NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Third-person ninja action with fast combat and difficult enemies

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Released Jun 9, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 2,964
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 12 in 30 days
Playing now: 21; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 4 years ago; Aug 15, 2022

What is NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]?

This is a third-person, single-player hack-and-slash game set in a westernized Japan with spirit-world motifs. You play Ryu Hayabusa, a young ninja of the Hayabusa school, fighting enemies across stages with ninja techniques.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast, demanding fights against relentless enemies
+you like learning weapons and strategies for hard bosses

Not for you if...

−you prefer a forgiving combat challenge
−you want multiplayer rather than solo action
−you dislike platforming sections between fights

What players say

82% of 2,964 reviews are positive · 91% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the demanding combat, varied weapons, and satisfaction of finding strategies for tough bosses. Common complaints include the camera, awkward controls, and limited PC display settings.

Screenshots and trailer

NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 4130 or over
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 VRAM 4GB or over, AMD R7 370 VRAM 4GB or over
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Resolution & Frame rate: 1920 x 1080, 60fps　This game does not support playing by using a Direct input device.

OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 or over, AMD Ryzen5 1400 or over
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB or over, AMD RX 580 VRAM 8GB or over
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Resolution & Frame rate: 3840 x 2160, 60fps　This game does not support playing by using a Direct input device.