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2025 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 24.99 €

A fast 2D ninja action platformer with precise sword combat, dodging and parrying across tight, linear stages. The pixel art is moody and the challenge is demanding but fair.

What defines Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Lavish presentation

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