A new twist to the side-scrolling NINJA GAIDEN series experience. From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed (now KOEI TECMO GAMES) NINJA GAIDEN series from the classic era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure. To stand against this new threat, Kenji Mozu, a young ninja from the Hayabusa Village, rises to the challenge! Trained by Ryu, he fights fiercely but soon finds himself in desperate straits. Forced to tap into forbidden power, Kenji sets aside centuries of animosity and forms an alliance with the sinister Black Spider Clan, convinced that combining their souls and skills is the only way to protect the world out of the Demon Lord's grasp!

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life and return to your childhood village of Alba—a peaceful countryside town where the fish are fresh, the vegetables are homegrown, and the locals are as warm as ever. Once thriving, Alba Village has seen better days. Its aging population and the departure of younger residents to the big city have left it in decline. But with your help, this quiet village could be transformed into a vibrant, flourishing community once again. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Alba has everything it needs to become a destination for tourists and even attract new villagers—if you're up to the challenge!

The hero defeated the demon Guile, but he lost his life in the process - given five more days to put his affairs in order, you must guide him to the best possible funeral in this anti-RPG fantasy where the hero grows weaker over time.