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NINJA GAIDEN 2
忍者龙剑传：2
Ninja Gaiden 2, released in 1990 by Tecmo, is a side-scrolling action game for the NES. Players control Ryu Hayabusa, a ninja armed with a sword and throwing stars, battling through Japanese-inspired environments and supernatural enemies. The game features fast-paced combat with responsive controls, allowing players to slash, jump, and throw projectiles. Ryu can hang from surfaces and climb walls to navigate the level design. The action progresses across multiple stages, each presenting increasingly difficult enemy formations and boss encounters requiring pattern recognition and precise timing. Players have limited lives and continues, creating a challenging experience. The tight control mechanics and enemy AI make combat engaging throughout, with varied enemy types and environmental hazards that must be overcome to advance.
- Developer
- Tecmo
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (690)
- Last updated
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NINJA GAIDEN 2 on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NINJA GAIDEN 2 on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NINJA GAIDEN 2" NES longplay 1990
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for NINJA GAIDEN 2. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start With 1 Life
AEKGVTZA -
Infinite Lives
SXXGXAVG00A5:03 -
Almost Invincible!
SZNGKGSA -
Half-Energy From Medicine
LEUOSATA -
Double Energy From Medicine
GEUOSATE -
Stop Timer
SXVKLTVG -
Never Lose Ninja Power Item
GXKKUIVA -
Fast Running Ryu
ZEXGYAPA+SNEKYEVN -
Mega-Fast Running Ryu
LEXGYAPA+KNEKYEVN -
Start With 6 Lives
IEKGVTZA+SEKKKTSP -
Start With 9 Lives
AEKGVTZE+SEKKKTSP -
Half-Energy From Blue Ninja Power
IAUONEZA+IAKOOEZA
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Double Energy From Blue Ninja Power
GPUONEZA+GPKOOEZA -
Double Maximum Ninja Power From Scroll
GOEPOEZA+ZEOOEAPA -
All Powers Use Up Only 5 Points
SVOPXXSN+SVOOKXSN+SVXOXXSN -
Infinite Ninja Power
XXEOSZVZ+LOEOVXIY+PUOOSXLK -
Messes Up Background
SNAKEO -
Messes Up Time Digits
IPAKIN -
Instant Death
OKLOSS -
Messes Up Colour (Cannot Tell Where To Go)
YZZIII -
Strange Music
ESTATE -
Less Enemies
AAZVYL -
Infinite Health
EANGKGSA0080:16 -
Walk Thru Enemies
SZUGKGAI -
Another Walk Thru Enemies
OPOKUXUG -
Start Every Life With 2 Shadow Ninjas
YAOIYOPEYAPIYO -
Untouchable
ATOKOXGG0068:09 -
Adds tapping sound to drum beats / Weird SFX
STAAIK -
Stage intro & cutscenes are different colors
STAZIK -
Bats fly straight at you
AIITTT
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was NINJA GAIDEN 2 released?
NINJA GAIDEN 2 was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed NINJA GAIDEN 2?
NINJA GAIDEN 2 was developed by Tecmo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NINJA GAIDEN 2 support?
NINJA GAIDEN 2 is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is NINJA GAIDEN 2?
NINJA GAIDEN 2 is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NINJA GAIDEN 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NINJA GAIDEN 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NINJA GAIDEN 2 in the browser?
No. NINJA GAIDEN 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NINJA GAIDEN 2?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does NINJA GAIDEN 2 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NINJA GAIDEN 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NINJA GAIDEN 2. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
