Richard Bailey Jr. of The Koalition writes: NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound made headlines when it was announced during The Game Awards 2024. Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu with Koei Tecmo’s license, this single-player 2D hack-and-slash side-scrolling action game looked incredible and poised to be a key highlight of the summer.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "2025 was a banner year for platformers, particularly action-platformers. Donkey Kong Bananza thrilled fans with its clever traversal and deforming mechanics; Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound elevated nostalgic NES ideas with modern designs and controls; The Rogue Prince of Persia blended 2D parkour with story-driven progression; and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance made a splash thanks to its deep combat framework and fluid movement."
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MonsterVine: "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound revives the franchise's 2D legacy with tight combat, sharp visuals, and a strong new duo of heroes. Minor bugs can't stop this action-packed ride."
I’ll definitely add this to my collection.