History YMMV / YaibaNinjaGaidenZ

* {{Sequelitis}}: Players are divided about whether this game is worse than the original 2012 release of ''VideoGame/{{Ninja Gaiden 3|2012}}'' (which itself was already contested), but when compared to its re-release version, ''Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'', people universally consider this game a step down. Issues include the new hero Yaiba being completely unlikable (and not just because he's a VillainProtagonist; he's disliked for lacking even a fraction of Ryu's charisma), questionable writing, mixing hack 'n slash gameplay with strange ScrappyMechanic, unintentional CameraScrew, and generally a poor attempt at rebooting the series with DenserAndWackier tone. Its Metacritic score averages below 50 out of 100 (compare this to ''Razor's Edge'', which sits around 70), and fans' reaction to this game is even harsher than critics, blaming it as a FranchiseKiller that put the franchise in limbo.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Players are divided about whether this game is worse than the original ''VideoGame/{{Ninja Gaiden 3|2012}}'' (which itself was already contested), but when compared to its re-release version, ''Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'', people universally consider this game a step down. Issues include the new hero Yaiba being completely unlikable (and not just because he's a VillainProtagonist; he's disliked for lacking even a fraction of Ryu's charisma), questionable writing, mixing hack 'n slash gameplay with strange ScrappyMechanic, unintentional CameraScrew, and generally a poor attempt at rebooting the series with DenserAndWackier tone. Its Metacritic score averages below 50 out of 100 (compare this to ''Razor's Edge'', which sits around 70), and fans' reaction to this game is even harsher than critics, blaming it as a FranchiseKiller that put the franchise in limbo.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Players are divided about whether this game is worse than the original ''VideoGame/{{Ninja Gaiden III|2012}}'' (which itself was already contested), but when compared to its re-release version, ''Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'', people universally consider this game a step down. Issues include the new hero Yaiba being completely unlikable (and not just because he's a VillainProtagonist; he's disliked for lacking even a fraction of Ryu's charisma), questionable writing, mixing hack 'n slash gameplay with strange ScrappyMechanic, unintentional CameraScrew, and generally a poor attempt at rebooting the series with DenserAndWackier tone. Its Metacritic score averages below 50 out of 100 (compare this to ''Razor's Edge'', which sits around 70), and fans' reaction to this game is even harsher than critics, blaming it as a FranchiseKiller that put the franchise in limbo.

** Some people bought this game to play as Beck, the protagonist of ''VideoGame/{{Mighty No 9}}'', as a character costume for Yaiba. [[spoiler:To the disappointment of many, this DLC is not available for purchase on Steam after the pre-order period. Thankfully a mod exists to for those who missed the pre-order period.]]

* TheScrappy: The game's hero, Yaiba Kamikaze, is intentionally designed to be the complete opposite of Ryu Hayabusa, spending a great length of the game being an arrogant, foul-mouthed ninja who swears at Ryu. Most players, however, found his sense of humor grating at best, and the game subjecting him to SirSwearsALot rants and VulgarHumor were negatively received (particularly compared to similar attempts like ''VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes''). Not long after the game's release, he ended up getting despised by both Ryu's fans and those who do not care about Ryu -- winning disdain from almost everyone.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Players are divided about whether this game is worse than the original ''VideoGame/{{Ninja Gaiden III|2012}}'' (which itself was already contested), but when compared to its re-release version, ''Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'', people universally consider this game a step down. Issues include the new hero Yaiba being completely unlikable (and not just because he's a VillainProtagonist; he's disliked for lacking even a fraction of Ryu's charisma), questionable writing, mixing hack 'n slash gameplay with strange ScrappyMechanic, and generally a poor attempt at rebooting the series with DenserAndWackier tone. Its Metacritic score averages below 50 out of 100 (compare this to ''Razor's Edge'', which sits around 70), and fans treat this game even harsher than critics, blaming it as a FranchiseKiller that put the franchise in limbo.
* ThatOneBoss: [[spoiler:Ryu Hayabusa. He has the AI of what you expect from a NG boss. His attacks are quite damaging, even in the normal setting. Unless you can properly counter his attacks, you'll have to throw a slug into his face. And if you try to do that, make sure you are far away from him.]]
* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: While it's supposed to be a different NG game, fans were not pleased that it's more of a ''VideoGame/GodOfWar'' clone.
* WTHCostumingDepartment: One of Yaiba's costumes is a schoolgirl costume, seriously. Another has him in a pink jumpsuit with bear motifs. The said costume is supposed to be a promotional material for a Japanese zombie film.

* ScrappyMechanic: A ''lot''. Most notably...
** The lack of a ''jump button''.

* TheScrappy: Yaiba Kamikaze (an arrogant, foul-mouthed ninja) being the complete opposite of Ryu Hayabusa doesn't seem to be appreciated by many fans.

* BrokenBase: Fans' initial reception for the SpinOff game ranged from negative to mixed, something that [[Videogame/DmCDevilMayCry a certain action game]] dealt with before its release.

** Some people bought this game to play as Beck, the protagonist of ''VideoGame/{{Mighty No 9}}'', as a character costume for Yaiba. [[spoiler:To the disappointment of many, this DLC is not available for purchase on Steam after the pre-order period.]]

** The lack of a ''jump button.''
** The camera is at its worst again, this time it's a ''VideoGame/GodOfWar''-esque camera with bad angles.

** Pretty much the ''whole'' combat system itself.

[[spoiler:And Ryu is pretty hard to deal with for beginners.]]

* ThatOneBoss: Yaiba does get to fight Ryu (the main protagonist of the ''VideoGame/NinjaGaiden'' series) again. [[spoiler:And Ryu is pretty hard to deal with for beginners.]]