Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom 1991
Developed by Koei Tecmo Games, Tecmo, Tecmo
- Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Thrilling new cinema screen! Follow the story of Ryu's epic adventure through Tecmo's movie-like Cinema Screen Animation. As you complete each level, a new part of the story unfolds. Exciting new powers and weapons! Over the years Ninja Ryu's fighting skills have improved to include fantastic new powers and weapons. Action-packed Ninja adventure! Can you get Ryu through his most challenging adventure as he battles the hideous ancient forces of darkness to save mankind? The Ultimate Ninja Challenge!
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About the game
- Platforms
- Arcade, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developer
- Koei Tecmo Games, Tecmo, Tecmo
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games, Tecmo, Playtronic, Tecmo
- Released
- June 21, 1991
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 47 ratings.
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