Underplayed Gems

Ninja: Shadow of Darkness (1998)

Ninja: Shadow of Darkness cover
Developer
Core Design
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating
3.5 of 5, 6 player ratings

How it feels

A relentless arcade brawl where you slash through increasingly punishing environments as a young ninja, collecting power-ups and bracing for massive boss showdowns.

fast-pacedarcade-styleaction-focusedchallengingcombat-heavyprogressive difficultyboss encountershack and slash

About

Ninja is a fast-paced, arcade style action-adventure. The game features highly detailed environments, a wide range of special effects and huge end-of-level bosses. Assuming the role of the young ninja Kurosawa, you must guide him through a series of progressively difficult environments. The Ninja is able to collect magic potions, scrolls, extra lives, energy and weapons throughout the levels to help him on his quest.

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