Ninja Spirit
Also known as: Saigo no Nindou | Saigo no Nindou: Ninja Spirit
There are a total of seven stages varying from woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples and cliffs. Each stage begins with the player slashing his way to the end, until he confronts a level boss. The ninja is always armed with the sword Righteous Cloud which can be fluidly used to attack in all directions. Extra weapons include the Swirling Leaf (shurikens), the Bamboo Thunder (bombs), and the Rising Dragon (kusarigama). There are also several powerup items, such as one unleashing multiple ninja ghosts to assist the player.
ArcadePlatformerHack and Slash
Released
31 Dec 1988
38 years ago
ZX SpectrumWiiTurboGrafx-16Amstrad CPC
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Overview
Summary
There are a total of seven stages varying from woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples and cliffs. Each stage begins with the player slashing his way to the end, until he confronts a level boss. The ninja is always armed with the sword Righteous Cloud which can be fluidly used to attack in all directions. Extra weapons include the Swirling Leaf (shurikens), the Bamboo Thunder (bombs), and the Rising Dragon (kusarigama). There are also several powerup items, such as one unleashing multiple ninja ghosts to assist the player.
Description
About This Game
Ninja Spirit is a side-scrolling action game that amazed the gaming
world with its precision graphics and quality game play. Play as the
ninja Moonlight and engage in a fierce battle to avenge his father’s
death and unlock the secrets of his birth. Select between the original
ARCADE MODE and PC-ENGINE MODE, which includes a life gauge. Use 4 types
of weapons; katana, shuriken, bombs, and chain and sickles to battle
your way through the enemies. Pick up power-up items and switch between
weapons to give you the advantage. You’ll need to consider the enemy
attacks and your weapon’s abilities in order to deftly make it through
all 7 stages.
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