Ninja Gaiden
Commodore 64 · Platformer
Ninja Gaiden
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ninja Gaiden |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Ninja Gaiden is a platformer developed by Tecmo.
Among the 156 C64 platformers in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ninja Gaiden series; on the C64 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). Tecmo also made Gemini Wing, Bomb Jack and Mighty Bomb Jack for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ninja Gaiden is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Ninja Gaiden walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ninja Gaiden.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Ninja Gaiden FAQ
Who made Ninja Gaiden?
It was developed by Tecmo.
Is Ninja Gaiden multiplayer?
No. Ninja Gaiden is a single-player game.
How long does Ninja Gaiden take to play?
As a platformer, 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.