Once a storied and respected franchise, Ninja Gaiden‘s reputation cratered with 2012’s Ninja Gaiden 3, followed by an even worse Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z. For nearly 12 years the series remained dormant, until an explosion of games, including Ninja Gaiden 4, put the franchise back on the map.
Ninja Gaiden 4 Review: A Triumphant Return for the Franchise