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Guide Ryu Hayabusa through levels, battling enemies and mastering tricky platforming.

Ninja Gaiden Iii - The Ancient Ship Of Doom Game
Ninja Gaiden III - The Ancient Ship Of Doom game

🎮 Game Controls

Make sure the game window is active to play.

  • ↑↓←→ Move
  • Z Btn A (Jump)
  • X Btn B (Run/Fire)
  • Enter Start
  • V Select
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About Ninja Gaiden Iii - The Ancient Ship Of Doom

Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, developed by Tecmo. It was the third entry in the series on the NES, arriving at a time when side-scrolling action games were pushing the limits of the hardware with faster pacing and more detailed visuals.

You control the ninja Ryu Hayabusa, moving through levels screen by screen while fighting soldiers, mutants, and other enemies with your Dragon Sword. Your main goal is to stop a bioweapon threat, which involves navigating diverse locations like industrial complexes and alien vessels. Key mechanics include a limited supply of special weapons, such as a fire wheel or windmill shuriken, and the ability to cling to and climb certain walls and ceilings. The game is known for its demanding difficulty, with relentless enemy placements and precise platforming required. Playing it feels like a constant, tense test of your reflexes and patience.

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