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How Ninja Gaiden’s Razor Sharp Gameplay Still Influences Games Today

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Ninja Gaiden
Active · 1988–2026
Latest · Ninja Gaiden 4
Top genres · action, platformer, adventure
363 articles 129 writers 28 games
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Role · Publisher
Active · 1978–1988
Latest · The NewZealand Story
Top genres · fps, arcade, platformer
48 articles 42 writers 7 games
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