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Ninja Gaiden (1988)

byTecmo, Tecmo Koei Games

76/100IGDB Players42 ratings

Released: 1988
Modes: Single player
View: Side view

Adventure Arcade Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Platform Action Fantasy

Family Computer Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Entertainment System Wii Wii U

About

Experience the original adventure of Ryu Hayabusa, the shadow warrior, in this acclaimed and challenging action-platformer from the NES era!

Media

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Platforms

Family ComputerDec 09, 1988 Nintendo Entertainment SystemMar 1989 WiiJul 28, 2009 Nintendo 3DSAug 29, 2012 Wii U

Jan 30, 2014

Details

Developers: Tecmo Tecmo Koei Games
Publishers: Tecmo Tecmo Koei Games
Franchise: Ninja Gaiden
Genres: Adventure Arcade Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Platform
Themes: Action Fantasy
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view

Age Ratings

Mild Violence

7

PEGI 10+

A

CERO

L

CLASS_IND

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Ninja GaidenHack and slash/Beat 'em up

Ninja GaidenHack and slash/Beat 'em up

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