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Ninja Gaiden
76IGDB player score
43 ratings
About this game
Experience the original adventure of Ryu Hayabusa, the shadow warrior, in this acclaimed and challenging action-platformer from the NES era!
Ninja Action! The stage is set for conspiracy, mystery and evil in America. Come with Ninja Ryu as he takes you on his fateful journey. Tecmo's unique cinema display system develops the story stage by stage. You piece together the puzzle, while watching the movie-like graphics. Decide what action to take. Use the secret sword and items collected during the action scenes to fight your way to the goal!
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Game facts
Release date
Dec 9, 1988
Developer
Tecmo, Tecmo Koei Games
Publisher
Tecmo, Tecmo Koei Games
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Game modes
Single player
Franchise
Ninja Gaiden
Perspective
Side view
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