Shadow of the Ninja (1990)
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
In the 21st century, the evil Emperor Garuda has taken over the city of New York, killing many of its inhabitants.
You play as either Hayate or Kaede, two ninjas who are attempting to free the city from Garuda's control.
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Shadow of the Ninja is a typical side-scrolling action game, consisting of running, slashing and jumping through 5 levels, each with 4 sub-stages with numerous and varied foes, and a boss enemy at their end.
Kaede and Hayate can not only jump; as ninjas, they can hang from platforms and make swift saltomortals between floors.
Sometimes, canisters containing powerups can be found.
Typical powerups extend range of the default sword, or they may be additional weapons such as throwing stars and a ninja weapon that looks like a big grappling hook on a string.
As with a great many NES action games, but unlike the very similar (and tangentially related) Ninja Gaiden series, the game allows two players to play cooperatively.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Shadow of the Ninja (1990) for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €349.76 |
| 2026-05-29 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €349.76 |
| 2026-05-29 | Sealed / New | PAL | €349.76 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €103.14 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €103.14 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €103.14 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €103.14 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €103.14 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €103.14 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shadow of the Ninja (1990), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Shadow of the Ninja (1990) worth?
Shadow of the Ninja (1990) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €349.76 loose, €349.76 complete in box, and €349.76 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shadow of the Ninja (1990) rare?
Shadow of the Ninja (1990) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shadow of the Ninja (1990)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Shadow of the Ninja (1990), loose is €349.76 and CIB is €349.76 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Shadow of the Ninja (1990) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shadow of the Ninja (1990) is currently worth €349.76 loose, versus €103.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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