So, Ninja Gaiden on the Sega Master System—yeah, it’s not just an NES port. Same killer ninja action, but they mixed things up with new levels and a different story. You still slash through enemies with that satisfyingly tight control, but the layouts throw some fresh surprises at you. The first stage already feels familiar yet different, like running into an old friend who got a haircut.

Graphics are solid for 8-bit, with those classic Ninja Gaiden vibes—dark alleys, flickering torches, and enemies popping out of nowhere. The music’s got that same urgent, synth-heavy energy too. If you’ve played the NES version, you’ll notice little tweaks, like how some jumps feel slightly weightier. Not bad, just… different.

Honestly, it’s cool to see how Sega put their own spin on it. Still punishing, still addictive. Just don’t expect it to play exactly like the one you remember.