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YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
Developer Spark Unlimited, comcept Inc., Team NINJA
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is a 2014 action-adventure game and a spin-off of the Ninja Gaiden franchise. It was published by Tecmo Koei and developed by Spark Unlimited. Comcept's Keiji Inafune conceptualized the game, providing character designs and creating the character of Yaiba. The game was released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows worldwide in March 2014. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
281 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
55
Mixed
101 positive · 83 negative
95% range 48–62%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 101 | 83 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 5 | 12 | 49 |
| Lemmy * | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 8 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
250 of 421 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
55% recommend · 103 yes, 85 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 188 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (643 of 1,009 positive).
Some reviewers note it is a flawed but enjoyable experience if bought at a discount. [1][2][3]
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Representative posts
- [10]
I like the Ninja Gaiden series and for the longest time this game has been such a mystery to me. I had only ever heard that it was an okay game with horrible writing that is kinda the black sheep of the franchise. So, when I saw it was on sale for $3 I figured it was about time that I saw how the game was like for myself. Now, I can be pretty forgiving with a lot of games, especially if I can find some kind of …
- [9]
OK, this game was pretty fun and the premise was crazy, freaking good toilet humor and all that. The camera angles suck and you can't change them. The difficulty spike is quite high with many frustrating moments with crappy check points. The most frustrating moment is the final boss fight. It's not difficult but quite boring and frustrating. It takes around 10-15 mins but if you die, you are sent to the start of the …
- [1]
"Honour and death go together like hot sauce and my balls!" -YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden Z E3 2013 trailer. While the game's objective quality is questionable, Yaiba as a character is a good concept. He is the exact opposite of Ryu Hayabusa. An honorless disgrace of a Ninja who cares for no one but himself. He really is the Ying to Ryu's Yang, and as a character he has a lot of potential, if he ever returned in a true Ninja …
- [7]
pretty fun game, I don't know why the sentiment was pretty negative back then, maybe because the gameplay is different than your typical ninja gaiden. Its exactly what you expected from the cover: 2010s cell shaded gory hectic ninja robotic action, turn off your brain and enjoy the action. Also some pretentious snowflakes seems to be offended by the joke inside this game, well this Yaiba guy is designed to be the …
- [6]
Does not deserve the hate. It was a victim for not only having the name Ninja Gaiden but also for being released after NG3 when the wound was still fresh. Having three different means of attack which you can string together for different combos is really fun. Having to OT different enemies to be able to use their special weapons is great idea, especially utilizing it for the more difficult fights. I only wish the …
Summarised from 34 of the 278 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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The crowd is split on YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z: 103 recommend it, 85 don't. Which camp are you in?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The Xbox 360 version received "mixed" reviews, while the PC and PlayStation 3 versions received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Most of the criticism was focused on the repetitive gameplay, the difficulty and the level design. EGMNow gave the Xbox 360 version 5.5 out of 10, saying, "As a side project to the main series, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z offers an interesting shift in tone and a main character with a lot of promise, but the combat and puzzles feel too rote and unpolished to deliver on the strong potential of the concept." GameZone gave the game 3.5 out of 10, saying, "For those that had hoped for a true Ninja Gaiden experience…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 281 · most liked first[Closed] Vote Now for the 2025 Fediverse Anime Awards!. I am pleased to announce the nominees for the 2025 Fediverse Anime Awards. You can see a full list of the nominees in each category below. To receive a ballot with voting instructions, send a private message that says `!ballot` to @[email protected]. She checks for new messages every five minutes. I have tried to pre-emptively answer some questions in a comment below. Without further ado, here are your nominees: ## 2025 Anime Series of…
neutral · AI labelView post →I needed a change of gears so I have started a new project; a a small game inspired by Onimusha, Raidou Kuzunoha and Kimetsu no Yaiba. Meet Yokohama Nights (everything is mega WIP btw). #gamedev #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →The Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles game is getting a sequel!
neutral · AI labelView post →I dunno. I would agree but there's some anime where the Japanese name just sounds better and it's easier to say. Kimetsu no Yaiba has a silky feel to it that's lost in the English translation "Demon Slayer" which sounds a bit corny. Same with Jujutsu Kaisen which sounds a lot better than "Sorcery Battle" or "Technique School". Shingeki no Kyojin sounds better but I never remember it as easily as "Attack on titan" and people always shorten it to the English acronym (AoT).
neutral · AI labelView post →Top 20: > 1) Neon Genesis Evangelion — A Cruel Angel’s Thesis > 2) Naruto Shippuden — Blue Bird > 3) Dragon Ball Z — CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA > 4) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Gurenge > 5) Sailor Moon — Moonlight Densetsu > 6) Tetsujin 28-go — Tetsujin 28-go > 7) Astro Boy — Astro Boy > 8) Your Name. — Zenzenzense > 9) One Piece — We Are! > 10) Spirited Away — Always With Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) > 11) Oshi no Ko — Idol > 12) Attack on Titan — Guren no Yumiya > 13)…
neutral · AI labelView post →The first trailer is out now for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, which will release in 2025 for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
neutral · AI labelView post →'Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z' released on this day in 2014. The final game by studio Spark Unlimited, as overseen by Keiji Inafune. An "edgy" treatment on the 3D Ninja Gaiden formula, complete with an overly-vulgar protagonist and a poor imitation of the series' established gameplay.
negative · AI labelView post →Keiji Inafune taking the arcadey shooter series with mechs and telling the devs who'll make Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z to make the first Sad Dad game fuck you man
neutral · AI labelView post →Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle New Visual.
neutral · AI labelView post →Ninja Gaiden 4 | Review Thread. Game Information -------------------- **Game Title**: Ninja Gaiden 4 **Platforms**: - PC (Oct 21, 2025) - PlayStation 5 (Oct 21, 2025) - Xbox Series X/S (Oct 21, 2025) **Trailers**: - [NINJA GAIDEN 4 - Official Story Trailer | Gamescom 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkwEAtiUXkA) - [NINJA GAIDEN 4 - Official Release Date Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA70JV2dCMM) - [NINJA GAIDEN…
neutral · AI labelView post →I like the Ninja Gaiden series and for the longest time this game has been such a mystery to me. I had only ever heard that it was an okay game with horrible writing that is kinda the black sheep of the franchise. So, when I saw it was on sale for $3 I figured it was about time that I saw how the game was like for myself. Now, I can be pretty forgiving with a lot of games, especially if I can find some kind of personal joy out of it or appreciation for the passion the developers had. However,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →'Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z' released on this day in 2014. The final game by studio Spark Unlimited, as overseen by Keiji Inafune. An "edgy" treatment on the 3D Ninja Gaiden formula, complete with an overly-vulgar protagonist and a poor imitation of the series' established gameplay.
negative · AI labelView post →‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Breaking Anime Presale Records, Top Circuits Near $10M In Advance Tickets – Box Office.
neutral · AI labelView post →Channing Tatum and Rebecca Wang Join ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ English Dub Cast (EXCLUSIVE).
neutral · AI labelView post →My recs, roughly in order of what I'm predicting that you'll like the best, based on what you said. * **Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann** - mechas, action, epicness, plot twists? Yeah, you got all of them, while you follow the story of a bunch of people raised underground, fighting their way up. * **Chainsaw Man** - fast-paced action in a world full of demons. The protagonist merges with one, after living in shit since childhood, and that changes his life. Expect lots of humour, and the intro…
neutral · AI labelView post →Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Infinity Castle Character Pass physical release is up for pre-order game and DLC on card (works on Switch 1 or Switch 2) VGP: bit.ly/4rJv099 #ad PNP Games: bit.ly/4e7mYRz
neutral · AI labelView post →Please don't pretend this is a good game after Ninja Gaiden 4 releases, even if you hate NG4. The humor aged like a piece of crap on the street, the enemy variety is absolutely poor along with damage balancing for both the enemies (especially the elemental zombies) and Yaiba himself, who has the resistance of cardboard against almost anything, not to mention that his defensive options are almost useless. This is truly a Spark Unlimited product, through and through, and it once was the thing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle, Part One" has grossed ¥12.87 billion ($87 million) in its first 10 days.
neutral · AI labelView post →Our game is influenced by anime like Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Kimetsu no Yaiba. If you love them too, don’t forget to wishlist Catechesis! store.steampowered.com/app/2593320/...
neutral · AI labelView post →On this day 2 years ago, Gyutaro was released as a DLC playable character for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles. Gyutaro was the last post-launch character implemented into the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →If Suda 51 made a Ninja Gaiden game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Imax Poster.
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Labor Thanksgiving Day from Naruto, Sanrio's Harmonyland, Sentenced to Be a Hero, Yaiba, Liar Game, Kill Blue, Televi-kun, and more!
neutral · AI labelView post →"Honour and death go together like hot sauce and my balls!" -YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden Z E3 2013 trailer. While the game's objective quality is questionable, Yaiba as a character is a good concept. He is the exact opposite of Ryu Hayabusa. An honorless disgrace of a Ninja who cares for no one but himself. He really is the Ying to Ryu's Yang, and as a character he has a lot of potential, if he ever returned in a true Ninja Gaiden game, instead of this low budget wanna be God of War kind of game.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like DBZ you would probably like Hunter X Hunter and Yuyu Hakusho. These two are both written by the same person and have similar vibes but the story and setting are very different. HxH especially is very widely acclaimed for good reason. In this vein you may also like Black Clover. Anime that I'd recommend in general would be Akame Ga Kill, Mahou Shouju Madoka Magicka (watch 3-4 episodes, trust the process), Parasyte, Gurren Laggann, One Punch Man, Angel Beats, Katanagatari, Made In…
neutral · AI labelView post →I've got a full review forthcoming, but for now: OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS SO GOOD! Other than a stage of the final boss being a bit unnecessarily hard, so much of this experience is absolutely fantastic. I don't know what critics at the time wanted this game to be, because it does an amazing job at its intended goal.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know why this game is hated. It is fantastic! The combat, jokes, characters and so on are just pure entertainment. Maybe because this game is NOT easy and you have to learn how to properly counter enemies and learn their patterns! After you know how to combine elements and do perfect counter, this game is opens up fully! It is 10/10!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honor and Death go together like hot sauce in my falls. I did die but now i'm back. I'm coming for you Ryu Hayabusa 🗡️
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preorders are live for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + "Infinity Castle" Character Pass at VGP! $84.99 / 59.99 USD 💿 tinyurl.com/2fyrvdax [Free Shipping] - Game on Cart - October 29, 2026
neutral · AI labelView post →This is my first Ninja Gaiden other than one I played on the DS forever ago I do not understand the review score of this game it has the most fluid fast-paced combat I've ever experienced I love the art style it's comic book is colorful it has personality I love the humor but man is the combat so addictive and fast-paced if you like to Bayonetta you're going to love this it has the same personality as Bayonetta one
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty fun game, I don't know why the sentiment was pretty negative back then, maybe because the gameplay is different than your typical ninja gaiden. Its exactly what you expected from the cover: 2010s cell shaded gory hectic ninja robotic action, turn off your brain and enjoy the action. Also some pretentious snowflakes seems to be offended by the joke inside this game, well this Yaiba guy is designed to be the antithesis of ryu hayabusa, they made him a psycopath and offensive on purpose.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Takes 4th Place in Japan All-Time Box Office Chart in One Month.
neutral · AI labelView post →The only game of this absurdly overrated franchise that is fun and worth playing. Finally a good main character unlike this faceless excuse of a protagonist Ryu.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sweep the Board! version 1.20 update now available, adds new game board and minigames www.gematsu.com/2024/11/demo...
neutral · AI labelView post →This is not Ninja Gaiden. It's basically a series of combat arenas, in which you will face waves of enemies, many of whom have ranged attacks. In a typical battle, you will dodge around with the A button, do some crowd control with flail attacks, counter the stronger enemies with RB, and maybe perform some stronger combos on special enemies and bosses. When enemies are sufficiently weakened, you can execute them with LT, which grants health pickups, and, on certain special enemies, a weapon…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even Tanjiro had to train his breathing techniques by saying the game's full title Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + "Infinity Castle" Character Pass!
neutral · AI labelView post →It was announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles will be getting a sequel Aniplex will reveal more details about the game in the upcoming Jump Festa '25 #videogame #videogamenews #DemonSlayer
neutral · AI labelView post →Does not deserve the hate. It was a victim for not only having the name Ninja Gaiden but also for being released after NG3 when the wound was still fresh. Having three different means of attack which you can string together for different combos is really fun. Having to OT different enemies to be able to use their special weapons is great idea, especially utilizing it for the more difficult fights. I only wish the weapons you picked up didn't replace the flails, but I guess there's only so many…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game for €3.00 during the Koei Techmo weekend sale that happened a while back (90% discount). I say this because while I do recommend this game I do not recommend you to buy it at full price. The game itself is a non-canon Ninja Gaiden spinoff where you play as a different ninja named Yaiba Kamikaze. During the intro you see him getting killed by Ryu and then the whole game is him trying to take revenge after being reborn as a cyborg in Russia during a zombie apocalypse. If you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Infinity Castle Character Pass physical release is up for pre-order on Amazon: amzn.to/4zgHjMJ #ad game is on card (works on both SW1 and SW2 consoles) also at VGP: bit.ly/4rJv099
neutral · AI labelView post →New previews for the Switch 2 edition of "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2" + Infinity Castle Part 1 Character Pass. The game will release in Japan on October 29. PV: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0u9... CM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=md_0... #鬼滅の刃 #ヒノカミ2
neutral · AI labelView post →I figured the other reviews were being too critical and for a couple bucks it would be fun. Boy was I wrong. Janky, annoying enemies already (♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ clowns). Feels like a crappy version of Lollipop Chainsaw.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have FINALLY played on what many say is the WORST Ninja Gaiden game of all time with Yaiba Ninja Gaiden Z And well….IT IS INDEED THAT BAD So in this review, watch as I really TARE DOWN this game a NEW ONE Likes ❤️ and Reposts ♻️ Appreciated and HYPE ⭐️ on Mobile Link in the Replies 🔗
negative · AI labelView post →ORICON Announces Its First Favorite Female Voice Actor Ranking: Saori Hayami Tops the List for Her Powerful Performance as Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer. https://us.oricon-group.com/news/7280/ Saori Hayami has been named the No.1 female voice actor in ORICON NEWS’ inaugural Favorite Voice Actor Ranking Female Edition, following a year in which anime topics such as the blockbuster release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc Chapter One Akaza Returns dominated the entertainment…
neutral · AI labelView post →Outside of the part where the game constantly crashes when cutscenes are supposed to play (with no consistent solution I've found) it's also still Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z. A video game that makes Ninja Gaiden 3 look spotless, fun, and enjoyable!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is garbage, don't waste your time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #64: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, is done Faithfully recreating the anime’s beautiful animation and action, while maintaining the charm of this studio’s arena fighters, Hinokami Chronicles is a solid game that hones the Hinokami Kagura with grace and style
positive · AI labelView post →Update Feb 12 2025: I'm really starting to like this game now. I beat the game like 4 times now and I have all the collectables and I'm glad that it lets you keep your upgrades. I love the glory kills, it kinda reminds me of Doom Eternal except they call it executions. The difficulty is challenging but with patience you can win. I do love the cell shaded graphics. Even though I still feel like this was just a cash grab I will only recommend to those who like anything Ninja Gaiden even if you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z pros: //fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on //good amount of action and special effects cons: //a lot of difficult battles/boss battles //a lot of overpowered enemies //some enemies have unfair attacks //a lot of difficult platforming //could use more health drops //losing battles are a grindfest (going back to checkpoints will respawn a lot of enemies) //some times too many enemies spawn in battle //some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Get it cheap, its not that bad. The camera is not good by any means but the art style and combat hold it up for the price. It is worth every bit of the 3 dollars i paid for it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm gonna say it: "Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z" is a game with huge missed potential. And I'm not recommending it just because of the amount of disappointment I got from that aforementioned missed potential. Don't you dare click on the "Not Helpful" button. Let me explain. "Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z" has a case of its devs not knowing what the hell they wanted to do with it. Therefore, they didn't even realize the strong points of their own game and instead, delivered a mishmash of ideas and... things.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + "Infinity Castle" Character Pass [Game on Cart] is in stock and pre-orders are now shipping at VGP! $84.99 / 59.99 USD 💿 tinyurl.com/2fyrvdax [Free Shipping] 📦All orders ship in a box
neutral · AI labelView post →It really can't be compared to any ninja gaiden game at all, it's seriously not as good as any game of the franchise, but it's hard to complain about something I got for like 2$. It's not super fun, or challenging, but it is definetly a pretty funny game, Yaiba is actually a pretty hillarious guy if you see him as a product of his time, the zombies are silly, haviung lots of scenes of them doing dumb little stuff and thats kinda adorable. The game being abnormally silly and unserious doesn't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's not really 'good', but it's such a weird experiment i cant really help but recommend people at least give it a try, it's a ninja gaiden game with a pseudo borderlands skill tree, deadpool dialogue, a dead island riptide art direction, in the era of the DmCs and whatever this was it's such a time capsule lmao
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best of the season, for me: - Delicious in Dungeon - No argument, what a great show! - Fable, The - Great characters! Low lifes, crime, it's a funny take on a yakuza noir. - Laid-Back Camp Season 3 - Too comfy to not eagerly anticipate every week. - Tonari no Yokai-san - Damned onion cutting every other episode. - Viral Hit - Really well written plot with relatable characters. The drama of "How's Hobin going to get out of this?" in each story arc was well done. -…
positive · AI labelView post →Ninja Gaiden's deadpool-esque spinoff. It's quippy, witty, fast paced action fun so it is right up my alley. Sooo excited to get this game on sale! Fun fun fun fun fun! :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game but be warned, the difficulty ramps up from "tough but fair" to "are you ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ kidding me!? That's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!" pretty quickly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You know, this game isn't so bad. I'm not sure if people were just very tired of zombies, or were expecting more of the same of Ninja Gaiden. This is a fun little beat-em-up. It supports ultrawide, and the artstyle looks great in 2022. I generally like Keiji Inafune's work. Re:Core and this are similar, but this is more closed off fighting arenas, which is totally fine by me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On this day a year ago, Muzan Kibutsuji was released as a DLC playable character for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2. Muzan Kibutsuji was distributed as a free update for the game.
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