"Ninja Dragon Sword 4" announced a new mode: automatic blocking and dodging function
At this Tokyo Game Show, fans were able to get a close look at the innovative difficulty options of "Ninja Dragon Sword 4" - adding an auxiliary mode that includes automatic blocking and automatic dodging functions. For this series, this year is a strong return: the retro horizontal spin-off "Ragebound" has received rave reviews, and the highly anticipated fourth orthodox sequel is about to be released. By the time it is officially released in October, new players may be able to integrate into this hardcore series more easily than before.
It has been more than 13 years since "Ninja Dragon Sword 3" was released, and players' expectations for the fourth part are naturally rising. When Team NINJA and Platinum Studios suddenly announced their new work in January this year and announced that it would be released within the year, it ignited the enthusiasm of fans around the world. Now less than a month before it is released on October 21, the development team revealed unexpected details: through the in-depth demonstration of TGS 2025, the new "Hero" difficulty will provide automatic blocking, automatic dodging and automatic assistance functions. These optional settings can simplify combat operations and help beginners understand the timing of combos and offensive defense. Players can also turn off the assistance at any time. Even if the feature is turned off, the enemy AI will still adjust to the selected difficulty, keeping it moderately challenging. This move breaks the tradition of the series - "Ninja Dragon Sword 2" was previously known as one of the most difficult games on Xbox 360, but veteran players can still experience classic hardcore challenges through normal or hard modes.
This game also allows players to switch difficulty without punishment at any time in the plot, and has an independent training mode for honing skills before taking risks. At the same time, the game is not completely deviating from tradition: Platinum Studio confirmed that it will retain the "ultimate guidance" system, and players can get a quick hardcore combat experience closer to early works by turning off hit pauses, hiding lock marks, etc.
No matter what difficulty the player chooses, there is no need to wait too long - "Ninja Dragon Sword 4" will be released on October 21, 2025, and will be added to the Xbox Game Pass on the first day. Combined with the new accessibility features, this move is expected to attract a wider player base. For new and old fans, this waiting is coming to an end.
