Ninja Gaiden 4: Ryu Hayabusa Feels Like an Afterthought

Let me be clear: Ninja Gaiden 4 is a good game and I recommend it overall. However, go in expecting very little from Ryu’s storyline. Fortunately, that portion of the game is fairly short, only lasting a few chapters. While Ryu does have other moments, it often feels like he plays a supporting role in his own series. The following discussion contains spoilers.








