Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection

Team Ninja

Rank: #6 / 14
Released: 2021
Studio: Team Ninja
Genre: action-adventure game, hack and slash

At a glance

NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection brings together three action titles: NINJA GAIDEN Σ, NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 and NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge. The collection centers on fast-paced battles and lets players choose among Ryu Hayabusa and four other characters: Ayane, Rachel, Momiji and Kasumi. Tag teams and character swapping are available in battles, though playable characters and scenes differ by title. Previously released game modes and DLC costumes are included. It is a single-player collection with adjustable difficulty, controller support for DualShock and DualSense, Steam Achievements, custom volume controls and camera comfort options. The listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S. Some content is absent: certain modes from NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge are not included, and online multiplayer is unavailable for specified modes in the collection. The store notes that the product is not sold individually outside the collection or its Deluxe Edition.

Who it is for

It suits players who want three Ninja Gaiden action games in one collection and value character choice, costume options and adjustable difficulty. Players seeking online play should note the stated mode limitations.

What is good

Includes three Ninja Gaiden titles.
Five playable characters are named.
Previously released modes and DLC costumes are included.
Adjustable difficulty is listed.
DualShock and DualSense controller support is listed.

What to know first

Some Ninja Gaiden 3 modes are excluded.
Online multiplayer is unavailable for specified modes.
Not available for individual purchase.

Verdict

The collection packages three games with multiple playable characters, costumes and adjustable difficulty. Its listed multiplayer exceptions and omitted modes are worth checking before choosing it.