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Red Ninja: End of Honor

Stealth. Seduction. Vengeance.

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MATURE 17+Released: March 29, 2005

Game Overview

Set in 16th-century Japan, Red Ninja: End of Honor follows Kurenai, a young woman rescued and trained by a ninja clan after witnessing her father's murder. Armed with the deadly tetsugen wire weapon, she embarks on a quest for vengeance against those responsible, using stealth, acrobatics, and seduction to eliminate her targets.

Tetsugen Wire Mechanics

Use the deadly wire to slice, suspend, or disarm enemies. Attach different tools to create dynamic traps and fluid combat interactions.

Tactical Stealth & Disguise

Distract enemies using invisibility, seduction, or water-walking. Use the shadows or charm to gain the upper hand.

Expansive World Design

Traverse diverse Japanese locales — from mist-shrouded fortresses to enemy-infested courtyards — each packed with story-driven encounters.

Tools of Deception

Unleash smoke bombs, blowguns, and explosives to distract, disable, or eliminate threats — on your terms.

Game Details

Developer:Tranji Studios
Publisher:Vivendi Universal
Platforms:PS2, Xbox
Genre:Stealth Action
Release:March 29, 2005
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Game News

Play Magazine Highlights Tetsugen Mechanics

April 3, 2004

A special April issue of Play Magazine explores Red Ninja's core gameplay and unique physics. The Tetsugen wire weapon is spotlighted for its brutal execution — shredding foes at the head, torso, or legs. Severed enemies continue to writhe as the weapon spins them to pieces.

"Don’t mistake Red Ninja for a Shinobi clone — it stands strong on storytelling and originality."

GameSpot Dives into Combat Features

March 25, 2004

GameSpot breaks down Kurenai’s wire-based execution system, revealing how players can impale, slice, suspend, and manipulate enemies with cinematic precision.

EGM Previews the Blood-Red Heroine

January 5, 2004

Electronic Gaming Monthly teases the narrative core of the game: a red-dressed kunoichi wielding a wire of death to avenge her father, blending elegance and brutality.

Game Informer Praises Visual Intensity

December 5, 2004

Game Informer describes Red Ninja as a “title too intense for one man to handle,” pointing to the studio’s clear vision and technical focus.

Red Ninja Shines at Tokyo Game Show

November 23, 2004

PSM ranked Red Ninja in its top 5 “Hottest Games” from TGS, praising its stealth-action combo and vicious new takedowns. “Think Tenchu, with a sharper edge.”

Official Announcement: PS2 & Xbox Release

September 26, 2003

The title’s debut at TGS confirmed its arrival on both PlayStation®2 and Xbox®, promising a hybrid gameplay system of stealth, action, and seduction.

A Tale of Betrayal and Revenge

The gripping narrative of Red Ninja: End of Honor was shaped through a collaboration between Tranji Studios and acclaimed Japanese screenwriter Shinsuke Sato.

Born in Hiroshima in 1970, Sato studied filmmaking at Musashino University of the Arts. He gained early acclaim with No Misbehavior In The Dorm, which won the PFF94 Grand Prix Award. His later films, including Tsukishima Capriccio and Bound For The Front Gate, received strong critical reception across Japan.

Sato’s talents caught the attention of director Jun Ichikawa, who commissioned him to write for Tokyo Lullaby, Tadon to Chikuwa, and Zawazawa Shimokitazawa. He later penned the screenplay for Sunflower, directed by Isao Yukisada.

In 2001, Sato made his directorial debut with Love Song. His second major feature, Princess Blade, helped establish the stylized cinematic tone that would later inspire the storytelling of Red Ninja.

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System Requirements

PlayStation 2

  • •Original PlayStation 2 console
  • •DualShock 2 controller
  • •Memory Card (8MB) for save data

Xbox

  • •Original Xbox console
  • •Xbox Controller S or Controller
  • •8MB of free storage for save data
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