NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Slices onto Consoles and PC TODAY– A Retro Revival with Pixel-Perfect Precision
The classic ninja franchise returns with a vengeance – and a launch discount!
The katana is sharpened, the demons are swarming, and the spirit of Ryu Hayabusa lives on, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound has officially launched today across consoles and PC, marking a bold new chapter in the storied ninja saga. Published by Dotemu and developed by Blasphemous creators The Game Kitchen, this slick 2D side-scrolling action-platformer slices into the legacy of the iconic series with intense combat, pixel art flair, and a new generation of heroes.
Available now digitally on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Ragebound debuts at $24.99, with a 10% launch discount until August 7. Physical releases for Switch and PS5 are also incoming on September 12 in Europe and North America.
👉 Watch the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/va0pPZjGdUI
👉 Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound
🐉 A Legacy Reforged in Blood and Pixels
Set years after the original NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy, Ragebound weaves a fresh tale of vengeance and uneasy alliances. Players take control of Kenji Mozu, a young ninja of the Hayabusa Clan, alongside Kumori, a deadly kunoichi from the rival Black Spider Clan. As a demonic gate tears the veil between worlds, these unlikely allies must battle through cursed realms, face monstrous bosses, and confront their clans' haunted pasts.
“A modern evolution of the series’ side-scrolling, pixel-perfect battles.”
⚔️ Gameplay Highlights
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Classic Combat, Modern Twist: True to its roots, Ragebound features tight, technical combat where timing and agility are everything. Expect platforming challenges, precision swordplay, and stylish combos that reward skillful play.
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Boss Battles with Bite: Towering demons and twisted abominations stand in your way, each with unique patterns, weaknesses, and brutal attacks.
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Secrets & Upgrades: Hidden collectibles, bonus missions, and skill upgrades offer ninja-worthy depth for completionists and speedrunners alike.
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Pixel-Perfect Visuals: The vibrant 2D pixel art, lush animations, and detailed environments honor the retro classics while delivering modern polish.
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A Legendary Soundtrack: Featuring NES-era veterans Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Niita, and Kaori Nakabai, led by Blasphemous composer Sergio de Prado, the audio design brings back that unmistakable Ninja Gaiden intensity.
🎮 A New Era for Ninja Gaiden Fans
With Dotemu’s proven track record (TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and The Game Kitchen’s mastery of atmospheric action (Blasphemous), NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is more than a revival, it’s a celebration of everything fans loved about the originals, enhanced for a new era of gamers.
If you're hungry for a challenge, a sucker for pixel art, or just want to ninja-flip your way through waves of demons with a friend in tow, this one is worth a look.
Stay sharp, warriors.
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📍 Dotemu Official Site
🐦 @Dotemu | @TheGameKitchen
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