Ninja Gaiden 
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Ninja Gaiden is a 1988 action-platformer developed by Tecmo for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control Ryu Hayabusa, a skilled ninja, as he embarks on a quest to avenge his father's death and thwart an evil organization. Known for its fluid gameplay, cinematic cutscenes, and challenging difficulty, the game became a benchmark for the genre and is highly regarded in gaming history.
Time to Beat
Main Story 2h 40m
Main + Extras 3h 0m
ttb_all 3h 0m
Speedrun Avg 0h 17m
Release Date
Dec 9, 1988
36 years ago
Age Ratings
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