Ninja Blade does not, in fact, represent the sum of the many years of experience developing the critically acclaimed Tenchu franchise. Closer to God of War in its' gameplay agenda, Ninja Blade is a collection of Devil May Cry influenced combat, Quick-Time Entry (QTE) sequences and on-rails shooting. The very opening sequence sets the scene for an adrenaline pumping adventure as, while plummeting to earth, the player is tasked with taking out foes via a QTE sequence over a beautifully neon night time cityscape. Few games create such a rush within their first moments, and Ninja Blade never truly lets-up.