⚔️ NINJA GAIDEN: RAGEBOUND — Retro Revival Hits July 31, 2025

By Slick Voltage — June 30, 2025 - LostNachos.com

Get ready to slash-and-shred, retro warriors — the killer ninjas are back. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a brand-new 2D side-scrolling hack‑and‑slash spinoff by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu, is launching July 31, 2025, across multiple platforms including Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This one’s bringing old-school intensity with modern fury.

🔥 Revival of the Ninja Legacy

Remember the 1988 classic? Ragebound aims to channel that same brutal spirit—but with today’s polish. Kenji Mozu, an aspiring ninja, leads the charge against demonic hordes threatening his village. What sets this apart:

• Fast-paced katana combat with seamless acrobatics

• A Ki-based shard system that fuels special moves

• “Demon Dimension” portal puzzles and timed platforming sections

• A separate playable chunk from inside the demons’ realm as Kumori, offering alternate gameplay rhythm.

  
  

⚙️ Why It Matters for 2025

• It’s part of Team Ninja’s Year of the Ninja: a campaign embracing retro-style releases

• Retro-meets-modern could revive side-scrolling action—and become the go-to for tough-as-nails platform fans 

• Multi-platform release (including Switch) means a wide reach across handheld and console bases

  
  

🧠 The Early Buzz

• IGN called it “serious old‑school fare with modern flair”

• PC Gamer praised the renewed focus on “knife‑fast combat and puzzle flow”

• Editors note it plays with high stakes rather than nostalgia—expect punishing difficulty alongside modern design.

  
  

🔝 Final Take — Could This Be the Side‑Scroller of the Year?

If you're craving brutal gameplay that demands mastery and timing, Ragebound is shaping up to be your July obsession. Whether you're on Switch or PC, this revival could grab the retro throne—and crush it.

By Slick Voltage — June 30, 2025 - LostNachos.com

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