TITLE MENU

Press any button on the Title Screen to display the Title Menu.

A difficulty level selection will appear on the first playthrough.

More of the menu will be displayed as you progress in the game.

CONTINUE

Appears when you have save data. The game will resume from the last checkpoint.

LOAD GAME

Resume from the last checkpoint or last cleared chapter.

NEW GAME

Start from the beginning of the game. Choose a difficulty here.

CHAPTER CHALLENGE

Play any chapter you have completed. Difficulty level can also be chosen. You cannot advance to other chapters here.

TAG MISSIONS

Aim to clear a mission with a partner.

OPTIONS

Displays the OPTIONS screen. Change the game settings here.

• OPTIONS

EXIT GAME

Exits the game. Only appears on the PC version.

DIFFICULTY

Choose a difficulty when starting a new game.
Clear on any difficulty to unlock the hardest PUNISHING difficulty.

HERO PLAY STYLE: HERO

For newcomers to the series or those unfamiliar with action games. Auto-Block will activate when low on health.

When the Health Gauge turns red, Hero Mode will activate.
During Hero Mode, you will automatically block or evade enemy attacks, making it easier to get the upper hand. Hero Mode will end either when the Hero Gauge runs out, or your health is restored.

Upper Gauge: Health Gauge
Lower Gauge: Hero Gauge

PATH OF THE ACOLYTE: NORMAL

The standard difficulty level.

PATH OF THE WARRIOR: HARD

For those experienced with the series or those good at action games. This difficulty puts up a good challenge.

PATH OF THE MENTOR: VERY HARD

Provides an incredibly challenging gameplay experience.

PATH OF THE MASTER NINJA: PUNISHING

The hardest difficulty level. Unlocked after clearing the game once on any difficulty. Only beatable by the best of the best.