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Ninja Gaiden
Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up
Ninja Gaiden
Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ninja Gaiden |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Ninja Gaiden is a beat 'em up developed by Tecmo and published by Atari.
Among the 33 C64 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #14 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.
Ninja Gaiden supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
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
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 and published by Atari.
Is Ninja Gaiden multiplayer?
Yes. Ninja Gaiden supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
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.