Product Overview
- Product Name: Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos is presented in very good condition and verified as an authentic NES cartridge from the series’ classic second entry. The original label remains intact with bright colors and sharp artwork, standing out as above average for a loose NES cart. Contacts have been cleaned and tested to ensure dependable performance on official Nintendo hardware. A clean, original cartridge with strong shelf appeal, ideal for collectors looking to complete the Ninja Gaiden trilogy.
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What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos takes everything that made the original a legend and sharpens it into a faster, fiercer Nintendo NES 8-bit platformer. Returning as Ryu Hayabusa, players are thrust into a darker, more aggressive chapter of the saga, racing across collapsing platforms, vertical gauntlets, and enemy-filled strongholds in a relentless battle against an ancient evil.
This sequel immediately feels more intense. Enemy placement is tighter, movement demands are higher, and the pace rarely lets up, pushing players to commit fully to each jump, strike, and split-second decision. The action flows with a fierce momentum that rewards confidence and precision, creating a rhythm that feels punishing at first but deeply satisfying once mastered.
As a late-era NES release, Ninja Gaiden II showcases Tecmo operating at full command of the hardware, blending technical polish with raw difficulty. For collectors and action purists, it stands as a definitive sequel—one that solidified Ninja Gaiden’s reputation as one of the most demanding and respected franchises of the 8-bit era.
Gameplay Features
- High-speed action platforming built around precision movement and wall jumps
- More aggressive enemy patterns that demand focus and exact execution
- Expanded level design featuring vertical climbs and rapid-fire encounters
- Signature sword combat that rewards timing, positioning, and commitment
- Cinematic cutscenes that continue the series’ dramatic storytelling
- Late-era NES difficulty designed for mastery and repeat play
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos built directly on the original game’s cinematic storytelling, continuing its anime-inspired cutscenes and escalating the narrative stakes. This approach helped distinguish the series as one of the most story-driven action franchises on the NES.
The game’s soundtrack, produced by Tecmo’s in-house sound team, is often praised for its intensity and urgency, perfectly matching the faster pace and heightened difficulty. Today, Ninja Gaiden II is widely regarded as a high point of the series—an essential cartridge for collectors who seek the purest form of elite, uncompromising 8-bit action.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Tecmo
- Developer: Tecmo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 018946110103
- SKU: 12004
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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