Underplayed Gems

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden III - The Ancient Ship of Doom (2026)

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden III - The Ancient Ship of Doom cover
Developer
Tecmo
Publisher
Hamster Corporation
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5
Genres
Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

Classic 8-bit side-scroller with rhythmic combat and dramatic story interludes.

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About

"Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom" was released by Tecmo in 1991 for an 8-bit home console. In this side-scrolling action game, the Dragon Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, fights with his katana and ninjutsu to prove his innocence in the murder of Irene and uncover the truth. Enjoy the ninja battles and "Tecmo Theater", which have evolved even further since the previous game.

Screenshots

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