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NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

What works
  • Challenging and rewarding combat
  • Classic ninja fantasy atmosphere
  • Good value with three games included
  • Responsive controls and fluid movement
  • Strong replayability with difficulty modes and challenges
Things to keep in mind
  • Camera issues and clunky platforming
  • Barebones port with missing features
  • Some unfair difficulty spikes and rng elements
  • No keyboard/mouse support, controller required
  • Rachel character segments disliked by many

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

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  • Bubsy Two-Fur

Hidden Gems

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If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

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  • Fantasy

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  • Escapism

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NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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    "The game is challenging and requires skill mastery, precise timing, and learning enemy patterns to progress."

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  • Competition

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    "Some competition exists via leaderboards and speedrunning, but core gameplay is mostly single-player and self-paced."

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  • Continuation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a ninja fantasy world, escaping real life through roleplay and exploration."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic enjoyment and challenge rather than obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different weapons, movement techniques, and strategies to overcome challenges."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy elements with ninjas, demons, supernatural powers, and exaggerated combat moves."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills and knowledge to overcome difficult challenges and master mechanics."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Violence

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    "Combat involves limb removal, brutal attacks, and gore, emphasizing violent gameplay."

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    "Players must manage health, resources, and avoid death in difficult encounters."

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