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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

199080/100
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureArcade
This NES classic throws you into a relentless gauntlet of precision platforming and brutal combat. Ninja Gaiden II demands a mastery of its wall-climbing and enemy placement, with instant-death pitfalls around every corner. The cutscenes, though simple by today's standards, were a revelation at the time, weaving a cinematic narrative between bouts of pixelated carnage, making it a standout experience for its era.

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The Ninja Ryu is back to avenge the death of his father, and stop the Evil Ashtar. A year has passed since Ryu last faced his arch enemy, and still the activity down at the bottom of the realm of darkness continues. Ashtar, the evil lord who secretly controls Jaquio, is again on the move, and it is up to Ryu, the "Ninja Dragon" to put a stop to it. Use all of the secrets of the real Ninjitsu, along with the exciting audio and visual special effects and be drawn into the fantasy world of Ninja Gaiden II The Dark Sword Of Chaos.

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