What to know
- There are 45 trophies total: 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 5 Silver, and 36 Bronze.
- The toughest challenges include completing the game on Master Ninja difficulty and finishing all Purgatory Trials.
- No trophies are missable thanks to chapter select; completion time averages 40–60 hours.
- Difficulty rating is around 7/10—tough, but easier than past Ninja Gaiden games.
Ninja Gaiden 4’s platinum trophy requires grit, precision, and a mastery of complex combat mechanics. While it remains true to the series’ punishing legacy, this entry has been praised for being more balanced and forgiving—without rank grind requirements of the past.
Complete Ninja Gaiden 4 trophy list
The table below summarizes all 45 trophies in the game, grouped by type.
| Category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Total trophies | 45 (Platinum: 1, Gold: 3, Silver: 5, Bronze: 36) |
| Difficulty rating | 7/10 – challenging but fair |
| Completion time | 40–60 hours for most players |
| Missable trophies | None – chapter select available |
Understanding the platinum journey
The bulk of Ninja Gaiden 4 trophies come naturally through story progression, mission completion, and weapon upgrades. What remains truly taxing are the skill-based trials—Master Ninja difficulty, Purgatory trials, and specific chapter restrictions like avoiding obstacles or damage while Auto Movement is disabled.
How to earn the platinum trophy in Ninja Gaiden 4
#1 - Start on Normal for familiarity
Begin on Normal or Hard difficulty to understand enemy patterns and collect most trophies organically. Grab Gourdys (collectibles), complete missions, and upgrade weapons gradually.
#2 - Clean up collectibles and challenges
Use chapter select to revisit missed Gourdys or story paths. Finish side missions (“Ninja Business”) and aim for “Work Horse” completion. These stack toward the platinum without repeating full runs.
| Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|
| Finish main story | Unlocks many Bronze trophies naturally. |
| Collect all Gourdys, complete all Missions, earn 100,000 NinjaCoin | Side-objectives to help with Bronze and Silver trophies. |
| Unlock and master all weapons and combat skills | Several trophies (Bronze & Silver) depend on this. |
| Complete Purgatory Trials (all) | Required for “Annihilator” Gold trophy. |
| Complete all Challenge mode tasks | Required for “Challenger of Challenges” Bronze trophy. |
| Finish game on Master Ninja difficulty | Required for “Way of the Master Ninja” Gold trophy. |
| Obtain all other trophies | Only then will “True Ninja” Platinum unlock. |
#3 - Prepare for Master Ninja mode
Once equipped with max health and fully unlocked combat skills, replay through Master Ninja difficulty. This unlocks the game’s hardest trophies like “Way of the Master Ninja” and “A New Master Ninja”.
#4 - Complete Purgatory Trials
Face multiple waves of enemies across survival-styled trials. Efficient weapon rotation and crowd control make “Annihilator” more manageable. Tackle these after your endgame build is ready.
#5 - Finish skill and no-death challenges
Clear specific chapters under unique conditions (like no falls or environmental hits) and beat any one chapter without dying for “Shadow Incarnate.” Keep Auto Movement OFF throughout.
Crucial platinum tips
- Upgrade weapons one at a time to conserve resources and efficiently pursue mastery trophies.
- Use Bloodraven Form strategically—it boosts damage and survival odds.
- Grind NinjaCoins through missions and item sales; 100,000 is the target for “NinjaCoin Miner”.
- For “The One Who Obliterates,” perform finishers across all enemy types, tracked in the game stats menu.
Why this platinum matters for fans
Ninja Gaiden 4 modernizes challenge design for players who love mastery without the punishment of older titles. It respects your time by allowing repeated chapters, multiple paths, and fair progression—all while keeping that razor-sharp combat precision intact.
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