Ninja Gaiden Deep cut
Atari Lynx · Beat 'em Up
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Midnite Entertainment Group |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ninja Gaiden |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Midnite Entertainment Group and published by Atari, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom arrived on the Atari Lynx in 1993 as a beat 'em up.
It landed about 4 years into the Lynx's life. Other notable Lynx releases from 1993 include Lemmings, Desert Strike and BattleWheels.
It is part of the Ninja Gaiden series; on the Lynx you can also try Ninja Gaiden. The series also appears on other systems with Ninja Gaiden (NES) and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES).
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Lynx hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
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Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom FAQ
When did Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom come out on the Lynx?
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom was released for the Atari Lynx in 1993.
Who made Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom?
It was developed by Midnite Entertainment Group and published by Atari.
Is Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom multiplayer?
No. Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is a single-player game.
How long does Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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