Basic Guide and Tips to Start Your Adventure in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

The path of the Ninja is difficult and with these tips you can get an idea of how to travel it.

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There are names that were forged decades ago and have earned a place of honor since their release. Today, I’m talking about one of the most iconic games that saw the light during the era of the Nintendo NES.

I’m referring to Ninja Gaiden, which had several releases in its 2D version, leaving a mark. This is how it returns to its origins with a new delivery in two dimensions, preserving what made the saga great, without neglecting the respect for its 3D versions, which enjoy great popularity.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has arrived and we take our first steps

This sequel, in my opinion, has many notable elements if we compare it to the originals. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a big difference since the last 2D game in the series was released. That’s why I bring you this basic guide that will surely be useful to you.

Difficulty and accessibility of the game (spoiler alert)

Remember that there will be spoilers, so it’s better to be warned. That said, I can assure you that the game starts in a friendly way and, as we progress, its level of demand increases, so it can be challenging for beginner players.

However, you have the option to activate the assisted mode, which warns you that your experience will change if you use it. This mode allows you to adjust parameters that facilitate progress, such as:

• Reducing damage to zero and becoming invincible
• Adjusting the game speed to make it more paused
• Modifying the loading time of special attacks in your favor

All this allows you to adapt the game to your taste, in case you prefer to focus on the experience without frustrations. Still, I recommend not modifying these options unless it’s strictly necessary.

You can also customize the text style, choosing between a retro typography or a more stylized and modern one. Both options look great and are details worth exploring.

Two characters, double the fun

In this adventure, you’ll only have two characters: Kenji and Kumori. Most of the time, you’ll control Kenji, who fights with a sword. Kumori, on the other hand, throws kunai. Both share abilities like the simple jump, which can be enhanced if you press the attack button over an enemy in the air, activating a guillotine impulse that prolongs the time in the air. This movement can be repeated as many times as the environment allows.

Additionally, at a certain point in the game, both characters merge into one, combining their abilities. You’ll be able to alternate between sword or kunai attacks and, once a special indicator is charged, execute a devastating attack, especially useful against final bosses.

Weapons and upgrades

The game doesn’t have a large arsenal, but it does have an upgrade system based on talismans, which grant active and passive abilities. These are equipped in Kenji or Kumori’s set and are divided into two categories: advantages or challenges. Some examples are:

Talismans that give us advantages:

• Completely fill life at each checkpoint
• Increase damage when you have low health
• There are many more, it’s up to you to discover them

Talismans that add difficulty:

• When you die, you return to the beginning of the level instead of the last checkpoint
• Receive more damage from each enemy hit
• And many more hidden ones

This system allows you to personalize your experience in each game, varying the style of play according to the talismans you choose to equip.

Secrets, replayability, and more difficulty

Each level is full of secrets. There are false walls that you can break to discover hidden objects, so you’ll have to be very observant. Some passages won’t be evident at first glance, but they hide valuable rewards like skulls and beetles that will be of great help.

At the end of each level, you’ll get a score that you can improve by replaying the levels. Getting a better result will help you unlock achievements and makes Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound highly replayable. There are also platforming sections that require great precision to avoid failure.

And if you thought everything was simple, after completing the campaign, the extreme difficulty is unlocked, where you’ll feel the true challenge. Only then will you know if you’re a worthy successor to Ryu Hayabusa. Everything the game offers is designed to put you to the test and make you enjoy every minute as if it were the first.

To conclude, the return of Ninja Gaiden to 2D with Ragebound is wild and action-packed. Each experience will be unique, and that’s where the true charm of the title lies. Don’t waste time and dive into this spectacular adventure!