In honor of the incredibleNinja Gaiden: Dragon Swordcoming out for the Nintendo DS, this week’s Great Retro Quiz is all about the even more incredibleNinja Gaidenfor theNintendo Entertainment System. And if you first thought, “Wow, a quiz about that awesome Xbox game!” you are automatically disqualified. Sorry.
Do you think you remember this notoriously difficult classic as well as you think you do? Or did you forget everything the minute you threw your controller across the room in frustration after being knocked into a bottomless pit by a bird/bat for the 27th goddamn time!? Take the quiz to find out!
Just leave your answers in the comments and check mycommunity blogtomorrow (3/27) to see how many you got right.
Before we get started, I have to ask: How do you all pronounceNinja Gaiden? Is it “Gay-den,” “Guy-din,” or “Guy-den.” I have always been curious about this and have heard many variations over the years. I apologize for the distraction, but I really want to know once and for all. I say “Guy-den.” Am I wrong? Anyway … good luck!
Category:Ninja GaidenNumber of questions:20Difficulty:Hard
- Make Niero and his avatar proud! What is main character Ryu’s surname?
a. Ryukenden
b. Shinobi
HUD memories! Fill in the missing information:2. Ryu’s energy
- Boss’s energy
5. Stage
- In the (amazing!) opening cutscene, what do the two dueling ninjasclash swordsin front of?
a. A cherry blossom treeb. A bridgec. The moond. An ancient palace
During that same battle, what color clothes does Ryu’s father wear?
What is the name of the American archaeologist that Ryu is requested to seek out?
a. Irene Lewb. Peter Lerangis
c. Kevin Danielsd. Walter Smith
Which of the following items replenishes some of Ryu’s health?
What happensimmediatelyafter the below interaction?
a. Ryu steals a statueb. Ryu accidentally kills someonec. Ryu is shotd. Ryu escapes from prison
Light statue or Shadow statue?
Light statue
Shadow statue
- What is the “black moon?”
a. A magic talismanb. The nickname of the final bossc. A lunar eclipsed. A sword
What part of the world does Ryu parachute into?
Math fun! [the number of “acts” inNinja Gaiden] + [the number ofNinja Gaidengames released on the NES] =
a. 7b. 8c. 9d. 10
Who isnota member of “The Malice Four?”
Ridiculously hard question of the week! Where does Ryu fight Bloody Malth?
b. Place of Red Execution
c.DragonPeakd. Yomi’s Cave
- While in Europe, you decide to search for a copy of the originalNinja Gaidenin a used videogame store. Strangely, the clerk working behind the counter looks at you funny when you ask if the game is available. Whatshouldyou have asked for?
a.Agent 0b.Worlds of Powerc.Shadow Warriorsd.Ninja Adventure
Of the below special weapons, which is the only one that doesnotcost 5 spirit points to use?
Spoiler alert! Who doesnotdie inNinja Gaiden?
*Bonus question: Could this imagebeany more badass?
The Great Retro Quiz! Study Materials
.01-.20.21:King’s Quest.22:The characters ofSuper Smash Bros..23:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.24:Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
