• Released by Taito in 1985, this action game follows Iga ninja Kage as he rescues Princess Kiri from Yoshiro Yukigusa's demon army in the late Edo period.
• Key figures include the ninja Kage, the captured Princess Kiri, fire-breathing monks, and the villainous demon leader Yoshiro Yukigusa.
• The system features superhuman high jumps, a shortsword for defense/melee, and shurikens. Players climb trees and walls to reach the enemy castle.
• Known as "The Legend of Kage" abroad, The NES version reached North America in 1987.
• Praised for its speedy ninja action and high-quality Japanese-style BGM by Hisayoshi Ogura, which perfectly captures a stylish ninja atmosphere.
• Opinions are split on the repetitive cycle of Princess Kiri being rescued and immediately kidnapped again, which occurs several times per gameplay loop.
• A major issue is the rigid jumping controls; players cannot adjust their trajectory mid-air, often leading to unavoidable deaths from enemy projectiles.
• Overall, it is a representative Taito classic from the 1980s, still beloved for its unique speed and stylish portrayal of superhuman ninja combat.
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