Atari Lynx · Beat 'em Up
Ninja Gaiden
Deep cut
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | BlueSky Software |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ninja Gaiden |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Atari Lynx in 1990, Ninja Gaiden is a beat 'em up developed by BlueSky Software and published by Atari.
It came out in the Lynx's second year on the market. Other notable Lynx releases from 1990 include Gauntlet: The Third Encounter and Todd's Adventures in Slime World. Among the 8 Lynx beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ninja Gaiden series; on the Lynx you can also try Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. The series also appears on other systems with Ninja Gaiden (NES) and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES). BlueSky Software also made Cyberball 2072 for the Lynx.
Ninja Gaiden 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 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.
Ninja Gaiden walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Lynx games today
The Lynx library is small, so it is easy to find its best games, and it remains a cult favorite among handheld collectors.
Ninja Gaiden FAQ
When did Ninja Gaiden come out on the Lynx?
Ninja Gaiden was released for the Atari Lynx in 1990.
Who made Ninja Gaiden?
It was developed by BlueSky Software and published by Atari.
Is Ninja Gaiden multiplayer?
No. Ninja Gaiden is a single-player game.
How long does Ninja Gaiden take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Ninja Gaiden 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.
Read more about Ninja Gaiden on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.