Unlocking Costumes in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound: A Complete Guide

In an era where virtual costumes often fall prey to monetization strategies and microtransactions, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound sets itself apart by rewarding players for their skill and achievements. Throughout your journey, players can earn a variety of distinct outfits for both characters, each requiring specific challenges to be met for unlocking.

Below, you will find a guide detailing how to unlock each costume for both Kenji and Kumori in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.

Unlocking Kenji’s Costumes in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

In addition to his standard outfit, players can unlock four unique costumes for Kenji throughout the game.

Costume	Unlock Requirement	In-Game Art
Classic Ninja	Complete the game on Normal difficulty.
Mugen Tenshin Ninja	Finish mission 5-1, which is accessible only in Hard mode.
The Penitent One	Gather 60 Crystal Skulls while playing in Hard Mode.
Golden Shadow	Achieve S-ranks (or higher) in all stages on Normal difficulty to finish the game.

Unlocking Kumori’s Costumes in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Likewise, players can unlock four additional outfits for Kumori beyond her default ensemble.

Costume	Unlock Requirement	In-Game Art
Black Spider Uniform	Complete the game on Normal difficulty.
Runaway Ninja	Successfully finish mission 5-1, which is locked to Hard mode.
Biker Style	Collect 60 Crystal Skulls while playing in Hard Mode.
Golden Assassin	Complete the game on Hard difficulty with S-ranks (or above) in each stage.

Although it may take time to unlock every outfit, the sense of accomplishment you gain is unique and fulfilling—even if there aren’t dedicated achievements for obtaining all eight costumes.

The quest for the Golden Assassin outfit, in particular, poses a significant challenge, as it requires players to achieve S-rank in every main mission and secret operation. For those struggling to attain these high ranks, equipping certain Talismans can enhance your ranking at the expense of some gameplay disadvantages:

Talisman	Effect
No Rest for the Wicked	Death returns the player to the beginning of the stage, raising your rank by 1.
Perilousness	Damage received is increased threefold, but rank increases by 1.
Unworthy	Checkpoints do not restore health; rank is improved by 1.
Scarcity	Health orbs are absent from levels, leading to a rank increase by 1.

It’s important to note that Crystal Skulls serve a purpose beyond mere collectibles; they directly influence the progress of unlocking new outfits. Furthermore, achieving S++ on each mission does not correlate with unlocking any additional outfits, as confirmed by Reddit user pepincity2.

Overall, the approach taken by The Game Kitchen regarding costume unlocks has been commendable. It not only motivates players to revisit the game and strive for higher ranks but also encourages exploration of harder difficulties and the attainment of alternative endings.

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