Ninja Spirit

December 31, 1988 Irem Corporation, Irem Corporation NEC Technologies, Activision, Irem, Irem Corporation
Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Arcade
Arcade C64 ZXS Wii Atari-ST turbografx16 Amiga ACPC
About

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.
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.
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User Score
71.4
Total Score
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1988
Developer Irem Corporation, Irem Corporation
Publisher NEC Technologies, Activision, Irem, Irem Corporation
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy, Survival