Shadow Warriors: Ninja Gaiden

Shadow Warriors: Ninja Gaiden is a side-scrolling action game where the player controls the ninja Ryu Hayabusa. His journey is set in motion by a cinematic sequence depicting his father's death, leading Ryu to investigate the murder. This investigation expands into a larger plot concerning an evil figure named Jaquio and a supernatural threat to the world.

The gameplay involves navigating through diverse environments including cities, forests, and castles. Ryu's basic abilities consist of running, jumping, and using his sword, with the added capability to cling to walls. Throughout the levels, he can find items that grant additional powers such as throwing projectiles.

Story progression is a significant element, delivered through cutscene sequences that interrupt the action. These narrative segments, which can fill the screen, detail Ryu's quest from America to ancient sites as he uncovers the conspiracy behind his father's death.