Ninja Gaiden 3 - The Ancient Ship of Doom
Clear Ryu Hayabusa’s name with sword and ninja attacks, grabbing platforms and pipes to change your position above or below enemies.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.6 / 10
About this game
Falsely accused of murder, Ryu Hayabusa fights through action stages to uncover the culprit. Use his sword and ninja powers to face the enemies blocking the route. His movement also includes grabbing platforms and pipes instead of remaining on the floor. These holds let Ryu attack foes from above or below, so reaching a surface can change how a confrontation is approached. Advance through the stages with the available skills while following his attempt to prove his innocence.
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For players interested in fighting from different vertical positions.
Grabbing surfaces expands where an encounter can be approached. Sword and ninja powers provide the attacks used from those positions.
Strengths
- Platforms and pipes become combat positions rather than scenery alone.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy using vertical terrain during action.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Stage-based progress keeps the pursuit tied to successive action challenges. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The relationship between a hold and an enemy’s position gives movement a combat purpose. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The false accusation gives Ryu’s fighting a clear investigative motive. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Grabbable platforms and pipes establish a specific movement option to learn. | Reviewed | 7.7 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Koei Tecmo Games
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games
- Release date
- 1991
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreShooter
- Tags
- Arcade StyleStory-drivenPlatformingMelee CombatSide-scrollingPixel Art2D GraphicsMain Story Under 10 HoursScience FictionSolo-friendlyLinear LevelsFast-paced
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1991
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com