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The Ninja Gaiden games are legendary for their difficulty. I was pushed to the brink of insanity trying to complete the first 2 games. Somehow I managed to do it, but I earned my stripes. Ninja Gaiden 3 carries on the tradition of difficulty, but its definately the lesser of the 3 games. Graphically, Ninja Gaiden 3 is just as pretty as the other games. The levels are beautifully detailed and the character sprites are nice for an NES game. Musically, Ninja Gaiden 3 isn't quite on par as the other 2 games. The music isn't bad, I just can't remember any tunes for it as opposed to still humming some of the music from the other games out of nowhere. Gameplay seems a little looser than the previous titles. Your character seems to float more while jumping. For some reason, this slightly affected my accuracy when making some of the tougher jumps. Ninja Gaiden 3 has a few features added to it, some bad, some good. Each Ninja Gaiden has a unique ninja power specific to it. The first game had the Jump and Slash technique. Ninja Gaiden 2 had the shadow doubles. Ninja Gaiden 3 has an extended sword that takes a nod from the Strider games. One thing that upped the ante on the difficulty was the limited number of continues. The other games had unlimited continues, but Ninja Gaiden 3 only affords you 5. This does make a big difference on a game that is high in the difficulty factor. If you are a fan of the other games, I would recommend Ninja Gaiden 3. While not quite as superb as they were, its still a worthwile romp. If you haven't ever played a Ninja Gaiden game, I would suggest you play the prequels first. This is a difficult series and might turn off some players. Chances are you can find the first 2 games easier and cheaper than you would find a copy of Ninja Gaiden 3. Also, the first 2 games are superior and you could appreciate the series more by playing them before Ninja Gaiden 3.Read full review
Not much can be said about Ninja Gaiden III, until now! The U.S. version of Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom is the strongest of the original three games released on the NES. It was vastly altered to increase the difficulty from the Japanese version (such as taking away the password system, increasing damage taken and limited continues.) That being said, this is the hardest of the trilogy. Is that a bad thing? No, but consider buying Ninja Gaiden 1 or 2 (all to the benefit of collecting classic NES games) before advancing to the 3rd chapter. If you ever play Ninja Gaiden III, be prepared to have many re visits to each level in order for your skill to progress. The game does take a few cheap routes into making you lose, but all of the added difficulty just excels the game's addicting challenge factor. If you want a visually stunning game with tight (excellent) controls, a great soundtrack and a huge challenge in difficulty. Look no further than Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient of Doom.Read full review
Great Game, Great Graphics, Game controls are good, "floaty physics" not my style, but just my opinion. Based on gameplay it is great, but no better than ng2 or ng. ..I do not think prices should be marked up, because of rarity. A game's value should be biased on the game's play. I was happy to get it, but paid a little too much.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
While the game was a good combination of the first and second titles, the cost and value should have brought it up to it's original cost. While it's popularity in an older category has become higher once again, the rareness has been exaggerated too much. I would say for it's value, I bought the least expensive for what I found. For car enthusiasts; if the engine works good, it's worth the drive. Sure, I could have downloaded a copy somewhere, but a real cart just has better definition.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This game is awesome. Its just as good as the others. A lot of people that do reviews for games hate on this game. They say its to hard and there mad it only gives you 5 continues. I say quit complaining and grow a pair of balls. I like that its hard I beat it when I was a Kid and I felt Like a ninja master. All the haters out there I guess feel entitled to have unlimited continues well your not. There mad they couldn't beat this game and there not Jedi ninja gaiden masters. Don't listen to the haters. Buy this game because it kicks A$$. Its not cheap but its worth it. And yes it doesn't have the clone ninjas from the last one get over it but it does have a kick A$$ big power sword that you can get.
Verified purchase: No
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