Shadow of the Ninja (1990)

Developer: Natsume Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Taito, Playtronic, Natsume Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A hard-edged futuristic ninja side-scroller demanding quick reflexes and precise combat on the NES.

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About

Shadow of the Ninja, originally released in Japan as Yami no Shigotonin Kage, and later released in Europe as Blue Shadow, is a 1990 futuristic ninja-themed side-scrolling action game by Natsume for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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