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PlayStation · Action / Action-Adventure
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action, Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Core Design Ltd |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness is an action game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Core Design Ltd and published by Eidos Interactive. It blends action and action-adventure elements.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
Core Design Ltd also made Shellshock for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ninja: Shadow of Darkness is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness cheats & codes
29 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 8006D0C2
0050 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Money | 8006D068
FFFF |
| Infinite Lives | 8006D054
0009 |
| Infinite Smoke Bombs | 8006D0A0
0009 |
| Infinite Magic | 8006D0C4
0009 |
| Large Mode | 8006A342
0001 |
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Ninja: Shadow of Darkness FAQ
When did Ninja: Shadow of Darkness come out on the PS1?
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Ninja: Shadow of Darkness?
It was developed by Core Design Ltd and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Ninja: Shadow of Darkness multiplayer?
No. Ninja: Shadow of Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does Ninja: Shadow of Darkness take to play?
As an action game, Ninja: Shadow of Darkness typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ninja: Shadow of Darkness 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.