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Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos
About this game
"Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos" was released by TECMO in 1990 for an 8-bit home console. In this side-scrolling action game, the Dragon Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, fights with his katana and ninjutsu to stop the resurrection of an evil god. The title gained worldwide popularity for the thrill of conquering demanding stages with ninja actions, combined with cinematic "Tecmo Theater" cutscenes that look just like a movie.
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Game facts
Release date
Feb 5, 2026
Developer
Tecmo
Publisher
Hamster Corporation
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5
Genres
Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Themes
Action
Game modes
Single player
Franchise
Ninja Gaiden
Perspective
Side view
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