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Alright, let’s talk Ninja Gaiden 4, shall we? I’m diving into the first three chapters with Yuji Nakao, the director, hanging out in my brain a bit. Picture this: Tokyo is dark, I’m zipping past enemies, slicing before anyone knows what hit them. Kind of intense, right? Reminds me of trying to focus with all the chaos going on around me. Ninja Gaiden isn’t just a game—it’s like becoming part ninja yourself. Like, you’re half a second away from actually believing you could wield a sword or something.
So, the game was shown off at Developer Direct, and since then, it’s been popping up everywhere on Xbox Wire. You’ve got Yakumo, this new guy, running around near-future Tokyo. And there’s this Bloodraven Form thing that’s pretty wild. Oh, and Ryu Hayabusa makes his grand return. Fans have been waiting for that, haven’t they?
Played through it a bit, and there’s this insane flow—makes you feel like you’re running on instinct instead of just smashing buttons. It’s like your brain goes on auto-pilot and suddenly you’re doing these crazy combos you didn’t even think were possible. Seems like they’ve crafted it that way. I sat down with Yuji Nakao to dig into the details. The battle system, the world, Yakumo and Ryu—all those juicy details. They got this laser-focused, fierce concept going on, driving everything.
Anyway—wait, no—back to the game. The first three chapters draw you right in, pulling you into this crazy ninja zone. You’re swinging swords before you even think about it. It’s supposed to be this heart-pounding intro for the rest of the game. They’ve added rail action too? Didn’t see that coming. It’s exciting, keeps you on your toes.
Yakumo’s climbing from the deep underground of Tokyo towards some sky city. Everything’s transformed—Tokyo’s now eerie, strange with these Daemons ruling it. It’s madness! And not in a bad way. You’ll find yourself wrapped up in Yakumo’s story of becoming a master ninja.
Each chapter is packed with these small, intense experiences. Chapter 1’s just pure thrills, Samurai-style. By Chapter 3, you’re facing down bosses that show just how much the series has evolved. And let me tell you, the rail action makes it feel like you’re in this constant dizzying spin. One minute you’re on a rail, next you’re dodging skyscraper debris. Like, who thought of that?
The D.D.O. Commander and Kitsune Courtesan bosses? Total opposites. First one’s rigid and structured, while the Kitsune Courtesan is chaos incarnate—suddenly attackers, whoosh! Her moves are unnervingly unpredictable. Kinda like my workday. But I digress…
Discover new weapons too, like the Yatosen—built for real in-your-face battles. You’re using rapiers, spinning drills, the works! Instant weapon switching mid-combo? Game changer. Keeps things fresh, lets you mess around with different styles whenever you want. You’ll find yourself replaying chapters just to mix things up.
Ninja Gaiden’s action system is vast. You pick up skills gradually, always tweaking and adapting. The whole game’s built around this idea of experimentation. Perfect Combat Skills, like timed guards? Those are intense and rewarding. Ryu Hayabusa’s got his Gleam Form now. When he’s not being a regular warrior, he’s this insane ninja blur.
Switch between Yakumo and Ryu, but mainly, you’ll be locked into whoever the story wants you to be at the moment—both offer unique gameplays though. Chapter Challenge lets you experiment with both on any stage. Fun, right?
I’ll leave it with this: Ninja Gaiden 4 revives the series in thrilling ways, offering challenges for veterans and excitement for newcomers. Tricks and twists, danger lurking every turn—what’s not to love?
Pre-order if you’re keen—and feel the ninja force in all its chaotic glory.
