The third game wasn't released in Europe originally was it? I'm guessing either it won't be released at all in Europe on the Virtual Console or it will keep the Ninja Gaiden name.

Best of the three game NES series. Absolutely one of the best ninja games ever. This game will keep you busy for a while. Although this is a bit easier than the first, you will still have to earn the right to see the credits scroll. If you like the first NG, you HAVE to get this one!

I approve of this game. I still have the Nintendo Power poster back from when it first came out on the NES.

Awesome game! Great action, gameplay, very challenging (although still possible to finish with patience) and gotta love those cutscenes! Impressive considering we're talking of a NES game.

I seriously hope this game doesn't take as loang as the first Ninja Gaiden to get over to Europe.

This is some welcome news. I can't wait for my shift to end... I'm going to immediately d/l when I get home.

the music in this game is some of the best on the NES

This game looks awesome. Im definatly getting it when it comes out. Although the first game is insanely difficult IMO but thats what makes it fun. Cant wait for this to be released.

should i get this or the first Ninja Gaiden?...what is an OVERALL better game?

I'd say get the first one. It really doesn't matter, if u buy one of the games you WILL buy the other too. They are just that freaking awesome!!

Cool....

But I want to beat 1 first!!! I'll sure continue to try anyway...

this game frightens me. The original consumed my life. This one will too, but Ninja Gaiden is a hard habit to kick.

Really awesome, really challenging

Loved this game on the original NES ^^ WHEN WILL IT COME HERE IN EUROPE?

I dont know if to get NG, NGII or NGIII when they come out in EU? I am not the hardcore retro gamer and wont a simple game to play? Any help?

Ninja Gaiden 2 is the best one, though it's not out in Europe yet. NG3 was never released there, so it's doubtful if it'll appear on the VC.

Oh my, i wounder why? Its not like these days that they dont release a sequal to a big gaming franchise in certain countrys..

Bought this the other day. Man is it tough. I hate those freaking birds that swoop down! Anyway, I'm at the last boss as I write this, and I had forgotten that you have to go through the entire last level, then fight two bosses all on the same bar of health! The fact that you can continue from anywhere else in the game actually makes the game a little more managable, but boy, the last boss(es) are super tough!

I played this one way back as a little one. even today I can't really beat even the begining levels. This game isn't for me.

I take back the really awesome comment i made before, this game is bad, the challenge just seems unfair all the time, and its not fun. I regret spending my points on this.

Will it ever come to Europe?
Maybe in the next Hanabi Festival...

Hanabi festival? The game WAS released in Europe (though not right away, we had to wait until '93-'94, when a slew of NES games got released for budget prices), so we should get it as a normal game.

As for the final gauntlet, there's three bosses, actually, though I'm pretty sure your life meter is refilled between battles. Anyway, two doppelgangers and the Windmill Shuriken really help in these battles. Remember, once you kill one of the bosses, you'll never have to fight that boss again even if you die it a later one. It's not THAT hard.

Very hard. Fun to pick up every once in a while to see how long you'll last. Never played the later Xbox versions, but this is still pretty fun.

I know it was released in Europe.
But the first Ninja Gaiden was released in the first Hanabi Festval.
Then it was my guess, that Tecmo/Nintendo will release the second one in the next Hanabi Festval. That didn't happen, instead we have got a lot of Shmups.

I have liked what i have seen and read so i think i will give it a try.

I remember this game being very frustrating as a kid, and it still is pretty tough today. However, it's a classic that I felt was essential to my VC library and I love playing it. It's definitely reccomended for download; especially as such a cheap price.

I really enjoyed the first Ninja Gaiden on the NES, I hope this game will be released in Europe some day...

Well to be honest, after my last comments, yes, it isn't as hard as I took it the first time through. Now I play and beat this game on a regular basis without any realy trouble until the end. Once you know the patterns then you've got this think licked. I've actually played harder games. This is really just a gem.

Adamant, I've never recieved a full health bar after beating one of the bosses (to the best of my knowledge). It must be that you're just so good, you never take enough damage to make it obvious!

Definitely will be getting it once(if) I beat the first Ninja Gaiden.

is there anyway to donlowad it from a europe wii like if i change my cuntry to australia or south africa or anyting ????

Damn! You still don't have this in EU?!

That's just unacceptable.

Can you save your game or do you use codes?