Ninja Spirit

Ninja Spirit
Basic Information
Type(s)	Video Game
Developer(s)	Irem
Publisher(s)	Irem, NEC
Perspective	2D
Genre(s)	2D Platform
Media	HuCard, Digital Download
Input	Turbo Pad, Turbo Tap, GameCube Controller, Wii Remote, Wii Classic Controller
Platform(s)	Arcade, Game Boy, PC-Engine and TurboGrafx-16
Digital Platform(s)	Virtual Console
Retail Features
Ratings
Play Information
Player(s)	1-2
Technical Information
Arcade Specifications
Input	8-Way Joystick, 2 Buttons
European Release Date(s)
Virtual Console May 11, 2007
North American Release Date(s)
TurboGrafx-16 1990 Virtual Console May 14, 2007
Japanese Release Date(s)
Arcade machines 1988 PC-Engine July 6, 1990 Virtual Console May 8, 2007
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Ninja Spirit is an arcade game released by Irem is 1988. The game was later ported to the TurboGrafx 16/PC-Engine and the Game Boy (Japan Only).

Story

The game tells the story of Moonlight, a ninja who lost his father by the hands of a half human, half animal creature. It is a basic story of revenge, with little depth.

Gameplay

The game is a basic platformer. You move form one side of the screen to the next while killing enemies and ultimately you fight a boss.

Weapons

The game starts you off with four basic weapons, and you can switch between them anytime and power them up individually.

• Kantana

A basic sword that allows for close-ranged combat. When powered up, the range of this is increased.

• Shuriken

Throwing stars that you can throw in one direction. When powered up, it allows for a spread shot as well as increased speed.

• Sickle and Chain

A weapon that you can swing around 360 degrees. When powered up, range and speed of this weapon is increased.

• Sedentary Bombs

Explosives that you throw at your enemies and plant on the ground as a mine. When powered up, you can throw the weapon rapider.

Power Ups

The game features many power ups along side your basic weapons.

• Red Orb

This orb powers up your weapon.

• Blue Orb

This orb allows for your shadow clones to appear. You can have up to two shadow clones.

• Orange Orb

This orb gives you a temporary flame barrier which makes enemies that are close to you take damage.

• White Orb

This orb clears the screen of enemies.

Gallery

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  PC-Engine Boxart

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  TurboGrafx 16 Boxart