Is Reviving Ninja Gaiden Xbox’s BOLDEST Move Yet?

Описание: Ninja Gaiden is finally back — and Ninja Gaiden 4 might just be the most brutal, stylish, and chaotic ninja game of the generation. In this full-length Critical Arcade podcast episode, Nick & Dave dive deep into Team Ninja and PlatinumGames’ epic comeback to see if this legendary action-adventure hack-and-slash still holds up on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

⚔️ In this video we cover:
• Full Ninja Gaiden 4 gameplay review & impressions
• Deep-dive into the story, characters, and lore
• How PlatinumGames changed Team Ninja’s combat formula
• Comparison to Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
• Stunning cyberpunk visuals and next-gen performance breakdown
• Boss fights, combat mechanics, and weapon upgrades explained
• Why Ninja Gaiden 4 might be the best hack-and-slash of 2025

00:00:00 – Cold open / “Best hack-and-slash?”
00:03:53 – Intro + franchise history reveal
00:07:35 – Team Ninja, PlatinumGames & series legacy
00:10:51 – Why Platinum collaboration matters
00:14:11 – Why Ninja Gaiden still works (nostalgia)
00:18:18 – Narrative: “vessel for gameplay” idea
00:21:49 – Story critique: serviceable, not deep
00:25:18 – Visuals: cyberpunk Tokyo & presentation
00:29:06 – Sayori & character highlights
00:32:48 – Jiggle physics / outfit commentary
00:36:12 – The shark boss fight (disco in a sewer)
00:39:50 – Visual flourishes & finishers (red/black/white pop)
00:42:34 – Traversal & “ninja flippy” wall runs
00:45:40 – Combat systems: weapons & Blood Raven forms
00:48:52 – Classic moves: Izuna drop & flying spoilers
00:52:29 – Side content: ghost gates & challenge rooms
00:55:48 – Performance notes: frame drops & porting theory
00:59:29 – Length, difficulty & target audience (who this is for)
01:02:42 – Final thoughts on price/value & score context
01:06:14 – Wrap / final grade (C+) + outro tease (Outer Worlds 2)00:00:00 – Cold open / “Best hack-and-slash?”
00:03:53 – Intro + franchise history reveal
00:07:35 – Team Ninja, PlatinumGames & series legacy
00:10:51 – Why Platinum collaboration matters
00:14:11 – Why Ninja Gaiden still works (nostalgia)
00:18:18 – Narrative: “vessel for gameplay” idea
00:21:49 – Story critique: serviceable, not deep
00:25:18 – Visuals: cyberpunk Tokyo & presentation
00:29:06 – Sayori & character highlights
00:32:48 – Jiggle physics / outfit commentary
00:36:12 – The shark boss fight (disco in a sewer)
00:39:50 – Visual flourishes & finishers (red/black/white pop)
00:42:34 – Traversal & “ninja flippy” wall runs
00:45:40 – Combat systems: weapons & Blood Raven forms
00:48:52 – Classic moves: Izuna drop & flying spoilers
00:52:29 – Side content: ghost gates & challenge rooms
00:55:48 – Performance notes: frame drops & porting theory
00:59:29 – Length, difficulty & target audience (who this is for)
01:02:42 – Final thoughts on price/value & score context
01:06:14 – Wrap / final grade (C+) + outro tease (Outer Worlds 2)

💥 Expect fast-paced ninja combat, insane boss design, over-the-top gore, and classic difficulty that’ll test every gamer.

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