Ninja Gaiden
The punishing action-platformer starring Ryu Hayabusa on a quest to avenge his father. Introduces cinematic cutscenes and wall-climbing mechanics to the genre.
Platform
NES
Year
1988
Genre
Action-Platformer
Developer
Tecmo
Controls
About This Game
Pioneered the use of animated story sequences between levels, raising narrative standards for NES games.
Notorious for its brutal difficulty with respawning enemies, bottomless pits, and the infamous 'bird interrupt' mechanic.
Sold over 1.2 million copies despite its challenge, spawning one of gaming's most respected action franchises.
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