Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass

The launch of “Ninja Gaiden 2 Black” follows hot on the heels of the unveiling of “Ninja Gaiden 4” during Xbox’s Developer_Direct, and it’s a direct consequence of player feedback. This move comes after the release of the “Ninja Gaiden Master Collection” in 2021, where players expressed a preference other than the “Sigma” version of NG2. In essence, they weren’t interested in the Sigma version of Ninja Gaiden 2.

DOOM: The Dark Ages May Release Date Confirmed With New Trailer

Similar to DOOM 2016 and DOOM Eternal, you can expect to annihilate swarms of demons using powerful firearms and heavy melee weapons such as the spiked mace and iron flail in a diverse array of large-scale sandbox environments. The upcoming DOOM will solely offer a single-player experience, enabling id to emphasize the Slayer’s backstory through a more cinematic narrative featuring cutscenes instead of codex pages.

Experience Medieval Mayhem in DOOM: The Dark Ages – Preview

In the latest installment of DOOM, game director Hugo Martin coins the phrase “DOOM: The Dark Ages” as its central theme – a battle cry of “stand and fight”. Unlike in DOOM 2016 where players were likened to fighter jets, this time, the Slayer is an unyielding iron tank. Armed with a powerful arsenal of guns and medieval melee weapons, the character becomes a relentless force that moves around with a protective shield, similar to web-slinging. This new DOOM appears to be at its purest form, and id Software acknowledges it as a return to their classic style, offering an optimized and user-friendly control system. Martin emphasizes that players should focus on battling enemies rather than struggling with the controls, as the shield is conveniently mapped to a single button, eliminating any confusion or need for controller adjustments during gameplay.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Coming to Xbox in Collaboration Between Team Ninja and PlatinumGames

In this latest installment, Ryu Hayabusa makes his comeback, yet he’s joined by a fresh character named Yakumo, an adept young ninja who possesses similar skills as Hayabusa, including the renowned Obliteration and Ultimate moves. Platinum Games characterizes the game as a harmonious fusion of the classic and the contemporary, promising fans a sense of familiarity.