Ninja Gaiden Games

Ryu Hayabusa's first mission introduced cinematic storytelling to the NES with anime-style cutscenes, while delivering punishingly precise action-platformer gameplay that tested every ninja's patience.

The best Ninja Gaiden on NES — Ryu Hayabusa's second outing introduces shadow clones, longer stages, and better cutscene storytelling in a game considered by many to surpass the acclaimed original.

The final NES Ninja Gaiden — Ryu investigates the ancient ship of doom while framed for Irene's murder in the darkest Ninja Gaiden narrative, also infamous for being the series' most punishing entry.