Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
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Release Date

NES

  • US Mar 1989
  • EU 15th Aug 1991

Wii (Wii Shop)

  • US 14th May 2007, 500 points
  • EU 21st Sep 2007, 600 points
  • JP 10th Apr 2007, 500 points

3DS (3DS eShop)

  • EU 15th Nov 2012, £4.49
  • JP 29th Aug 2012, ¥500
  • US 13th Dec 2012, $4.99

Wii U eShop

  • US 6th Feb 2014, $4.99
  • EU 27th Mar 2014, £3.49
  • JP 26th Mar 2014, ¥500

Nintendo Switch Online (Subscription)

  • Available Now
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Reviews

  • Review Ninja Gaiden (Wii U eShop / NES)

    Original Gaiden

    With a hit-list of sequels and spin-offs spanning more than two decades and its latest iteration — Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge — even slicing out a spot in the Wii U's launch lineup, Ninja Gaiden's reputation precedes it. An East-meets-West action platformer with an Japanese aesthetic and an American action-hero heart, this is...

  • Review Ninja Gaiden (3DS eShop / NES)

    Frustratingly fun

    Gamers nowadays might be more familiar with the rebooted series, but now you've got yet another chance to experience the original NES Ninja Gaiden, the game that started it all. A classic 2D action platformer, you assume the role of Ryu Hayabusa as he seeks to kill Jaquio, who murdered his father. This original is frequently...

  • Review Ninja Gaiden (Wii Virtual Console / NES)

    The nimble ninja

    Ninja Gaiden ranks as one of the finest 'ninja' style games ever made, right up there with The Revenge of Shinobi. When it was first released it amazed gamers with the degree of control it allowed over the main character, Ryu. He felt so quick and mobile - just like a proper Ninja should - and within seconds of picking up the pad,...

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About The Game

Players take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a rising warrior in his family's clan whose main role in the world is to protect the Dark Dragon Blade from getting into the hands of evil. Ryu Hayabusa travels to America to seek vengeance for his father’s death.

Players fight their way through six challenging side-scrolling levels while defeating gangs of street thugs, battling evil ninjas and fighting barbarian bosses by using the deadly Dragon Sword, ninja skills and Ninpo – ninja magic. Players can run, crouch, jump and climb as they make their way through each stage and collect items to gain points, strength, and weapons.