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Why Ninja Gaiden Black Is the Best 'Pure' Action Game of All Time

by Adam Feb 25,2025

This week's Xbox Showcase brought the exciting news of Ninja Gaiden 4. With Ninja Gaiden 2 Black now gracing the Game Pass library, IGN's action game specialist, Mitchell Saltzman, reflects on the enduring excellence of Ninja Gaiden Black, a title that, even two decades later, remains unmatched.

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