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

Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom cover

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

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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!

Screenshots

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