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Ninja Gaiden co-op

Split-screen for 2 players · full campaign in co-op

1988 · Tecmo · 79/100

Split-screen

Yes

Arcade

Local

2 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
Yes
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
Not documented
Full campaign in co-op
Yes
Cross-play
Not documented
Drop-in / drop-out
Yes
Platforms
Arcade, Wii
Developer
Tecmo
Series
Ninja Gaiden

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked:

What it is

Ninja Action! The stage is set for conspiracy, mystery and evil in America. Come with Ninja Ryu as he takes you on his fateful journey. Tecmo's unique cinema display system develops the story stage by stage. You piece together the puzzle, while watching the movie-like graphics. Decide what action to take. Use the secret sword and items collected during the action scenes to fight your way to the goal!

Frequently asked

Does Ninja Gaiden have split screen?

Yes. Ninja Gaiden has split screen on Arcade, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play Ninja Gaiden locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: not documented.

Does Ninja Gaiden support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Ninja Gaiden. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.

Can you play the whole campaign of Ninja Gaiden in co-op?

Yes, the campaign of Ninja Gaiden is playable in co-op.

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