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89
Computer and Video Games (CVG)
For the Lynx's first beat 'em up, Ninja Gaiden is little short of superb, and really addictive, too. An excellent title, and one which any self-respecting Lynx owner should race out and shell out for at once.
80
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)
An excellent conversion of an excellent game. Ninja Gaiden hits the mark on all counts. There are lots of good moves and the scrolling is very smooth. Like Warbirds, this shows what the Lynx is capable of, even with its small screen. One of the best Lynx games ever produced.
79
Defunct Games
The original Ninja Gaiden on the Atari Lynx is a faithful translation of the arcade game. It's not exactly 2D, but it's really not 3D. You beat up similar looking on coming attackers through several extremely difficult levels. The game sports some fantastic graphics, and is a grade A action game for a system that need was in need of action games. The game plays well, but the arcade game originally offered three buttons. This is hard to get used to, all things considered. But other than that, this is a fantastic effort!
70
Digital Press - Classic Video Games
Still, next to Kung Food and Double Dragon, Ninja Gaiden reigns supreme on the Lynx. If your a big fan of the arcade game, this will be your only way of experiencing it at home. Be thankful it turned out like it did (before calling me an idiot, I know nothing about imports so if there is some obscure console with another port of this game, sue me*). This is a must own game for people with the great portable and by far the best beat-em-up on the console.
55
Power Play
Langsam kann ich sie nicht mehr sehen, die "Ninja verhaut die bösen Buben"-Spielchen. Würde der tragbare "Ninja Gaiden" auch nur annähernd so viel Abwechslung bieten wie z.B. der "Game Gear Shinobi" für unterwegs, würde ich mich ja nicht beklagen. Aber die dumpf-dümmliche Dutzendprügelei ist in etwa so spannungsgeladen wie ein Besuch beim Finanzamt. Da nützen auch kleine Feinheiten wie das gewitzte Extrasystem und kleine Geschicklichkeitseinlagen (Ninja hangelt über einen Abgrund) nicht mehr viel. Beinharte Fans fernöstlicher Prügelspiele kommen sicher auf ihre Kosten.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
3.0 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
2.5 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
2.8 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
2.8 |
| Story / Presentation |
The main creative ideas in the game and how well they're executed |
3.0 |
| Overall MobyScore (4 votes) |
2.8 |
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