- First release
- Nov 17, 2012
- Developer
- Team NINJA, Tecmo
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games, Nintendo
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Stealth
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The master ninja Ryu Hayabusa is summoned to London to confront a terrorist group led by a mysterious masked alchemist known as the Regent of the Mask, who has specifically demanded that the legendary Dragon Ninja face him. During their clash, the Regent lays a sinister curse upon Ryu's right arm, one that feeds on the lives he has taken and threatens to slowly consume him. The alchemist then issues an ultimatum, giving the nations of the world only days to surrender or be destroyed. Bearing the curse and the weight of the coming threat, Ryu sets out across the globe to stop the Regent and his followers.Read more
The master ninja Ryu Hayabusa is summoned to London to confront a terrorist group led by a mysterious masked alchemist known as the Regent of the Mask, who has specifically demanded that the legendary Dragon Ninja face him. During their clash, the Regent lays a sinister curse upon Ryu's right arm, one that feeds on the lives he has taken and threatens to slowly consume him. The alchemist then issues an ultimatum, giving the nations of the world only days to surrender or be destroyed. Bearing the curse and the weight of the coming threat, Ryu sets out across the globe to stop the Regent and his followers.
- Release dates
- Wii U
- Nov 17, 2012
- Wii U
- Dec 08, 2012
- Wii U
- Jan 11, 2013
All 11 release dates
- PlayStation 3
- Apr 02, 2013
- Xbox 360
- Apr 02, 2013
- PlayStation 3
- Apr 05, 2013
- Wii U
- Dec 11, 2013
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jun 10, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Jun 10, 2021
- Xbox One
- Jun 10, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Jun 10, 2021
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- External links
- YouTube (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- assassin, martial arts, ninja, online, high score
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 70
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mixed, 1,692 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Oct
- Online co-opIGDB · 1 Oct
Feature data: IGDB
How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Violent
- Gore
- Adventure
- Ninja
- Hack and Slash
- Singleplayer
- Difficult
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
- Takumi Saito
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
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Setting
- Set in Paris
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