Ninja Gaiden Σ, or Ninja Gaiden Sigma, is a singleplayer hack and slash action-adventure game in the Ninja Gaiden series developed by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo and published by Koei Tecmo. It is a re-release of the 2007 PlayStation 3 game of the same name, which was itself a remake of the 2004 Xbox game Ninja Gaiden with additional content.
Ninja Gaiden Σ was released on Steam on June 10, 2021 in the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, which also includes Ninja Gaiden Σ2 and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge. Although the collection was praised for its gameplay, upgrade to 4K, and performance at that resolution, its launch was marred by critics' and players' perception that the PC port was "bare-bones".[1][2][3][4][5] Commonly criticized were the lack of graphics options, the absence of keyboard and mouse support, and the inability to change the game resolution without using command line arguments.[4][6][7][8][9] On July 12, 2021, the collection was updated with basic graphics options including in-game resolution selection.[10]
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition of the collection includes a digital art book and the soundtrack.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[11]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\databin\movie\ .
- Delete or rename
ninja_vi.wmv .
- To skip the introductory narrative video, delete or rename
ninja_gaiden.wmv as well.
- The Koei Tecmo logo will still be displayed.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Video adjustment settings
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, Sound Effects, Voice |
Surround sound |
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Stereo.[12] |
Subtitles |
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The subtitle language can be set independently of the spoken language. For example, it is possible to play with Japanese speech and English subtitles. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Spanish |
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Issues fixed
Game not rendering at selected resolution
- The game may render at 720p even if 1080p or 2160p are enabled in the Steam launch options and the game window title displays a resolution like [4k].
Change high DPI compatibility settings
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- Right-click the game executable or desktop shortcut.
- Select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Click "Change high DPI settings".
- Check the box for "Override high DPI scaling behavior".
- Make sure "Application" is selected in the drop-down menu.
- Press OK.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
11 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Black All BGM Restoration
- This mod aims to completely restore the sonorous atmosphere of Ninja Gaiden Black to Sigma.
Use Ninja Gaiden Sigma Black All BGM Restoration mod
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- Download the mod.
- Unpack and copy all the
.kvs files to <path-to-game> \databin\bgm\ and overwrite when prompted.
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Ninja Gaiden Classic HUD Design
- Restores the classic HUD design, making it similar to Ninja Gaiden (2004), Ninja Gaiden Black.
Use Ninja Gaiden Classic HUD Design mod
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- Download the mod.
- To install use the DoaTool for a definitive modification with
.GT1G0600 file. (This method is definitive, it will apply the mod directly in the game).
- Or Mods Loader for a modification when using the tool with
.dat file. (This method requires you to use the tool every time you want to use the mod).
- In the descriptions of both, following the links above there are more explanations of how to install, it is very simple.
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Art of the Inazuma Color Coherence
- This mod aims to "correct" the color of representations in the Nimpo Art of the Inazuma menu in Ninja Gaiden Sigma.
Use Art of the Inazuma Color Coherence mod
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- Download the mod.
- To install use the DoaTool for a definitive modification with
.GT1G0600 files. (This method is definitive, it will apply the mod directly in the game).
- Or Mods Loader for a modification when using the tool with
.dat files. (This method requires you to use the tool every time you want to use the mod).
- In the descriptions of both, following the links above there are more explanations of how to install, it is very simple.
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Ayane's Voice Restored (English and Japanese)
- Restores Ayane's voice for all the kunai scrolls that was cut from the Master Collection version of the game.
Use Ayane's Voice Restored mod
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- Download the mod.
- Unpack and copy all the
.kvs files to <path-to-game> \databin\bgm\ and overwrite when prompted.
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Mouse and Keyboard Support
- Adds KBM support
Use Mouse and Keyboard Support mod
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- Go to the mod page.
- Follow the instructions in the mod description.
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Issues unresolved
On its Microsoft Store version, this game currently does not support Xbox One/Xbox Series controllers via Bluetooth
- This can be fixed via Software with third party software that emulates Xbox 360 controllers like ReWASD or x360ce
- This game works properly Wired or with the Official Xbox Controller dongle for Windows
System requirements
Windows |
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Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3-4130
| Intel Core i5-4460 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
20 GB[13] | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R7 370 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 6 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit stereo 48 kHz WAVE file compatible | |
Other |
Broadband Internet connection | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
The game can be played on Windows 7, but is not officially supported for it.[14]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References
- ↑ Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (for PC) Review | PCMag - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "...remarkable action games featuring rich, thrilling combat mechanics."
The Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection PC port looks rough as a dog | PC Gamer - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection collects two of the finest hack-and-slash games ever made, plus Ninja Gaiden 3, and releases tomorrow on Steam."
- ↑ Ninja Gaiden Master Collection review -- Sometimes you gotta settle - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "All three perform flawlessly at 4K, even with a weaker GPU. I didn’t notice any screen tearing or slowdown, nor did I have any crashes."
- ↑ Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (for PC) Review | PCMag - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "The Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is about as bare-bones as a port can get."
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection is out now | Rock Paper Shotgun - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "...many players are reporting the PC port is hellla [sic] barebones."
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Ninja Gaiden Master Collection PC port isn't going down well • Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "The PC version of this action game collection is bare bones, with severely limited customisation and graphics options."
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Ninja Gaiden collection is a barebones PC port, locked to 60 fps | PC Gamer - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- ↑ Ninja Gaiden's New PC Port Is One Of The Worst I Have Ever Seen - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "...“screen settings” are gamma correction. That’s it."
- ↑ Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (for PC) Review | PCMag - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "It lacks keyboard support, controller customization (aside from predetermined control schemes), and graphical options to adjust."
- ↑ Ninja Gaiden Master Collection is out now | Rock Paper Shotgun - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "And while I wouldn't ever want to play a game like this with keyboard and mouse, I know some weirdos do, and that's not an option here."
Ninja Gaiden's New PC Port Is One Of The Worst I Have Ever Seen - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "Throw in the fact that a warning on the store page says it, “Requires a controller in order to play. Playing with a keyboard and mouse isn’t supported,” (you can’t even navigate the main menu with your keyboard) and you’re looking at one of the most useless PC ports of all time, maybe ever from a major publisher."
The Ninja Gaiden collection is a barebones PC port, locked to 60 fps | PC Gamer - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "There's another small disappointment for PC gamers: Yasuda said that the Steam port only works with a controller, and does not have keyboard/mouse support. I think the vast majority of Ninja Gaiden players would prefer to play on a controller, anyway, but it is odd to see a PC port in 2021 without at least cursory keyboard/mouse mapping."
The Ninja Gaiden Master Collection PC port isn't going down well • Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "It does not support mouse and keyboard, forcing PC users to play with a controller. A controller is perhaps preferable for Ninja Gaiden, but to not provide the option of mouse and keyboard is shocking."
- ↑ The Ninja Gaiden Master Collection PC port isn't going down well • Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2021-06-11
- "But perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this PC port is how you change the resolution. When the game starts, it determines the resolution that's most appropriate for your setup: either 1920x1080 (1080p) or 3840x2160 (4k). 1440p resolution is not supported, and the game appears to be locked at 60 frames per second.
In most games, you're able to change the resolution via in-game settings. Not so in The Ninja Gaiden Master Collection. To set a specific resolution, you have to open the game's properties from your Steam library, and manually enter the resolution you want ("720p", "1080p" or "4k") in the text field of Launch Options."
Ninja Gaiden's New PC Port Is One Of The Worst I Have Ever Seen - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "It doesn’t have resolution options in the game’s menu. Nor does it have a pre-game launcher. If you’d like to change the resolution—and only three are available: 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 and 3840 x 2160—then you need to get into the game’s properties then launch options in Steam and...pick it from a drop-down menu there?"
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection is out now | Rock Paper Shotgun - last accessed on 2021-06-11- "It's a double shame that the PC release sounds a bit pants. If runs windowed by default, without an option to change that - you have to click the maximise button on the window. And if you want to change the screen resolution, you have to... go into the game's Properties menu in your Steam Library, and select screen options from there? (Genuinely, this solution is listed on the Steam page.) What is this."
- ↑ Steam :: [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ :: Version 1.0.0.2 was released today. The changes are as below. - last accessed on 2021-07-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-09
- Tested with Special K.
- ↑ Verified by User:Fayaine on 2021-06-10
- The games have separate Steam library entries and can be installed separately. Actual install size is 3.53 GB.
- ↑ Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2022-11-11
- Tested on a PC with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit installed.