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Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos
A landmark action game for the NES, Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Tecmo
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (914)
- Last updated
Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos 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 II - The Dark Sword of Chaos Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos" NES longplay 1990
Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos. 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos released?
Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos?
Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos was developed by Tecmo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos support?
Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos?
Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos for free?
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Do I need to download anything to play Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos in the browser?
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Can I save my progress in Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos?
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Does Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos work on mobile devices?
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