The NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy collected on SNES, faithful and accessible. Essential for rediscovering this demanding action trilogy.
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Compilation of the first three Ninja Gaiden episodes in Super Nintendo versions. Published by Tecmo, released in the USA in 1995. Ninja Gaiden I, II and III remastered with Super NES visuals, Ryu Hayabusa in side-scrolling levels and animated cutscenes. The definitive Ninja Gaiden collection on Super Nintendo.
Ninja Gaiden Trilogy review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Bringing together the three Ninja Gaiden, the compilation gathers cinematic, intense soundtracks, among the most memorable of the NES era, here carried by the SNES. From heroic themes to dark melodies, each entry keeps its dramatic urgency. For the enthusiast, this sonic concentrate is worth as much as the games themselves.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Official compilation of the three NES Ninja Gaiden games reworked for the Super Nintendo, published by Tecmo in the US in 1995. Released very late with a small NTSC print run, it became one of the most sought-after and expensive SNES titles, carried by the action series' prestige and its limited availability. Demand is strong in every condition: the cartridge alone already commands high prices, with a complete cardboard box in fine shape reaching the top of the range.
Memorable bosses
A remastered compilation of three action classics, this cartridge gathers a host of formidable guardians punctuated by striking cutscenes. From the sorcerer Jaquio to demons risen from darkness, each boss demands precise jumps, pinpoint positioning and a good dose of memorization. A cutting difficulty and theatrical staging make it a concentrate of snappy, memorable clashes.
Is Ninja Gaiden Trilogy still worth playing in 2026?
Ninja Gaiden Trilogy gathers the three NES entries of the saga, restyled with Super Nintendo graphics. The appeal lies in revisiting Ryu Hayabusa and his brisk stages in a convenient, accessible package, ideal for rediscovering this demanding action. A few difficulty tweaks and reworked sound divide purists, yet the whole remains a handy entry point. For fans of old-school action and frank challenge, it is a relevant cartridge that still grips today, well worth keeping on hand.
