Shadow of the Ninja
A hardcore action-platformer where players control ninja warriors Hayate or Kaede through dystopian Neo York City, battling an evil emperor's mechanized forces with authentic ninja weapons and acrobatic combat.
Platform
nes
Year
1990
Genre
Action Platformer
Developer
Natsume
Controls
About This Game
Features a unique two-player cooperative mode where both ninjas can attack simultaneously with distinct move sets - Hayate wields a katana while Kaede uses kusarigama chain weapons.
Pioneered the 'gripping' mechanic allowing characters to hang from pipes and ledges, later adopted by games like Ninja Gaiden.
Renowned for its atmospheric cyberpunk visuals, challenging difficulty, and one of the best NES soundtracks composed by Iku Mizutani (Sunsoft sound team).
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