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Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

1991 · Platformer, Beat 'em up, Action-adventure, Arcade · NES, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Arcade · Koei Tecmo Games

Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is ranked no. 3,577 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,427 and 33% of duels won.

World rank

no. 3,577

ELO score

1,427

Wins

33%

Duels played

54

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About Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

Thrilling new cinema screen! Follow the story of Ryu's epic adventure through Tecmo's movie-like Cinema Screen Animation. As you complete each level, a new part of the story unfolds. Exciting new powers and weapons! Over the years Ninja Ryu's fighting skills have improved to include fantastic new powers and weapons. Action-packed Ninja adventure! Can you get Ryu through his most challenging adventure as he battles the hideous ancient forces of darkness to save mankind? The Ultimate Ninja Challenge!

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,427 ELO points over the last 123 days.

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  1. 3,574 Quake 1,427
  2. 3,575 One Finger Death Punch 1,427
  3. 3,576 Peggle 1,427
  4. 3,577 Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom 1,427
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  6. 3,579 The Operator 1,427
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