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Ninja: Shadow of Darkness

Enter the mystical world of Kurosawa, the young ninja, as he fights his way through 11 levels of puzzles, baddies and bosses with dozens of fighting moves, weapons and magic spells in this third person action arcade game. Ninja- Shadow of Darkness was originally developed for the Sega Saturn and then moved over to the PlayStation. The game is an action/arcade style game similar to Fighting Force, with some additional platformer elements.

Genre: Action
Year: 1997
Developer: Core Design Ltd
Publisher: Eidos
Players: 1

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Achievements

67 achievements · 646 total points

Extinct Beat the final boss in "The Forest" without getting hit and without using cheats
10 pts
The Forest Complete "The Forest"
2 pts
Forester Complete "The Forest" without using cheats
5 pts
Gokyu Complete "The Forest" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
Dual-Headed Challenge Beat the final boss in "The Cemetery" without getting hit and without using cheats
10 pts
The Cemetery Complete "The Cemetery"
2 pts
Undertaker Complete "The Cemetery" without using cheats
5 pts
Yonkyu Complete "The Cemetary" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
The Monastery Exterior Complete "The Monastery Exterior"
2 pts
Shadow Complete "The Monastery Exterior" without using cheats
5 pts
Sankyu Complete "The Monastery Exterior" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
The Monastery Interior Complete "The Monastery Interior"
2 pts
Shinobi Complete "The Monastery Interior" without using cheats
5 pts
Nikyu Complete "The Monastery Interior" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
Demon Slayer Beat the final boss in "The Hell Chapter One" without using cheats
5 pts
Ikkyu Beat the final boss in "The Hell Chapter One" deathless and without using bombs or cheats
10 pts
Insect Repellents Beat the final boss in "The Catacombs" without getting hit and without using cheats
10 pts
The Catacombs Complete "The Catacombs"
2 pts
Exterminator Complete "The Catacombs" without using cheats
5 pts
Shodan Complete "The Catacombs" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
The Cloud I Complete "The Cloud Chapter One"
2 pts
Cloudy Complete "The Cloud Chapter One" without using cheats
5 pts
Nidan Complete "The Cloud Chapter One" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
Dragon Hunter Beat the final boss in "The Cloud Chapter Two" deathless and without using magic or cheats
10 pts
The Cloud II Complete "The Cloud Chapter Two"
2 pts
Above the Sky Complete "The Cloud Chapter Two" without using cheats
5 pts
Sandan Complete "The Cloud Chapter Two" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
Sumo Fighter Beat the final boss in "The Beach" deathless and without using bombs, magic or cheats
10 pts
The Beach Complete "The Beach"
2 pts
Beachmaster Complete "The Beach" without using cheats
5 pts
Yondan Complete "The Beach" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
Exorcist Beat the final boss in "The Hell Stage 2" without using cheats
10 pts
Godan Beat the final boss in "The Hell Chapter Two" deathless and without using bombs, magic or cheats
10 pts
The Mountain Complete "The Mountain"
2 pts
Alpinist Complete "The Mountain" without using cheats
5 pts
Rokudan Complete "The Mountain" deathless and without using cheats
10 pts
Conquering the Serpent Beat the final boss in "The Mountain" without using cheats
5 pts
Nanadan Beat the final boss in "The Mountain" deathless and without using bombs, magic or cheats
10 pts
The Icy Wilderness Complete "The Icy Wilderness"
2 pts
Survivor Complete "The Icy Wilderness" without using cheats
5 pts
Hachidan Complete "The Icy Wilderness" deathless and without using cheats
25 pts
Samurai Beat the final boss in "The Tunnel" deathless and without using bombs, magic or cheats
25 pts
The Tunnel Complete "The Tunnel"
5 pts
Lava Complete "The Tunnel" without using cheats
10 pts
Kudan Complete "The Tunnel" deathless and without using cheats
50 pts
Master of Hell Beat the final boss "Batanaka" without using cheats
25 pts
Judan Beat the final boss "Batanaka" deathless and without using bombs, magic or cheats
50 pts
Defender of the World Beat "Batanaka" and finish the game
10 pts
Lost Forest Riches Reach 100% completion in "The Forest"
3 pts
Tombstone Treasure Hunt Reach 100% completion in "The Cemetery"
3 pts
Garden Of Holy Treasures Reach 100% completion in "The Monastery Exterior"
3 pts
Monastic Vault Adventure Reach 100% completion in "The Monastery Interior"
3 pts
Buried Gold Reach 100% completion in "The Catacombs"
5 pts
Floating Island Expedition Reach 98% completion in "The Cloud Chapter One"
5 pts
Sky Sanctuary Secrets Reach 100% completion in "Cloud Chapter Two"
5 pts
Beachcomber's Bounty Reach 100% completion in "The Beach"
10 pts
High Altitude Hoard Reach 100% completion in "The Mountain"
10 pts
Magma Mines Riches Reach 100% completion in "The Tunnel"
25 pts
Icy Tundra Treasures Reach 100% completion in "The Icy Wilderness"
10 pts
Shogun's Triumph Reach a score of 1,000,000
10 pts
Noble Samurai Reach a score of 2,500,000
25 pts
Emperor's Legacy Reach a score of 5,000,000
50 pts
Come Back Later Purchase all available items in the intermission shop at once
5 pts
Immortal Rise from the dead
1 pts
Headbanger Enhance your size
1 pts
It's Magic Fill the magic meter to its maximum
2 pts
Hard Work Earn 10,000 Coins
10 pts

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Ninja: Shadow of Darkness frequently asked questions

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

Ninja: Shadow of Darkness (PlayStation) 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 Ninja: Shadow of Darkness on PC?

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

Does Ninja: Shadow of Darkness netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Ninja: Shadow of Darkness have achievements?

Yes, Ninja: Shadow of Darkness has 67 achievements worth 646 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Ninja: Shadow of Darkness for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Ninja: Shadow of Darkness on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.