NES/Famicom

Shadow of the Ninja

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 th...

Genre: Platform
Year: 1990
Developer: Natsume Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Natsume, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

44 achievements · 490 total points

Desperate Attack! Use the Ninpo attack. (any ninja)
1 pts
A Constellation of Cheap Chrome Find shurikens while playing as Hayate
2 pts
Lights Twist in the Metal Find shurikens while playing as Kaede
2 pts
They Do Not Make Choices Fully power up a weapon
5 pts
I'll Settle for a Draw Navigate across the derelict ships and beat Stage 1-1
5 pts
Ballistic Logistics Make your way to the warehouse and beat Stage 1-2
5 pts
Built to Preserve Order Cross the machine room and beat Stage 1-3
5 pts
Precision Targeting Defeat Missleman in one-on-one combat and beat Stage 1-4
5 pts
You Fight Well... Wade through the bowels of the corrupted city and beat Stage 2-1
5 pts
...In the Old Style Ascend to the city's surface and beat Stage 2-2
5 pts
Weapons and Tools Dismantle the Killer-Tank and beat Stage 2-3
5 pts
Now You're the Boss Too... Demonstrate your parkour skills and beat the first half of Stage 3
5 pts
...Of This Pile of Rubble Explore the ruins and arrive at the boss in Stage 3
5 pts
Hey! You're That Ninja! Beat Stage 3-3!
5 pts
I'll Be the Ghost in the Machine Climb aboard the Air Fortress and beat Stage 4-1
5 pts
I Hate Those Goddamn Machines Maneuver through the interior of the fortress and beat Stage 4-2
10 pts
The Soul of a Hero Keep Captain Hawk grounded and beat Stage 4-3
10 pts
Who Can See the Future? Enter Garuda's inner sanctum and beat Stage 5-1
10 pts
Worst Place to Live in America Bring peace to the city by defeating Garuda with Hayate
10 pts
A City of Dreams Destroy Garuda's wicked empire by defeating him with Kaede
10 pts
Raining Down Like Hellfire Beat Stage 1 without dying
10 pts
Fear Is an Illusion Beat Stage 2 without dying
10 pts
A Weed to Be Cut Beat Stage 3 without dying
25 pts
The Age of Flesh Is Over Beat Stage 4 without dying
25 pts
Subtle in Artillery Defeat Missleman without taking damage[No Subweapons, Any Character, 1P Only]
10 pts
One-Man Army Defeat Killer-Tank without taking damage[No Subweapons, Any Character, 1P Only]
10 pts
A Contest of Knights Defeat Golden Samurai without taking damage[No Subweapons, Any Character, 1P Only]
10 pts
Who Needs the High Ground? Defeat Captain Hawk without taking damage[No Subweapons, Any Character, 1P Only]
25 pts
Master of Kage! Defeat Garuda with full weapon power! (and without damage)
25 pts
Slash Through the Monkey Business Find secret katana in stage 1-1
1 pts
A Scribe of the Wheel Find secret scroll in stage 1-3
5 pts
Centrifugal Force Find secret bombs in stage 1-3
2 pts
Explosive Climb Find secret bombs in stage 3-1
2 pts
Vitality Container Find secret potion in stage 3-2
1 pts
The Sound of Destruction Find secret bombs in stage 4-1
2 pts
An Extra Bill of Health Find secret potion in stage 4-2
2 pts
Set Sail Ahead! Clear Stage 1_1 damagless without ever pressing left.[No Subweapons, Any Character, 1P Only]
10 pts
Rocketsweeper Defeat Missleman in 17 seconds or less.[No Subweapons, Any Character, 1P Only]
10 pts
Through the Muck and Mire Clear Stage 2_2 damageless in 23 seconds or less without ever pressing left.[Any Character, 1P Only]
5 pts
Agent of the Stratosphere Clear Stage 4_2 in 85 seconds or less.[Any Character, 1P Only]
25 pts
Battlehardened and Made to Win From the start of Stage 5_2 Reach Garuda damageless.[Any Character, 1P Only]
10 pts
End of a Tyrant! Beat the Game without dying! (any Ninja)
50 pts
Kama Reaper Clear game using only kusarigama 1CC sub weapons allowed[Any Character,1P Only]
50 pts
Bladejitsu Clear game using only katana 1CC sub weapons not allowed[Any Character,1P Only]
50 pts

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Shadow of the Ninja frequently asked questions

How do I play Shadow of the Ninja online with a friend?

Shadow of the Ninja (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Shadow of the Ninja on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Shadow of the Ninja in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Shadow of the Ninja netplay lag?

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Does Shadow of the Ninja have achievements?

Yes, Shadow of the Ninja has 44 achievements worth 490 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

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