Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991)

Developer

Koei Tecmo Games, Tecmo, Tecmo

Publisher

Koei Tecmo Games, Tecmo, Playtronic, Tecmo

Platforms

Arcade, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System

Genres

Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade

Rating

4.2 of 5, 45 player ratings

Where to get it

Nintendo eShop

How it feels

Fast ninja platformer with movie-style storytelling as Ryu battles ancient dark forces through punishing levels.

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About

Thrilling new cinema screen! Follow the story of Ryu's epic adventure through Tecmo's movie-like Cinema Screen Animation. As you complete each level, a new part of the story unfolds. Exciting new powers and weapons! Over the years Ninja Ryu's fighting skills have improved to include fantastic new powers and weapons. Action-packed Ninja adventure! Can you get Ryu through his most challenging adventure as he battles the hideous ancient forces of darkness to save mankind? The Ultimate Ninja Challenge!

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