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Ninja Spirit
Ninja SpiritRevenge-driven ninja action across seven deadly stages
The Legend of Kage
The Legend of KageClassic ninja arcade action where you slash, throw shuriken and rescue a princess across changing seasons
Overview
Description

Ninja Spirit puts you in the role of Gekkou, a young ninja seeking vengeance for his father's death. Set in an alternate feudal Japan, you slash through woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples, and cliffs, confronting fierce bosses at the end of each stage.

The game features multiple rescues that trigger seasonal changes, cooperative multiplayer modes, and iconic retro graphics that have made it a beloved title since its 1985 arcade debut. Originally released on arcade hardware and later ported to home systems, it remains a fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash experience for modern players.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Fans of retro arcade action
Retro arcade fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
1988-12-31
1985-10-01
Specifications
developer
Irem Corporation
Taito
publisher
NEC Technologies, Activision, Irem, Irem Corporation
Taito, Imagine Software, Nidecom Soft
age rating
ESRB E10+, PEGI 12
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Varied stage environments keep gameplay fresh
  • Multiple weapon types offer strategic depth
  • Co‑op mode adds replayability
  • Authentic retro arcade feel
  • Fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash gameplay
  • Unlimited shuriken keeps action continuous
  • Co‑op mode adds shared fun
  • Seasonal visual changes keep levels fresh
Cons
  • Limited modern quality‑of‑life features
  • Graphics are dated by today’s standards
  • Only available on PC
  • Limited modern graphics compared to contemporary titles
  • Simple AI can feel repetitive after many plays
  • No official online leaderboards
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