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Ninja Gaiden 3

Ninja Gaiden 3 was developed by Team Ninja and is a hack-and-slash game that aimed to build upon the success of the critically-acclaimed Ninja Gaiden 2.  Unfortunately, the game struggled to impress fans and critics, and there hasn't been a main series entry in the iconic Ninja Gaiden franchise since Ninja Gaiden 3, despite it initially releasing over a decade ago now. 

ninja gaiden 3
Ninja Gaiden 3

Franchise
Ninja Gaiden
Platform(s)
PS3 , Xbox 360
Released
March 20, 2012
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Publisher(s)
Koei Tecmo
Genre(s)
Action , Hack and Slash
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes

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