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Shadow of the Ninja

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First release
Aug 10, 1990
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action
Platforms
Wii, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Family Computer

Shadow of the Ninja, originally released in Japan as Yami no Shigotonin Kage, and later released in Europe as Blue Shadow, is a 1990 futuristic ninja-themed side-scrolling action game by Natsume for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Also known as Сянка на нинджа, Yami no Shigoto-nin Kage

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Storyline
Set in the year 2029, the evil dictator Emperor Garuda has taken over the United States of America, building a stronghold in the middle of the nation's "largest city". To stop Garuda and avenge the innocent lives that were lost in his reign, two ninja masters from the Iga clan, Lord Hayate and Lady Kaede, are sent to infiltrate Garuda's impregnable stronghold and assassinate him.Read more

Set in the year 2029, the evil dictator Emperor Garuda has taken over the United States of America, building a stronghold in the middle of the nation's "largest city". To stop Garuda and avenge the innocent lives that were lost in his reign, two ninja masters from the Iga clan, Lord Hayate and Lady Kaede, are sent to infiltrate Garuda's impregnable stronghold and assassinate him.

Release dates
Family Computer
Aug 10, 1990
Nintendo Entertainment System
Jan 11, 1991
Nintendo Entertainment System
Jul 25, 1991
All 10 release dates
Nintendo Entertainment System
Oct 1996
Wii
Jun 14, 2010
Wii
Jul 09, 2010
Nintendo 3DS
Dec 04, 2014
Wii U
Dec 04, 2014
Nintendo 3DS
Jan 29, 2015
Wii U
Jan 29, 2015
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB T
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
ninja, nintendo switch online, wii virtual console, nintendo 3ds virtual console, wii u virtual console
… All 6, fan translation - portuguese
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IGDB · recorded 17 Sept 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 17 Sept 2026