Shadow of the Ninja (Wii)

Discuss Review + Want + Have Contribute

Description

In the 21st century, the evil Emperor Garuda has taken over the city of New York, killing many of its inhabitants. You play as either Hayate or Kaede, two ninjas who are attempting to free the city from Garuda's control.

Shadow of the Ninja is a typical side-scrolling action game, consisting of running, slashing and jumping through 5 levels, each with 4 sub-stages with numerous and varied foes, and a boss enemy at their end.

Kaede and Hayate can not only jump; as ninjas, they can hang from platforms and make swift saltomortals between floors. Sometimes, canisters containing powerups can be found. Typical powerups extend range of the default sword, or they may be additional weapons such as throwing stars and a ninja weapon that looks like a big grappling hook on a string.

As with a great many NES action games, but unlike the very similar (and tangentially related) Ninja Gaiden series, the game allows two players to play cooperatively.

Screenshots

There are no Wii screenshots for this game.

There are 18 other screenshots on file for other versions of this game.

Alternate Titles

• "Kage" -- Japanese Title
• "Blue Shadow" -- European Title

Part of the Following Groups

• Game Center CX challenge games
• Theme: Ninjas

User Reviews

There are no reviews for the Wii release of this game. You can use the links below to write your own review or read reviews for the other platforms of this game.

The Press Says

Nintendo Life

Jun 18, 2010

60

Forums

There are currently no topics for this game.

Trivia

Music

Unlike most NES games, the PAL release of Blue Shadow has been reprogrammed so that the music does not run any slower.