NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Fast third-person ninja action focused on weapon-based melee combat

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

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 80% of 1,980
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 12; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 5 years ago; Jul 12, 2021

What is NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]?

A single-player action game in which you control ninja Ryu Hayabusa and fight through stages with melee weapons and ranged attacks. It is included in the Master Collection and is not sold separately.

For you if...

+you like fast melee fights and learning weapon combos
+you want a combat-heavy game with selectable difficulty

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploration and backtracking over frequent fights
−you want to play Tag Missions online with others

What players say

80% of 1,980 reviews are positive

Players praise the fast combat, but many criticize this version’s reduced enemy counts, tougher enemies, and less gore compared with the original. Many recommend a mod that brings it closer to the original, while some report crashes or freezes.

Screenshots and trailer

NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [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.