With the recent announcement of *Ninja Gaiden 4* at this week's Xbox Showcase and the addition of *Ninja Gaiden 2 Black* to Game Pass, IGN's action game expert, Mitchell Saltzman, takes a moment to reflect on why, even after two decades, *Ninja Gaiden Black* remains unrivaled. This classic game has set a benchmark in the action genre that subsequent titles have struggled to surpass.
Ninja Gaiden Black: The Ultimate Pure Action Game
by Nicholas
Apr 13,2025
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