Ninja Gaiden, also known as Shadow Warriors in Europe, is an action platforming game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The updated version features minor gameplay adjustments, including sprite replacements, changes in enemy damage, and various graphical enhancements. Notably, the Time Freeze mechanic has been removed to increase difficulty. The game retains its core mechanics while refining the overall experience.
No major change in gameplay but:
- Some sprites of strange/ugly enemies have been replaced by most common ones (exit bikers, boxers, armored dogs and football players).
- Some damages have been changed. Eagle: damages reduced from 3 to 1 (3 = no sense for a simple bird) ; Green Ninja: increased from 1 to 2 ; Bomberhead' sickle: from 1 to 2 ; Bloody Malth's lightning bolts: from 3 to 4 ; Jaquio's fireballs: from 1 to 2 (that's a challenge!)
- Various graphical adjustments (for example, no more flickering in Barbarian's sprite).
- Some palette changes.
- Bloody Malth don't move his buckler anymore.
- Barbarian's axe is now a little more dangerous.
- Time Freeze has been removed from the game (the level 6-3 was really too easy). Replaced by a simple bonus.
- And others little changes!
Thanks to:
- Ninjax
- FXedit, old but still good Hex editor
- yychr
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