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Ninja Spirit
TurboGrafx-16 · Released December 31, 1988 · Developed by Irem Corporation · Published by NEC Technologies
★ 71Total 71Single playerMultiplayer
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upArcadeActionFantasySurvival
Loose
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CIB
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Sealed
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Summary
There are a total of seven stages varying from woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples and cliffs. Each stage begins with the player slashing his way to the end, until he confronts a level boss.
The ninja is always armed with the sword Righteous Cloud which can be fluidly used to attack in all directions. Extra weapons include the Swirling Leaf (shurikens), the Bamboo Thunder (bombs), and the Rising Dragon (kusarigama). There are also several powerup items, such as one unleashing multiple ninja ghosts to assist the player.
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Details
IGDB Rating
71.39 / 100
11 ratings
Total Rating
71.39 / 100
11 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Survival
Developer
Irem Corporation
Also known as
JapanSaigo no NindouJapanese title - romanization
AliasSaigo no Nindou: Ninja SpiritAlternative title
Release history (11 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1988 | Arcade | — |
| Jul 6, 1990 | TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine | — |
| Dec 31, 1990 | Amiga | — |
| Dec 31, 1990 | ZX Spectrum | — |
| Dec 31, 1990 | Amstrad CPC | — |
| Dec 31, 1990 | Atari ST/STE | — |
| Dec 31, 1990 | Commodore C64/128/MAX | — |
| May 8, 2007 | Wii | — |
| May 11, 2007 | Wii | — |
| May 14, 2007 | Wii | — |
| Aug 3, 2007 | Wii | — |
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Storyline
The game's hero, Gekkou, is a young ninja who lost his father to a mysterious half-man half-beast creature. The plot of Ninja Spirit is based on the quest of his revenge in an alternative feudal Japan.
