← → ↑ ↓ = Directions
Z = A X = B
enter ↵ = Start
space = Select
F8 = Load state
F5 = Save state
Only while game is active!
Ninja Action! The stage is set for conspiracy, mystery and evil in America. Come with Ninja Ryu as he takes you on his fateful journey. Tecmo's unique cinema display system develops the story stage by stage. You piece together the puzzle, while watching the movie-like graphics. Decide what action to take. Use the secret sword and items collected during the action scenes to fight your way to the goal!
Ninja Gaiden is a side-scrolling platform game in which the player takes control of the player character, Ryu Hayabusa, and guides him through six “Acts” that comprise 20 levels.[17] Ryu's physical strength is represented by a life meter, which decreases when he is hit by an enemy or projectile.