LavitzSlambert
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I keep forgetting to play the demo.
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It's literally one of the most impressive games ever made. People act like Final Fantasy was the start of cinematic games, but this is more cinematic than the SNES FF games. The music is better than the Uematsu NES music too. And it's a sick action game. Peak NES.
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Here's my review (10/10) and a video with all boss fights: https://www.pcmrace.com/2025/07/30/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-review-pc/
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - Mastering 2D Action Platforming
Dive into our in-depth review of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a spectacular 2D action-platformer by The Game Kitchen, featuring innovative gameplay, gripping boss fights, and outstanding replayability.
noisypixel.net
10/10 from Noisy Pixel as well.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - A Retro Revelation - Game Informer
Across its 12-hour runtime, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound seamlessly blends gorgeous pixel art, inventive level design, and sublime gameplay to create one of the best retro throwbacks I've ever played.
gameinformer.com
9.5 from Game Informer
Looks like it's MC 87
digoutyoursoul
Member
Love it when retro throwbacks are done well, hope Terminator 2D will be the same
CrimsonTide
Member
$25? count me in
Little Mac
Member
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - Mastering 2D Action Platforming
Dive into our in-depth review of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a spectacular 2D action-platformer by The Game Kitchen, featuring innovative gameplay, gripping boss fights, and outstanding replayability.
10/10 from Noisy Pixel as well.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - A Retro Revelation - Game Informer
Across its 12-hour runtime, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound seamlessly blends gorgeous pixel art, inventive level design, and sublime gameplay to create one of the best retro throwbacks I've ever played.
9.5 from Game Informer
Looks like it's MC 87
Little Mac
Member
9/10
Giallo Corsa
Member
You have got to be fucking kidding me !
How the HELL does a pixel art game only run at 30fps on hardware like the S2 I'll never understand...
Thanks Hyde, you just saved me 25 Eurdollars, PS5 version it is then...
Punished Miku
Gaslighter Pro: 16.7 Fireflops
There probably is no Switch 2 version, just Switch 1. I would expect they'll patch it eventually.
Kacho
Gold Member
Yep. That's an easy pass. I just assumed it would be 60fps.
SpiceRacz
Member
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - Mastering 2D Action Platforming
Dive into our in-depth review of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a spectacular 2D action-platformer by The Game Kitchen, featuring innovative gameplay, gripping boss fights, and outstanding replayability.
10/10 from Noisy Pixel as well.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - A Retro Revelation - Game Informer
Across its 12-hour runtime, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound seamlessly blends gorgeous pixel art, inventive level design, and sublime gameplay to create one of the best retro throwbacks I've ever played.
9.5 from Game Informer
Looks like it's MC 87
Guess we shouldn't be surprised. Game Kitchen are masters with 2D stuff. I was pretty lukewarm on the demo though.
Mr Hyde
Gold Member
It's for the Switch 1 version. NGR doesn't have a native S2 port yet. When asked about it Dotemu gave some obtuse bullshit answer about S2 "benefitting from the new hardware". They also said NGR is going to get extensive post launch support so they might update the game to S2. You can read full article here.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
The game will "benefit" from the Switch 2 specs, though
www.nintendolife.com
splattered
Member
Hell yeah definitely buying this one, awesome that it's reviewing well!
simpatico
Member
It's amazing tbh. I expected a cheap cash in. It plays just like you (optimistically) remember the NES version.
Fake
Member
Wait, what?
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Pass on Switch.
Physical PS5 it is.
Physical PS5 it is.
Little Mac
Member
GVG: 9.5/10
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digdug2
Member
I read that it's not really a Metroidvania. It's more linear and has stages... but you can go back to previous levels to collect items.
Mr Hyde
Gold Member
Linear, like NES games
Giallo Corsa
Member
It's for the Switch 1 version. NGR doesn't have a native S2 port yet. When asked about it Dotemu gave some obtuse bullshit answer about S2 "benefitting from the new hardware". They also said NGR is going to get extensive post launch support so they might update the game to S2. You can read full article here.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Will "Average" 30fps On Switch
The game will "benefit" from the Switch 2 specs, though
Boyos, I SERIOUSLY hope it's 60fps on the S2 via brute forcing (maybe it's running at an unlocked framerate hence the 30fps with dips in the S1?).
I seriously don't get how it's 30fps even on the S1 though, I mean, how taxing can the frigging game be ? Ori and Cuphead are still 60fps on the S1 so, again, I don't see how this can only be 30fps...
Dead cells is 30fps on the S1 (and 60 on the S2) but that one has at least the excuse of being taxing on the CPU due to the procedurally generated levels.
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MiguelItUp
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Can't wait to get on PC, stoked!
Punished Miku
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I havent watched a ton of footage but I think you can switch between characters at any point and it alters the levels. Might be running 2 versions of each level at once or something. I dunno.
Giallo Corsa
Member
I havent watched a ton of footage but I think you can switch between characters at any point and it alters the levels. Might be running 2 versions of each level at once or something. I dunno.
The 30fps is the cinematicity we made all along
I caaaaaaaan't
CrimsonTide
Member
This game was made for the steam deck, I assume a locked 60fps for it.
Little Mac
Member
I played the demo exclusively on the Steam deck. From what I remembered, it ran great at around 90fps at least on the tutorial and first demo level. Hold on I'll boot up the demo …
Edit: according to Steam Deck HQ
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - Steam Deck Performance
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the perfect fit for the Steam Deck. It looks amazing on the smaller screen and should be a great fit for this kind of gameplay. However, for those playing on an OLED Steam Deck, getting to a solid 90 FPS throughout will be tough. There are areas in levels, with some in act 1 and act 2 that stand out, which can either drop framerate a bit or cause battery drain to spike. This led to drops to the 70 FPS range and around 16W battery drain. It's not the most extreme, but it's way higher than it should be (normal range at 90 FPS was around 9W).Setting to 60 FPS fixes this problem, bringing battery drain down to around 9.5W and keeping a solid 60 FPS.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a fantastic action-platformer that modernizes and enhances the classic NES gameplay, and it's near flawless on the Steam Deck.
steamdeckhq.com
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Mr Hyde
Gold Member
I don't get why it's 30 fps either on Switch. Game Kitchen fucked up here or it's something we don't know about the game. As you said, Ori 1 & 2 ran at 60 fps and those games pushes the Switch hard, so no reason for this to be 30. You're not playing a fucking Ninja Gaiden game at 30 fps. You would think the developers knew that. It better be updated for S2 by the time the physical version drops on September otherwise I cancel it and get it on Steam.
CrimsonTide
Member
No OLED here, but I assume I will get 60fps lolI played the demo exclusively on the Steam deck. From what I remembered, it ran great at around 90fps at least on the tutorial and first demo level. Hold on I'll boot up the demo …
Edit: according to Steam Deck HQ
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - Steam Deck Performance
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the perfect fit for the Steam Deck. It looks amazing on the smaller screen and should be a great fit for this kind of gameplay. However, for those playing on an OLED Steam Deck, getting to a solid 90 FPS throughout will be tough. There are areas in levels, with some in act 1 and act 2 that stand out, which can either drop framerate a bit or cause battery drain to spike. This led to drops to the 70 FPS range and around 16W battery drain. It's not the most extreme, but it's way higher than it should be (normal range at 90 FPS was around 9W).
Setting to 60 FPS fixes this problem, bringing battery drain down to around 9.5W and keeping a solid 60 FPS.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a fantastic action-platformer that modernizes and enhances the classic NES gameplay, and it's near flawless on the Steam Deck.
RickMasters
Gold Member
It's a must have for me. Between this and Shinobi , lemme just say I'm glad to have two brand new 2D updates to two of my fave video game ninjas.
Little Mac
Member
As long as you aren't playing on a Switch you should be golden. One more day!
CrimsonTide
Member
lol DEF not. I will be buying this day one
ssringo
Member
I'm not quite as sold on Shinobi but it is on my wishlist. A demo would be greatly appreciated to try the gameplay firsthand.
Edit: I only saw the announcement trailer and didn't know they also released a combat trailer. I'm a bit more confident now though I'd still like a demo!
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BlueManifest
Member
So it's like castlevania 1 nes as far as progressing? Are there any upgrades at all you can find or get from bosses?
Punished Miku
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Linear stages with secrets. Built for replaying with multiple upgrades and difficulty modifications.
BlueManifest
Member
More like mega man X then