A port of Tecmo's legendary ninja action-platformer. The brutal difficulty is fully intact. Less visually impressive than the NES version but the action remains effective. For those who enjoy a punishing challenge.
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Action1 player12+
Description
Action-adventure featuring Ryu Hayabusa battling demonic forces, Master System version. Published by Tecmo, released in Europe and Brazil in 1992. Ryu in side-scrolling view with his dragon sword in SF levels. Master System port of Ninja Gaiden.
Ninja Gaiden review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,16 MB📅01/01/1992
Published by Sega
Ninja Gaiden (Master System) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A Master System version of Ninja Gaiden where Ryu Hayabusa fights demonic forces, published in Europe and Brazil, distinct from the famous rival-console entries. Its desirability rests on the scarcity of this 8-bit adaptation of a highly prized action license and a limited run, notably in Brazil. Collectors seek it for its singularity within the Ninja Gaiden franchise and its status as an uncommon console edition.
Is Ninja Gaiden still worth playing in 2026?
A Master System exclusive action adventure from Tecmo, this Ninja Gaiden leaves the console formula behind for a more open game where Ryu Hayabusa explores environments and faces demonic forces with the sword. The snappy pace, the ninja mood and a less linear than expected level design give a real personality to this version distinct from the NES entries. The difficulty stays demanding. For a retro ninja action fan, someone curious about the licence's overlooked variations or a collector, the title keeps a singular character and a substantial challenge.
