How Ninja Gaiden’s Razer Sharp Gameplay Still Influences Games Today - IGN Rewind

From Ninja Gaiden’s earliest 2D entries, to Ryu's critically acclaimed foray into 3D, the Ninja Gaiden series has hacked and slashed its way to the top of the hyper-violent, AKA fun, action games genre. While countless ninja games have been released since the NES original, what is it that makes the Ninja Gaiden series still relevant after nearly 40 years?In this episode of IGN Rewind, we’re going to take a look back on how this series found its core game design DNA, thanks to its early use of cinematics, narrative-driven gameplay, and innovation in difficult but rewarding challenges. This is the story of how Ninja Gaiden has kept its blade sharp and remains one of the most influential action series of all time. Written and produced by Nick Maillet