kit, and altars let Kumori run timed platform trials that test timing. Collectibles such as skulls and scarabs feed a talisman shop and a rank system that rewards replay. Pixel art and a rock-cinematic soundtrack back the action, and cutscenes are polished. With its solid run time, the game offers an exceptional mix of challenge and accessibility.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the 2D series into the modern age with respect. A diverse range of levels constantly introduces fresh ideas to stave off repetition, and the focus on satisfying momentum-based gameplay that rewards mastering of abilities is the perfect match for ninja hack and slash platforming. Speedrun goals, collectibles and unlockable harder stages mean this is a game that will keep being returned to long after the main quest is over.

Es un juego imprescindible en el catálogo de Xbox, una joya que demuestra que pasado y presente pueden converger para brindarnos una experiencia fresca y única. Es rápido, letal y, sin duda, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es un paso firme y digno de una saga que lo merece todo.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound réussit son pari : faire revivre l’esprit des jeux originaux tout en offrant une expérience moderne, exigeante et nerveuse. La difficulté ne plaira pas à tout le monde, mais ceux qui aiment souffrir pour vaincre seront comblés. The Game Kitchen nous démontre une nouvelle fois sa maestria dans le genre action platformer 2D. 

The Game Kitchen delights us once again with an excellent 2D action title featuring stunning pixel graphics and great music. Although it's short, it offers a great level of challenge and even more difficult activities for those who want to demonstrate their mastery of the ninja arts. Its story leaves much to be desired, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the best games of 2025.

In short, 'Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound' is the Ninja Gaiden for the SNES we never got. It plays beautifully, keeps the action moving fast, and keeps the adrenaline flowing freely. This is a fantastic return to a franchise, and the year of the ninja isn't over yet, because the answer is always more ninjas.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound est une lettre d’amour à l’ancienne génération, à une époque où chaque coup reçu nous rappelait que l’erreur ne pardonne pas. Mais derrière sa brutalité assumée, il y a une science du rythme, une maîtrise de la précision, et surtout une direction artistique éblouissante qui en font bien plus qu’un simple retour nostalgique. Avec ses mécaniques nerveuses, son gameplay asymétrique ingénieux, ses animations au cordeau et une bande-son rock qui sent bon les années 80 retravaillées à la sauce contemporaine, Ragebound réussit le pari d’un équilibre entre hommage et proposition neuve. Certes, sa durée de vie peut sembler courte en ligne droite, mais elle cache une richesse de contenus, de secrets et de fins alternatives qui prolongent l’expérience pour celles et ceux qui oseront tout explorer. Plus qu’un jeu d’action rétro : un manifeste taillé au katana.

En conclusion, cette production réussit l’exploit de moderniser une légende tout en respectant ses racines. Plus qu’un hommage, c’est une vraie renaissance. Le pixel art, d’une brutalité magnifique, sublime chaque affrontement, et le gameplay précis remet au goût du jour cette exigence qui fait la force de la licence. Avec son duo de protagonistes, ses mécaniques bien pensées et son univers revisité avec respect et audace, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound taille dans le vif et nous embarque dans une aventure aussi palpitante que punitive. Une ode sanglante aux amoureux de défis et de style.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a new classic in the series, appealing to retro lovers and new players alike thanks to its fast-paced and addictive gameplay.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a near pitch-perfect interpretation of Ninja Gaiden's long-dormant 2D roots. The Game Kitchen has taken its pedigree in the space and crafted a blisteringly satisfying side-scrolling action game that feels at home in any console generation.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound est un jeu en side-scrolling difficile, mais tellement agréable. Les niveaux sont nerveux et très fidèles à la franchise. Et l’histoire est très intéressante, avec deux nouveaux personnages qui se complètent parfaitement. Certes, le jeu peut paraître un peu trop difficile par moments. Mais c’est aussi ce côté hardcore qui fait tout le charme de cette aventure. Un très beau spin-off en 2D qui nous donne envie de relancer les différents jeux de la franchise.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound embraces its essence and delivers a quality experience beyond expectations, with extremely well-crafted pixel art and a heavy, nostalgic soundtrack. The game captures the essence of the NINJA GAIDEN series for a new generation. Ragebound is simple in its premise and reminds us that, ultimately, video games are about having fun.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a slick and satisfying return to the series’ 2D roots, capturing everything that made the classics so beloved while layering in just enough modern flair to keep things fresh. Its blend of fluid combat, clever dual-character mechanics, inventive stage variety, and additional challenges make for an experience that’ll certainly keep players coming back for more. Whether you’re a long-time fan or completely new to the series, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a thrilling reminder that Ninja Gaiden still knows how to deliver razor‑sharp action across both a 3D AND 2D plane.

An outstanding game that goes back to the series roots

En definitiva, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound es un título que vuelve a lo arcade por todo lo alto, dando mucha más importancia a lo jugable que a lo narrativo, porque algunos títulos requieren exactamente eso. Y este es uno de ellos.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the series back to its 2D roots with tight controls, sharp level design, and satisfying challenge. The dual-character system, Guillotine Boost, and Hypercharge mechanics add variety without overcomplicating things. Combat and platforming feel smooth and skill-based, with modern touches that respect the NES originals. The campaign is short but focused, and extra modes offer reasons to replay. If you grew up on the classics, this one hits the right notes without feeling stuck in the past.

Sometimes, the best scenario lines up for the best possible outcome. I already had some reasonable expectations going in with this game because of what it is and who’s behind it. But it’s always a satisfying thing to see when your expectations are met in the way you expect. I do have my nitpicks, but this isn’t a game I would look over in favor of others. The Game Kitchen shows once again that they’re a very skilled studio, and their efforts in handling a franchise like this is a testament to their own skillset.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a perfect entry in the series that makes for a great entry point and a standout experience in its own right. Smooth controls, fantastic level design and some perfectly judged boss battles make for one of the best 2D action-platformers you’ll find. With the extra layer of replaying levels for better ranks and the unlockable hard mode for the bravest ninjas, Ragebound provides plenty of enjoyment and challenge for those who want it, while also being approachable for newcomers.

That Ragebound's story runs concurrently to the events of the first Ninja Gaiden is fitting, as Ragebound is the best the series has felt in 2D since that iconic 1989 classic, and it's more than deserving of being talked about in the same breath as one of the greatest action-platformers of all time.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is my action game of the year. It’s an incredibly polished and tightly designed 2D game with the right amount of challenge, combat depth, and enemy variety. Kenji and Kumori are a fun duo to follow, and The Game Kitchen has done a fantastic job honoring the original trilogy while introducing plenty of new ideas. It’s a gorgeous game to look at, with some of the best animation work on the market. With plenty of replay value, it’ll be a while before you put Ragebound down.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is one of those games you finish and it feels like it’s gone by in the blink of an eye. While there can be some frustration in difficulty spikes, by and large it feels like a perfectly-paced experience that manages to find that sweet spot: not too short, but not too long. But nearly every minute of its six-ish hours is sublime.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a pitch-perfect revival of the NES classics. It captures the same fun run-and-slash feel of the original games while modernizing enough to be exciting to play, whether you're a returning fan or a newcomer. The fantastic soundtrack and excellent graphics elevate it and make the entire package shine. The closest thing I can come to as a complaint is the somewhat low difficulty level, and that is more in comparison to the franchise as a whole rather than this game being too easy. If you're a fan of action-platformers or a Ninja Gaiden fan in general, you'll find a ton to love in Ragebound.

Paying homage to the classics while simultaneously serving as a breath of fresh air, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound masterfully builds on the side-scrolling format of the older titles while adding its own twists.

Ninja Garden: Ragebound is the perfect return to the franchise’s 2D roots. Each area, encounter, and boss fight is meticulously crafted to challenge players while letting them fully embrace the fantasy of being a ninja.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a complete 2D package that brings in a whole lot of new ideas into retro game design. Demanding platforming is my ‘souls-like’ of choice, and the Ninja Gaiden franchise has always provided that feel. Here, it’s even more evident and works to near perfection in my mind.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound revisits the franchise classic formula without relying on nostalgia, instead embracing highly enjoyable gameplay mechanics and compelling characters to carve out its own identity within the Hayabusa clan saga.

Often times when there is a mashup in the gaming sector, the outcome can be less than predictable. Thankfully, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is exactly what you would expect if you gave the iconic Ninja Gaiden IP to The Game Kitchen, who have put themselves on the map with their incredible work on the Blasphemous series. Ninja Gaiden Ragebound has all the necessities that anyone could ask for. Gorgeous pixel art, extremely precise gameplay, a soundtrack and story that are highly evocative of the 90’s, and disturbingly fantastic, rage inducing bosses.  

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the best 2D platformer of the year and one of the greatest Ninja Gaiden titles out there. While it isn't the longest, it is highly replayable and packed with depth.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound offers some of the best 2D combat and movement I've ever experienced in an action platformer. Almost every level is designed to maximize your abilities in combat and platforming, and test your reflexes in all the best ways. There are perhaps a few too many auto-scroll levels for my liking, and I wish the bosses were a little more varied; however, these are minor issues in an overall fantastic package. Ninja Gaiden is back.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait decades to see the series follow up on it. I genuinely loved every single level. The team at The Game Kitchen does a fantastic job of continuing to build upon established mechanics while also finding new ways to twist them and entirely new twists to throw at players through the game’s four acts. Any fan of action games needs to check this one out.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is, without a doubt, a fantastic game that modernizes the original formula without losing the soul of what the original games were. Dotemu is quickly becoming the go-to publisher for this kind of retro-modern fusion. If you are a veteran of the NES games, or you’re coming into this one fresh, you’ll be well served by what the game brings to the table.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is one the best 2D action game throwbacks that's long overdue, given the last Ninja Gaiden game was back in 2014, a 3D action title, and utter dogs***. It's beautiful, plays great and has spot-on controls, it's accommodating yet challenging, has a Hard mode that will test your mettle; there's a lot to love for old-school ninja fans out there. In short, the whole 2D pixel-savvy action-heavy package that utterly delights. Even with some odd bugs here and there, Sega's ninja efforts may have their work cut out for them thanks to this pseudo-indie effort.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an incredibly engaging game, offering excellent gameplay elements. It sports great references that series fans will appreciate, and an overall phenomenal experience, making it one of the best games of its genre.

Para fãs nostálgicos ou novos jogadores, Ragebound é uma experiência inesquecível. E se este for mesmo o início de uma nova trilogia 2D, então estamos diante de uma nova era dourada para Ninja Gaiden.

For fans of Black, Sigma, or even the NES originals, this is the closest we’ve gotten to the true spirit of Ninja Gaiden in over a decade.

Despite its short duration, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an explosive 2D action journey that perfectly balances nostalgia and modern experience.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is one of the most visually impressive, mechanically solid and competent retro-re-styled platformers I’ve ever played. It not only nails the tone and authenticity of the classic Ninja Gaiden games, as well as maintains the style set in the modern games, it encapsulates the feeling of a classic 80s platformer and successfully modernises it in a way that anyone can and will find a way to enjoy it. With gorgeous pixel art, a banging soundtrack and a strong variety of gameplay with some epic boss battles, Ragebound is a truly remarkable return to the franchise to its roots and a delightful challenge that keeps you entertained throughout. Sensational!

At the start of Ninja Gaiden (1989), two men stood in a field under a full moon. This being a game on the Nintendo Entertainment System, with its bou...

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound looks and sounds incredible, and the fast but thoughtful combat is so satisfying it's hard to put down.

It’s easily one of the best games in the series, and Ninja Gaiden 4 (as well as Shinobi: Art of Vengeance) is going to have a hell of a challenge surpassing it.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings a stylish new entry to the classic franchise owned by Koei Tecmo.

The Game Kitchen demuestra su cariño por la era dorada de la acción de 16 bits con un juego irresistible, dotado de un diseño y ritmo fabulosos.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound logra algo extraordinariamente difícil: honrar completamente un legado clásico mientras crea algo que se siente completamente contemporáneo. The Game Kitchen ha demostrado que su experiencia con Blasphemous se traduce perfectamente a franquicias establecidas, creando una experiencia que satisface tanto a puristas como a nuevos fans.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound é uma excelente pedida. O game oferece desafios interessantes, homenagens dignas e uma gameplay frenética e divertidíssima. Com grandes personagens, ótima trilha sonora e uma história digna da série, o game é um grande capítulo para a franquia, que parece estar retornando com força total.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound no es un juego perfecto. Quiere que sientas que cada salto tiene el peso que debe, que cada animación está pensada, que cada broma entra en el momento justo. Es un homenaje, sí, pero también es un recordatorio: el pixel-art no es una moda pasajera, es un lenguaje que bien usado tiene toda su escena. Y, como todo buen lenguaje, se adapta, crece y sigue diciendo cosas nuevas.
Cuando lo terminas, lo que te queda no es sólo la satisfacción de vencer a un jefe final o de memorizar un patrón de ataque. Te queda la sensación de haber tocado una forma de hacer videojuegos que ya respiramos cada vez menos. Que no necesita triple A para ser grande. Que no necesita mundo abierto para ser libre ni ser un souls-like para ser adictivo.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a love letter to 2D action platform games, fusing arcade heritage with modern solutions and a kick-ass mise-en-scene. Short but dense, the game manages to impress with inspired design gimmicks, fiery direction and two protagonists perfectly integrated into the gameplay. The challenge is not brutal at first, but those who want to go further will find bread (and katanas) for their teeth. A return in style for a legendary saga - and a damn promising taster in anticipation of the real Ninja Gaiden.

Furious combat and fiendish difficulty collide in this challenging yet satisfying revival.

The Game Kitchen has honored the saga in the best possible way by combining the action of recent titles with the graphics of its predecessors. The Spanish studio proves that great intellectual properties are in good hands in our country. Precise controls, superb audiovisual finish, and accessible yet challenging gameplay. Your screens will become a frenetic spectacle as you ravage the varied scenarios filled with colorful enemies in a game that is enjoyable from start to finish, without having to be a prodigy at the controls.

Ninja Guiden: Ragebound is a spinoff from the famous Ninja Guiden Games. The game is 2D and completely in Pixel Art Style. You can expect a challenge that is accessible to everyone. The game plays nicely and is very entertaining as long as it lasts.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a fantastic 2D title that honors the franchise's legacy. The game could easily be considered the fourth installment in the classic saga, blending the fast-paced, challenging gameplay of the originals with the frenetic, master-friendly action of the 3D titles. Combining the best of both worlds, the title is excellent and highly recommended for those seeking a high-quality ninja experience.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is yet another success for the creators of Blasphemous. The Game Kitchen and the Dotemu label have formed a deadly alliance, giving life to a spin-off of the legendary action saga, drawing on its most classic features and enriching it with modern, frenetic, and exciting ideas. A proudly arcade-style experience that, in keeping with tradition, requires a certain amount of manual skill to enjoy every nuance of the gameplay. Its longevity is not exactly thrilling, and some design choices may not be to everyone's liking, but for action lovers, there is no doubt about it. Even without Ryu Hayabusa, this ninja knows how to be lethal.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is built on respect ' respect for the legacy of the series and respect in how it modernizes a nearly 40-year-old concept. While it might seem like just another pixel-art action platformer at first glance, this is a well-crafted game that delivers a great experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. There are minor design flaws, but the engaging and fun gameplay easily overshadows them.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is great. I don't know how they got the controls so tight, but it's magic. Bonus points for tying up a story for a game I still loathe to this day. And more Kumori please.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound proves that going back to basics can be an excellent choice, especially when done right. With its finely tuned mechanics, replayable level structure, and fluid gameplay, the game delivers an exciting platforming experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Players are constantly rewarded for execution as the game sticks to a tried and true formula that feels perfected. Despite some minor nitpicks regarding difficulty spikes and game length, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is another feather in the cap of an already successful series. As a new mainline installment looms on the horizon, this entry is an exceptional way to bide the time.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the best thing to happen to Ninja Gaiden since Itagaki. The Game Kitchen understood the assignment and delivered a slick action game worthy of its namesake. Now we wait for the return of Ryu Hayabusa!

No esperes un juego que invente la pólvora, pero sí puedes esperarte un NINJA GAIDEN. Tendrás una gran cantidad de enemigos, mapas y movimientos complicados que harán que termines en el vacío y por supuesto, luchas contra jefes que te pondrán los pelos de punta. Todo lo que puedes esperar de esta clásica saga, también llega de la mano de NINJA GAIDEN Ragebound, un NINJA GAIDEN con todas las letras.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is very exciting and addictive with its fast-paced action and challenging gameplay. I really missed a fun action game with a cool retro pixel-art style like this.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an exceptional experience in its own right. Smooth controls, fantastic level design and perfectly balanced boss battles make it one of the best 2D action platformers you'll find. The title offers plenty of fun and challenges for those who want them, while remaining accessible to newcomers.

A brilliant return to its roots for the most iconic ninja saga in gaming.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound è un'avventura bidimensionale vivace, variegata e capace di onorare la tradizione della trilogia originale senza diventare ripetitiva. Avremmo gradito qualche contenuto in più, ma la breve durata non deve spaventarvi, perché in essa c'è un videogioco dalla cura eccezionale, una danza da ninja che funziona così bene da rendere ogni istante un piacere puro. Se solletica anche solo un pizzico della vostra curiosità, non lasciatevelo sfuggire.

Ragebound shows a great deal of respect to Ninja Gaiden’s legacy while being unafraid to try out some new ideas. It looks great, sounds great, and plays great. I just wish it respected the player on the same level as its predecessors, as its low difficulty and high player dictation is somewhat offputting for a longtime fan like myself.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a solid revival of the series in a 2D style, featuring fast-paced combat, well-placed platforming challenges, and high-level pixel art visuals. The dynamic between Kenji and Kumori adds variety to the gameplay with both close-range and ranged attacks, strategic use of Overload, and alternate stages in the demon realm. Despite some repetitive moments and sections where mechanics feel forced, the game maintains a steady pace and offers pleasant surprises throughout the campaign. With customization options, extra challenges, and a good balance between action and exploration, Ragebound provides a memorable and accessible experience that respects and revitalizes the franchise's legacy.

Few games manage to capture the spirit of classic arcade titles this successfully. It’s a game worthy of the Ninja Gaiden name, both in beauty and in challenge.

If you're looking for an explosive, fun and challenging hack 'n' slash/platformer, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will not disappoint.

Franche réussite, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound parvient à moderniser la formule des anciens épisodes de la saga, en 2D, avec un gameplay beaucoup plus complexe. Tout en restant très accessible, le titre devrait parvenir à séduire les fans avec son gameplay agressif et très nerveux. La formule a beaucoup évolué depuis la NES avec un scénario solide, un gameplay enrichi et un lore beaucoup plus développé. Tout en conservant l’essence de la série, le studio est donc parvenu à brillamment moderniser la formule. Seule ombre au tableau, le tarif risque de paraître élevé pour “un petit jeu indépendant”. Mais croyez-nous sur parole, parmi les revivals, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound est de loin l’un des meilleurs.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a great modern interpretation of 2D ninja action and although it can range from tedious to frustrating at times, the core of the experience remains exciting, tight, and action-packed. 👺

Estamos ante un título que ofrece acción constante, y técnica a la hora de acabar con los enemigos, pero con un manejo sencillo, y fácil de entender. La combinación de habilidades de los personajes es todo un acierto, aunque algunos escenarios y enemigos se tornen repetitivos por su planteamiento. El estilo pixel art es sublime, donde la música sabe acompañar, su corta duración se compensa con su rejugabilidad para mejorar tiempos y notas.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a spinoff that revitalizes the series and the genre with its callback to its original side-scrolling gameplay. With well-crafted levels, dynamically engaging combat, and gorgeous pixel art, it uses the simplicity of the side-scrolling gameplay to its maximum potential. It has a few flaws here and there, like its short runtime and balance near the end, but is otherwise a great way to keep the hype for the series’ upcoming title.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is more than a tribute, it's a modernized take built on a sharp understanding of the original. It retains the series' signature challenge and slick combat while introducing fresh elements like dual protagonists, offering a new experience for both veterans and newcomers.

Anyone who is a fan of the series, especially the first games, or enjoys a simple, non-stop action game will not regret playing NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound.

The game has a higher skill ceiling than it would appear at first, so it can be easily recommended to both veterans of the original trilogy as well as newcomers to the series.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound es un juego de acción y plataformas clásico que sabe a lo que va. Y gracias a ese buen scope, logra un gran homenaje a los clásicos de esta saga con herramientas modernas y solidez en todos sus apartados.

The main story’s baseline difficulty is quite measured, but each stage offers optional challenges for you to complete—say, slay a certain number of spectral samurai, or avoid every pit of spikes along the way.

Acéré comme un katana et pointu comme un kunaï, Ninja Gaiden : Ragebound est une réjouissante boucherie qui parlera forcément aux amateurs d'action 16-bits à l'ancienne, quelque part entre l'agilité d'un Shinobi III et l'explosivité d'un Contra : Hard Corps. S'il est possible de le terminer à toute berzingue et d'en tirer un mauvais rapport durée-prix, le joueur avisé comprendra qu'il s'agit d'abord d'atteindre le meilleur score et de repousser ses limites, quitte à se faire du mal pour se faire du bien.

Overall, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is both a loving tribute and a fresh vision brimming with style and substance. It’s one of the best retro revivals of the generation: joyous, relentlessly fun, and bursting with creative confidence. Its only missteps are some shallow progression systems and a slightly softened edge to its difficulty.

The Game Kitchen, studio derrière les deux Blasphemous, réussit encore son pari. Avec Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, il nous propose un plongeon dans le passé, avec une belle mise en avant des vieux jeux d’action en 2D. Son jeu de ninja mise sur une boucle de gameplay efficace et diablement satisfaisante à jouer, afin de nous pousser à terminer des niveaux avec le meilleur score. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound assume par ailleurs pleinement son rendu rétro qui rend hommage à une saga née dans les années 80. Il finit de séduire avec son casting bien rempli d’ennemis et ses quelques secrets à dénicher. Il faut aimer le plaisir old-school mais, dans cette catégorie, le dernier bébé de The Game Kitchen brille particulièrement.

N’ayez pas peur de vous frotter à ce Ninja Gaiden imaginé par The Game Kitchen. Si le nom de la licence peut faire trembler, Ragebound a plus d’un talisman dans son sac pour que tous les joueurs y trouvent du plaisir, du jeune Genin courageux au Jônin invincible. Très plaisant à jouer, à la fois technique et fun, il est un pur plaisir arcade comme on n’en voit que rarement. Avec un petit peu plus d’inventivité dans son level design et certaines idées mieux exploitées, il aurait atteint le rang convoité de Maître Ninja. Ryu peut en tout cas être fier de Kenji, son poulain a très bien défendu la baraque en son absence.

Wer auf der Suche nach einer echten Herausforderung im Retrogewand ist, wird mit Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound fündig. Das 2D-Spiel atmet den Geist der Vorgänger, scheut sich aber nicht vor gut implementierten Modernisierungen.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound features 18 main stages and eight secret ops, or challenge levels, with the game taking around 9-10 hours to complete.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an incredible revival for a venerable series. Pitch-perfect controls, fantastic encounter design, and a tough-but-fair challenge elevate this well beyond a sea of other retro action games. If there's any room for complaint, it's that I simply want more - more levels, and more reasons to come back to them.

Ultimately, these complaints don't detract from the overall experience. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a thrilling revival that successfully channels the spirit of the classic series while also building upon it with some inspired new mechanics. It remains to be seen if the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 4 will likewise live up to the series' standards, but Koei Tecmo's Year of the Ninja is off to a good start.

You don’t have to be a series diehard to get something out of this one, though. With gorgeous visuals, engaging difficulty, and a “just one more go” loop that’s hard to resist, the resurrection of Ninja Gaiden is off to a very promising start.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the series back to its roots with incredible style. The core gameplay feels fantastic, with satisfying, fast-paced combat and platforming that'll put your skills to the test. With a wealth of challenges to meet and things to find, there's a real richness to each level that gives it plenty of replay value. The wonderful art style is the icing on the cake, and aside from one or two small nitpicks, fans should be very pleased with this throwback adventure.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a fun, action-packed homage to the classic series that blends retro charm with a few modern twists. While it doesn’t reinvent the formula, it delivers a solid experience that longtime fans will appreciate and newcomers can still enjoy; punishing difficulty, with a bit of cheapness and all.

There is a lot of heart, here, and I have to reward not only the effort and passion, but the totality of the amazing experience. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound takes a slight step away from the original trilogy, but it’s a stealthy ninja step in the perfect direction.

The Game Kitchen really cooked here, because this looks and feels like a classic Ninja Gaiden game, but with way more going on. The sublime controls and gorgeous pixel art will cement the notion that “Ninja Gaiden is back!” While I don’t love the levels themselves, the game’s combat is a vehicle that takes you from place to place that you won’t be bothered by it. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound takes the series back to its roots, even rivaling its modern 3D counterparts with ease.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings back the classic Ninja Gaiden gameplay in a modern way that I fell in love with. The gorgeous world and animations mix with the precise platforming and one-hit combat that I couldn't get enough of. Even with a short runtime, each level and boss fight felt distinct and enjoyable. Some of the dodging and climbing got in the way of my fights, and I didn't utilize upgrades much, but it was a ton of fun where quality over quantity goes a long way. On top of that, it's a gem to play on the Steam Deck. Just switching to 60 FPS fixes the minor issues I found at 90, and lowers the battery drain considerably. This is a perfect game to take on the go.

Ragebound is a relentless and challenging revival that ably channels the spirit of early Ninja Gaiden games.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the kind of game that makes you want improve. Chaining death with balletic grace feels so liberating that you don't want to be interrupted in your flow. The way it implements all of its mechanics, along with increasingly interesting, beautiful, and ever-taut stage design, is a treat, and a truly linear arcade-style DLC would be a blessing should one ever transpire. While some Talismans can be purchased to actually make the game harder, the base challenge will certainly test you. It's a real shame about that frame-rate judder, but in terms of seductive 2D Ninja action, it lands squarely on catlike feet. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, you have been challenged to a duel.

When you get into the flow, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is ruthlessly satisfying.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound offers a compact campaign, where visual diversity and intense dynamics are hidden behind apparent simplicity. The game itself is perceived as an almost flawless prologue to NINJA GAIDEN 4.

An exciting action platformer take on Ninja Gaiden that reminded me of the classic titles for the NES. Good difficulty and excellent accessibility options make it easy to reccommend.

A fun restatement of the Ninja Gaiden 2D formula, that is just complex enough to engage both new and old fans, while being surprisingly accessible in terms of its difficulty level.

A worthy successor to the classic NES trilogy.

I still almost always enjoyed the seven-ish hours it took to see the main game (and there’s plenty more if you dig into the ‘secret’ stuff). Blasphemous’ self-serious tone takes a welcome backseat for a silly ninja romp, and like a lot of people, The Game Kitchen turns out to be a lot of fun when they stop droning on about God. I’d love to see what they could do with a more ambitious sequel.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound proves to be not only an excellent 2D side-scrolling action-platformer with engaging gameplay and high-quality ‘90s-inspired visuals, but also a strong spin-off that fits neatly into Ryu Hayabusa’s saga. Greater variety and better difficulty balance could have elevated it further, yet it remains a highly recommended experience for fans of the series and the genre.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a little gem, ideal especially for the more nostalgic players, but it could also engage anyone looking for a retro-flavored challenge, complete with scores and rankings to climb at every stage.

Tengo la sensación de que The Game Kitchen se lo ha pasado increíblemente bien haciendo Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, tanto o más de lo bien que me lo he pasado yo jugándolo. Creo que es algo que ha traspasado la pantalla y nos ha acabo llegando a los mandos. Una IP tan conocida, ahora en manos de Koei Tecmo, que tiene en Ragebound un spin off que se encarga de publicar la mismísima Dotemu, casi siempre en gracia. Toda una serie de gigantes que se han dado la mano para traer una experiencia que parece homenajear a una época concreta, pero que brilla en todo momento por sí misma sin necesitar de herencias.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound does a great job in pretty much all the necessary aspects and delivers not only a worthy successor to Ryu Hayabusa's legendary NES trilogy, but also one of the best 2D games in recent years for fans of action [games]. It's, thus, a shame that the Nintendo version is below expectations; taking into account its general qualities, Kenji's and Kumori's fun adventure deserved better than the performance issues on Big N's two consoles. As a result, in its current state, there are better ways to save the world than becoming a ninja on Switch.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has one of the most heart-pounding soundtracks we've heard in a long time. It's a mix of old-school synth melodies and modern metal fusion. Imagine if Castlevania and Nier: Automata had a baby with a Yamaha synth and an electric guitar. Every song fits its level perfectly, pushing you forward with a fast tempo and strong emotions.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound bringt den Spielspaß der alten 2D Ninja Gaiden-Spiele zurück auf den Bildschirm. Flottes, flüssiges Gameplay, hervorragende Pixel Art Grafiken und Animationen, coole Bosse – das macht Spaß und tröstet über ein wenig repetitives Gameplay hinweg. Mehrere Checkpoints pro Level, unendliche Versuche, ein Abspeichern bereits geschaffter Abschnitte und eine straffe Steuerung machen das Spiel auch für weniger geschickte Spieler zugänglich. Fans klassischer old school 2D Hack and Slash Spiele können bedenkenlos zugreifen.

Nell'adattare la formula soulslike che ne aveva fatto le fortune con i due Blasphemous, i ragazzi di The Game Kitchen hanno dimostrato di aver compreso appieno cosa significa sviluppare un Ninja Gaiden in 2D: il loro Ragebound è un videogioco che va goduto a mille all'ora, alternando senza soluzione di continuità gli attacchi con cui fendere le orde nemiche ai salti precisi richiesti da un platforming esigente. L'ottimo abbrivio degli atti iniziali si perde purtroppo in una ripetitività causata dalla mancanza di variazioni, mentre le poche missioni disponibili affidano la longevità del titolo alla voglia del singolo giocatore di ottenere i gradi di valutazione più alti in ogni missione. Come il gameplay anche il level design smette di sorprendere molto presto, rientrando all'interno dei leitmotiv arcinoti al genere senza adattarsi quasi mai ai differenti scenari messi in mostra da un comparto artistico comunque ispirato, il quale sfoggia una grafica in 2D al passo con i tempi oltre a una colonna sonora decisamente azzeccata alla natura frenetica del gameplay.

With some strong visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a title that has a lot going for it despite some very glaring shortcomings. A lack of combat depth, and even the ability to attack upward or downward, could have really elevated this to be a top-tier experience. While the dynamic between the two protagonists is extremely fun, it is unfortunately overshadowed by Kumori being incredibly sidelined. Ragebound is fun, even great at times, but it lacks the depth needed for replayability, as you’ll see everything the game offers far too early.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound does exactly what it aims to do. It isn’t trying to be a large, 25-hour, big-budget experience. You’ll get a solid 4 to 5 hours of fun combat and platforming the first time through. It’s full of gore, has a decent story, and the graphical splendor on offer, if you’re into pixels, makes it that much easier to recommend if the $40 price tag doesn’t turn you off..

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a little uneven at times, particularly in the second half of the game, but it's still an enjoyable side-scroller.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound elevates the Ninja Gaiden tradition rather than merely honoring it. It demonstrates that traditional methods can still be effective, particularly when honed using contemporary game design tools.

Ich gebe zu, ich habe etwas gebraucht, um mit dem Spiel warm zu werden. Der Grafikstil ist gewöhnungsbedürftig. Die Kämpfe können nervig sein. Aber ich hatte trotzdem Spaß mit dem Spiel. Spätestens beim ersten großen Bosskampf habe ich mich ertappt, wie ich fieberhaft nach einem Weg gesucht habe, ihn zu schlagen. Und der Rest des Büros hatte großen Spaß, dabei zuzusehen. Ich glaube, das Spiel ist mein neues Guilty Pleasure.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound è un'efficace rivisitazione di un genere che ormai è sempre meno rappresentato. The Game Kitchen ha trovato un compromesso ideale tra l'immediatezza di un tempo e la complessità che ci si aspetta dai videogiochi moderni, ideando un hack'n'slash frenetico e articolato che ruota tutto intorno a una semplice soluzione di gameplay. Un esperimento che non è riuscito alla perfezione: il gioco alterna passaggi semplicissimi e più frustranti, ma mai davvero impegnativi, ed esaurisce le sorprese nel giro di pochi minuti, finendo per diventare troppo prevedibile, seppur maledettamente divertente.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a genuinely challenging action game with lovely visuals and rewarding fast-paced gameplay. It feels a bit rough in places, though, and often borders on being simply too chaotic for its own good. Assist options mean that anyone can see the journey through to its end, but better balancing or difficulty levels would have been preferred.

Dotemu and The Game Kitchen deliver a solid homage to the roots of classic action-platformers with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - sharp as ever in gameplay, nostalgic to the core, but lacking the surprise and staying power to truly stand out in this triumphant year of the ninja.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound é um retorno competente às origens 2D da franquia, com visual em pixel art caprichado, trilha sonora retrô e uma jogabilidade desafiadora que deve agradar aos fãs dos clássicos de NES. Apesar de apresentar boas ideias, o jogo carece de variedade e personalidade suficiente para se destacar como um grande marco moderno da série. Funciona bem como homenagem ao passado da franquia e deve ter grande apelo entre jogadores nostálgicos e speedrunners.

Der Verzicht auf die dritte Dimension tut Ninja Gaiden also insofern gut, als dass die Serie damit auf gelungene Art an ihre Herkunft erinnert. Denn Ragebound ist ein erfreulich schwungvoller Action-Plattformer mit anständigen Herausforderungen, bei denen Frust aber weitgehend ausbleibt. Trotz einer ständigen Entwicklung in Bezug im Leveldesign ist es allerdings auch recht gleichförmig und lässt für meinen Geschmack vor allem Erkundungsreize missen, die ich in der frühen Version von Shinobi: Art of Vengeance gerade erst zu schätzen gelernt habe. Zumal dort auch die Action um einiges abwechslungsreicher und vielschichtiger inszeniert wird. Im Kleinen stört das nicht! Denn Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound macht seine Sache in allen zentralen Punkten richtig gut – wer mit dieser Art Abenteuer etwas anfangen kann, wird sich damit wohlfühlen. Nur zu den großen Spielen seiner Art zählt es auf keinen Fall.

The Game Kitchen se ha marcado un juegazo que no solo está a la altura de la franquicia que representa, si no que aporta mecánicas novedosas y grandes ideas a esta. El juego sabe combinar perfectamente el espíritu de los arcades clásicos en los que podíamos pasarnos toda la tarde embobados gracias a su acción frenética, con un torrente de ideas frescas que hacen que el jugador no tenga nunca la sensación de jugar a un juego «retro». Todo ello embuelto en un magnífico pixel-art, y una sobresaliente dirección artística general, que nos hace retroceder a nuestra infancia y recuperar aquellas sensaciones mágicas de los primeros videojuegos de 16bits. No se me ocurre mejor cumplido que este.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound sabe a retro, pero es un juego fresco hecho por gente que no tiene miedo a proponer algo nuevo. El resultado es una experiencia rápida, precisa y exigente, que funciona como un reloj suizo y que no busca reinventar nada, sino recordar por qué nos gusta jugar: por la acción bien medida, por los controles precisos y por esa satisfacción que solo llega cuando todo encaja.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es un juego con un toque de aire fresco para la saga y para sus desarrolladores. Han sabido replicar la esencia de Ninja Gaiden y aportar su visión más moderna pero coherente con lo que se espera de un beat ‘em up. Además, aunque la próxima entrega de la saga principal será en los próximos meses, este juego nos permite introducirnos en la saga e indagar más en las vidas de los protagonistas a lo largo de los juegos previos.. 

Em suma, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound é uma obra que respeita o passado, mas caminha com firmeza rumo ao futuro. Desenvolvido por The Game Kitchen, o jogo entrega uma experiência intensa, visualmente encantadora e com mecânicas bem ajustadas. Ainda que peque na profundidade narrativa e na duração, sua jogabilidade e trilha sonora o tornam uma adição marcante à série. Se você é fã de ação precisa, plataformas desafiadoras e quer reviver o espírito ninja em sua forma mais estilizada, Ragebound é imperdível.

Lo de que The Game Kitchen esté detrás de este Ninja Gaiden no solo se nota en su genial gameplay. El juego impresiona a primera vista con un impecable pixelart con aire noventero, así como su cañera banda sonora, haciendo que la experiencia completa sea una auténtica pasada. En conjunto, Ragebound se posiciona como uno de los mejores juegos de acción 2D que recordamos. Su escasa duración es quizás el único Pero que le podemos poner… Aún así, el verdadero reto del juego no es solo completarlo, si no conseguir las mejores puntuaciones en todas las fases. Y es ahí mismo donde la duración del juego puede alargarse increíblemente, ya que convertirse en un verdadero ninja supondrá horas de práctica y repetición.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es, me repito, uno de los mejores juegos hechos en España. Un título con una calidad, un cuidado y un resultado de lo más notorio que he jugado en mucho tiempo, recordando que, con esfuerzo, tiempo y dedicación, se pueden hacer grandes cosas con “poco”. Y con poco me refiero, a un estudio típico de una superproducción. 

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound no solo recupera una saga legendaria; la reinterpreta con respeto, técnica y corazón. Es, por méritos propios, uno de los grandes títulos de este 2025: un juego de acción y plataformas divertido, frenético y con un apartado artístico que impresiona. Y además, tiene ninjas; algo que siempre suma puntos.

Y todo esto sin entrar en su exquisito pixel art o su impetuosa banda sonora; en última instancia, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es, simple y llanamente, un título incontestable. Desde su respeto por la saga a la que pertenece hasta el oficio que demuestra en todos sus apartados, resulta harto complicado encontrar un sólo aspecto en el que flaquee de forma reseñable. Divertido, ágil, variado y exigente, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound ha puesto el listón tan, pero tan alto, que todos aquellos que vengan detrás lo van a tener realmente complicado en el género de la acción en 2D.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound es justo lo que te imaginas, es una reimaginación de un corre y corta clásico, muy arcade, muy bien hecho y muy pensado para que lo exprimas a tope mejorando tus marcas. No lo necesitaba, pero está bien escrito y sus jefes finales son geniales. Tiene secretos, retos alternativos y un pixel art muy chulo. El único problema que le puedo poner es que si no tienes interés en aprender para superar luego tus marcas, no te gustará tanto que repita muchas veces las mismas situaciones, o que el efecto sorpresa se le pase a las pocas horas justo por esto; pero vaya, que es muy divertido y un trabajo estupendo.

Por primera vez en mucho tiempo me encontré con un juego que me hizo arder los ojos y doler los pulgares. Justamente lo mismo que me pasaba cuando era un niño y solo existía el juego, el control y yo. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound sabe combinar lo clásico con lo moderno y traer en 2025 el espíritu de una saga cuyo génesis se remonta a los años ’80. La velocidad y vertiginosidad que imprime la jugabilidad, enfatizada por una banda sonora maravillosa, es una clara invitación a saltar y repartir espadazos, como así también a disfrutar de una historia original. Es uno de esos juegos que se siente como correr por un oasis. Un título donde todo se siente perfecto y, cuando no lo estoy jugando, quisiera estarlo.

The Game Kitchen nous offre un jeu de grande qualité, avec des mécaniques de jeu bien calibrées et satisfaisantes. Des phases de jeu variées qui trompent l’ennui, et des combats de boss vraiment cool qui nous poussent à donner le meilleur de nous-mêmes. Tout ceci, accompagné d’un pixel art incroyable et d’une bande originale de qualité. Le titre offre aussi une grande rejouabilité, notamment avec l’aspect scoring qui nous occupera de nombreuses heures dans cet action-platformer qui rentre aisément dans la short-list des jeux de l’année.

La voie du ninja est semée d’embûches, mais la mission est accomplie avec succès par l’alliance entre le clan The Game Kitchen et les ninjas de Dotemu. Le défi de ramener la licence depuis les années 1980/1990 en modernisant l’expérience s’est achevé sans le moindre accroc. L’amour du titre transpire, le gameplay repensé fait des merveilles et le pixel art est de qualité. Pour tous les fans d’expérience rétro, nous lui accordons le rang S.

Ma questi difetti non intaccano il valore complessivo dell’opera. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound è un gioco che sa esattamente cosa vuole essere. Parla a un pubblico preciso: quello che ama la sfida, l’intensità, l’azione raffinata. È un gioco fatto con amore, ma anche con una visione chiara. Non si limita a omaggiare il passato: lo raccoglie, lo rielabora e lo rilancia. Un titolo che ha il coraggio di reinventare una leggenda, e che merita di essere ricordato come il punto di svolta per una saga che sembrava destinata all’oblio.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound captures virtually everything that made 2D action games of yesteryear awesome while ironing out all the rough edges synonymous with that era of gaming. It looks spectacular, controls like a dream, and boasts levels that are worth experiencing over and over again. It does end too soon for its own good, and its short runtime may throw some people off. Aside from that, however, the developers at The Game Kitchen have proven themselves to be masters of their retro-inspired craft with this one. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a worthy successor to its NES predecessors, without a boomerang bird in sight.