Demon's Souls is known for kickstarting the Soulslike genre, but these earlier games have more than a few elements of it.

In Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Ninpo Abilities are special magic attacks that supplement the basic combat abilities of each ...

2008’s Ninja Gaiden II is arguably the best action-adventure ... that I was flabbergasted to crush a typically massive demon in a matter of minutes. It’s a thrilling change from the modern ...

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound‘s demon-slaying tale unfolds through the journey of two young Ninjas bound together by their shared fate of soul and skill. Their journey, filled with thrilling levels ...

the PS3 port of Ninja Gaiden II that is widely considered an inferior version and the start of the series’ downfall, came out the same year as Demon’s Souls. Released in 2009, the PS3 action ...

Many of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’s platforming and combat ... Kumori in particular can interact with objects called Demon Altars that let her enter the demon world — an otherworldly version ...

A demon stands atop Lady Liberty's shoulder ... Say what you will about Ninja Gaiden 2, the game commits to its ridiculous over-the-top action tone. Most people playing through the remaster ...

The early Ninja Gaiden games were famous for helping popularize ... it’s up to Kenji to save their village from a demon attack. Kumori is a member of the Black Spider Clan — a rival to the ...

Ninja Gaiden is an infamously tough series, regardless of if you're playing the 2D or 3D titles. Ragebound continues that tradition. When I arrived at the demo's final stage, I could sense the ...

Ninja Gaiden has been on a long hiatus ... When a barrier between the human and demon realms tears apart, the village is beset by demons and Kenji steps up to be the new protector of the realm.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's demon-slaying tale unfolds through the journey of two young Ninjas bound together by their shared fate of soul and skill. Their journey, filled with thrilling levels ...

In the 90s and early 2000s, nobody did gory ninja combat quite like Koei Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden series. With several entries in the historic franchise, from the classic 2D titles on the NES to the ...