Ninja Spirit
| Ninja Spirit | |
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| Basic Information | |
Type(s) |
Video Game |
| Irem | |
| Irem, NEC | |
| 2D | |
| 2D Platform | |
| HuCard, Digital Download | |
| Turbo Pad, Turbo Tap, GameCube Controller, Wii Remote, Wii Classic Controller | |
| Arcade, Game Boy, PC-Engine and TurboGrafx-16 | |
| Virtual Console | |
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| Ratings | |
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| Play Information | |
Player(s) |
1-2 |
| Arcade Specifications | |
| 8-Way Joystick, 2 Buttons | |
 European Release Date(s)
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| Virtual Console May 11, 2007 | |
   North American Release Date(s)
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| TurboGrafx-16 1990 Virtual Console May 14, 2007 | |
 Japanese Release Date(s)
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| Arcade machines 1988 PC-Engine July 6, 1990 Virtual Console May 8, 2007 | |
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| Achievements GOG | In-Game | Origin | PlayStation Trophies | Retro Steam | Xbox Live | |
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).
Contents
Story[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
PC-Engine Boxart
TurboGrafx 16 Boxart
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