How long is Shadow of the Ninja?

Shadow of the Ninja takes about 1h 19m to beat the main story.

How long does it take to 100% Shadow of the Ninja?

A completionist run of Shadow of the Ninja takes about 2h 23m.

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Shadow of the Ninja

Adventure Platform

Developer: Natsume Co., Ltd.|Publisher: Playtronic, Taito, Natsume Inc.

Playtime

Updated community averages based on player submissions.

Main Story

1h 19m

Main + Extra

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Completionist

2h 23m

Media

8 screenshots

Links

Nintendo Twitch

About This Game

Shadow of the Ninja, originally released in Japan as Yami no Shigotonin Kage, and later released in Europe as Blue Shadow, is a 1990 futuristic ninja-themed side-scrolling action game by Natsume for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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Last updated Mar 7, 2026