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Length of Ninja Gaiden (1988)

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Story

3h 1m

Extras

3h 33m

Complete

4h 7m

*Updated

About Ninja Gaiden (1988)

Ninja Gaiden is a classic action platformer game released in 1988, renowned for its fast-paced gameplay and challenging levels. Players control Ryu Hayabusa, a ninja on a quest to avenge his father's death and uncover dark secrets. The game features a combination of precise jumping, sword combat, and the use of magic spells, all set against a backdrop of beautifully crafted graphics and a captivating storyline that is delivered through cutscenes. With its blend of action, strategy, and intricate level design, Ninja Gaiden remains a milestone in gaming history that has influenced many subsequent titles in the genre.

Ninja Gaiden (1988) can be played on Emulated, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC, Super Nintendo, TurboGrafx-16, Wii and Wii U.

How long is Ninja Gaiden (1988)?

The times below represent the possible times you could dedicate to Ninja Gaiden (1988) depending on how you play it, also considering the average times based on players’ abilities.

Based on the information provided by 97 players, Ninja Gaiden (1988) it has an average duration of 3 hours and 1 minute if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 8 hours and 30 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Based on the information provided by 6 players, if you also complete the extras, including optional objectives or side missions from Ninja Gaiden (1988), the average time is 3 hours and 33 minutes. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 5 hours and 3 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Based on the information provided by 16 players, if you complete both the story and the optional objectives, also obtaining all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Ninja Gaiden (1988) completing it at 100%, the game has an average duration of 4 hours and 7 minutes. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 5 hours and 57 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 2 hours and 18 minutes.

*Average length of Ninja Gaiden (1988).
players Average Time Playing slowly Playing quickly
Story 97 3h 1m 8h 30m 1h 32m
Extras 6 3h 33m 5h 3m 2h 6m
Complete 16 4h 7m 5h 57m 2h 18m

Length of Ninja Gaiden (1988) by platform

Below, you can see the average duration of Ninja Gaiden (1988) based on all playstyles for each platform on which it can be played:

*Average length of Ninja Gaiden (1988) by platform.
players Story Extras Complete
Emulated 11 2h 24m 5h 6m 13h 1m
NES 77 3h 14m 3h 18m 4h 29m
Nintendo 3DS 3 7h 19m - 4h 46m
Nintendo Switch 18 7h 12m - 5h 25m
PC 2 6h 5m - -
Super Nintendo 3 2h 45m - 19h 0m
TurboGrafx-16 2 3h 32m - 19h 5m
Wii 2 4h 45m - -
Wii U 2 7h 39m - -

Speedruns of Ninja Gaiden (1988)

These are the statistical data for speedruns of Ninja Gaiden (1988) submitted by users:

*Average speedrun length of Ninja Gaiden (1988).
players Average Time Median Slowest Fastest
5 0h 17m 0h 17m 0h 24m 0h 12m

Records of Ninja Gaiden (1988)

Let’s now look at the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that players have spent on Ninja Gaiden (1988) to complete it based on the platforms on which it is available, regardless of the playstyle:

  • Minimum Time: Playing as fast as possible, Ninja Gaiden (1988) could last 0 hours and 15 minutes.
  • Maximum Time: If you go slowly, taking your time, Ninja Gaiden (1988) could last 14 hours and 8 minutes.

Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that players have spent on Ninja Gaiden (1988) to complete it based on the platforms on which it is available. The purpose of this data is not to reflect players’ skill but rather to inform about the maximum and minimum times, keeping in mind that many prefer to play leisurely while others prefer the fastest way possible:

*Maximum and minimum time a player has spent to complete Ninja Gaiden (1988).
player Fastest Slowest
Emulated Mr/s. Unknown 0h 56m 7h 36m
NES Mr/s. Unknown 0h 15m 14h 8m
Nintendo 3DS Mr/s. Unknown 2h 4m 7h 36m
Nintendo Switch Mr/s. Unknown 0h 22m 8h 4m
PC Mr/s. Unknown 6h 26m 7h 4m
Super Nintendo Mr/s. Unknown 1h 39m 4h 2m
TurboGrafx-16 Mr/s. Unknown 1h 21m 7h 1m
Wii Mr/s. Unknown 3h 1m 9h 19m
Wii U Mr/s. Unknown 2h 42m 3h 47m
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