I think that makes them appealing."
PlatinumGames producer and director Yuji Nakao concurs.
Backing from Xbox’sPhil Spencerprovided the extra push to get the project into development.
That’s Ryu Hayabusa, the ninja protagonist throughout the series.
Ryu is still a “strong presence” (and is playable!)
in Ninja Gaiden 4, representing “the pinnacle of what it is to be a ninja”.
Yakumo, by contrast, is a vehicle for new elements to “further elevate” the series.
Are the Ninja Gaiden developers worried about splitting the fanbase?
That includes a notoriously high difficulty.
But what about new players unfamiliar with such a tough challenge?
After all, what could be cooler than a ninja?
