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KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. KT0025 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z downloadable game

SKU CH-SC39-KSMAR MPN KT0025

A downloadable action game for Windows where you play a cyborg ninja slaughtering zombies with sword and mecha arm, activated on Steam

  • NameYAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z [Online Game Code]
  • PublisherKoei Tecmo
  • TypeGame
  • ESRB RatingM - Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Viol
  • GenreAction
  • PackagingDownload
  • Play as a cybernetic ninja in a comic-book world
  • Mature 17+ rating for intense violence and gore
  • Steam DRM enables instant library access
  • Runs on modest PCs with 3 GB RAM
  • Recommended quad-core 2.7 GHz for smoother action

What you receive

YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z is a downloadable action game published by Koei Tecmo and delivered as a Steam code. The title carries an ESRB Mature 17+ rating for intense violence, blood, gore, strong language, sexual themes and drug references. You play as Yaiba, a cyborg ninja who slices through zombies with a sword and a mechanised arm in a stylised comic-book world. The product is brand new and activates instantly on Steam.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Players who want a fast-paced, over-the-top hack-and-slash experience with a distinctive visual style will fit right in. The game requires a Steam account and a Windows PC that meets the listed system requirements. Buyers who prefer physical media, offline DRM-free installers, or games rated for younger audiences should look elsewhere. The title is single-player only, so anyone seeking cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes will not find them here.

Graphics requirement that decides compatibility

Minimum graphics specification calls for an NVIDIA GeForce 9800 or better, while the recommended spec targets a GTX 460 or better. A dual-core 2.5 GHz processor and 3 GB of RAM satisfy the minimum baseline, whereas a quad-core 2.7 GHz CPU and 8 GB of RAM meet the recommended tier. You also need 7 GB of free storage for the minimum install and 8 GB for the recommended configuration. Verify your hardware against these figures before purchase.

Highlights

  • Play as a cybernetic ninja in a comic-book world
  • Mature 17+ rating for intense violence and gore
  • Steam DRM enables instant library access
  • Runs on modest PCs with 3 GB RAM
  • Recommended quad-core 2.7 GHz for smoother action

Specifications

NameYAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z [Online Game Code]
PublisherKoei Tecmo
ModelKT0025
TypeGame
ESRB RatingM - Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)
GenreAction
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
System RequirementsMinimum:
OS: Windows XP (32-bit)
Processor: Dual core CPU 2.5 GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 or better
Storage: 7 GB available space
Sound Card: Standard audio device
Recommended:
OS: Windows 7
Processor: Quad core 2.7 GHz or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: 5.1 audio device
FeatureStep into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie's arms to use as nunchucks?
* The images are from an in-development build and may differ from the final version.
DisclaimerYAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z copyright 2014 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. & Team NINJA. All rights reserved. Published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Developed by Team NINJA. Co-developed by comcept Inc. & Spark Unlimited. YAIBA, NINJA GAIDEN, Team NINJA and the Team NINJA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. Unreal Engine, Copyright 1998 - 2014, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Unreal, Unreal Engine, the circle-U logo and the Powered by Unreal Engine logo are trademarks or register
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the Steam DRM for this 2014 title require any future client updates or re-authentication?

The game uses Steam DRM; as long as the Steam client remains installed and you log in periodically, the licence stays valid without separate re-activation steps.

Which component hits its limit first during extended play — the 3 GB minimum RAM or the GTX 9800 graphics?

The GTX 9800 class GPU will saturate before system RAM becomes a bottleneck, especially at higher texture settings in prolonged sessions.

How much fan noise and heat should I expect from a GTX 460 running this game all day?

A GTX 460 under sustained load draws enough power to spin its cooler audibly; case airflow will determine whether temperatures stay comfortable during marathon sessions.

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