Ninja Gaiden Trilogy SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action / Adventure

Ninja Gaiden Trilogy

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperTeam Ninja
PublisherTecmo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesNinja Gaiden
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Ninja Gaiden Trilogy is an action game developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo. It blends action and adventure elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

It is part of the Ninja Gaiden series. The series also appears on other systems with Ninja Gaiden (NES) and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES).

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)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Ninja Gaiden Trilogy 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 Gaiden Trilogy gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Ninja Gaiden Trilogy cheats & codes

110 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Untouchable6DB5-3797
Start Every Life with 2 Shadow NinjasDEB9-14C4
Untouchable1DB4-CD4D
UntouchableDDAB-3FE7
Start With 99 Weapon Points (ignore the counter)176C-CDE7
Invincible After 1 Hit, Except For Falling Off Screen7E009301

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Ninja Gaiden Trilogy walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Ninja Gaiden Trilogy FAQ

When did Ninja Gaiden Trilogy come out on the SNES?

Ninja Gaiden Trilogy was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Ninja Gaiden Trilogy?

It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo.

Is Ninja Gaiden Trilogy multiplayer?

No. Ninja Gaiden Trilogy is a single-player game.

How long does Ninja Gaiden Trilogy take to play?

As an action game, Ninja Gaiden Trilogy 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.

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