One of gaming's most esteemed franchises is given new life using the power of Xbox. Ninja Gaiden is a cutting-edge action game that lets you take the role of a powerful ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, as he seeks to take revenge for his clan massacred by the Vigor Empire.

Taking full advantage of three-dimensional space, gamers follow the story with their wits, ninja skills, and deadly sword, cutting down opponents in the Vigor Empire as they attempt to beat the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword "Ryuken". Realistic battle actions and acrobatic ninja actions add another dimension to the game, restoring Ninja Gaiden to its rightful place in the gaming pantheon. Featuring outstanding visuals and special effects (earning the game the "Technical Achievement" award at X03), the game offers a host of new features including improved skills, 16 stages to battle through, a huge selection of new weapons, multiplayer modes and an innovative Xbox Live mode.