Ninja Gaiden is tough, but you probably already know that,
otherwise you wouldnt be reading this guide. Well, you came to the
right place, as well provide you with a comprehensive walkthrough
for every one of the 16 chapters, plus more.
In this guide you will discover:
Basics:
Train in the way of the ninja on how to
exterminate your foes.
Walkthrough:
Our walkthrough will get you from Point A
to point B with minimal resistance, complete with maps!
Hidden Scarabs:
Find out where all fifty of those
pesky scarabs are hiding.
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Cheat: Easy Money
During the fourth chapter (entitled Imperial City Infiltration),
head to the shop near the town gate. A guy will be sitting there,
and you can throw Shurikens at him. Each time you hit him, you get
an item worth 100 yellow essence. Do this nine times, but not a
tenth, or you will kill him. Then, leave through the gate, come
back, and try again. You can therefore make 900 yellow essence per
visit.
Cheat: Hit Muramasa
If you visit Muramasa’s store, you can score some free
yellow essence from him simply by attacking him. Try attacking him
with a weapon like a nunchuck, and he’ll begin dropping his
yellow essence. But don’t push it! If you hit him too many
times, he’ll fall due to his injuries and you will be hit
with a Game Over. Save before you try this, so you can see how many
times you can hit him before he dies and get the maximum amount of
yellow essence from him.
Unlockable: Golden Scarab Items (Normal Difficulty)
As you find Golden Scarabs in the game, Muramasa will reward you
with the following items corresponding to how many you’ve
found…
1 Golden Scarab
- Life of Gods
5 Golden Scarabs
- Armlet of Potency
10 Golden Scarabs
- Lives of the Thousand Gods
15 Golden Scarabs
- Spirit of the Devils
20 Golden Scarabs
- Dabilahro
25 Golden Scarabs
- The Armlet of Celerity
30 Golden Scarabs
- The Armlet of Benediction
35 Golden Scarabs
- Great Spirit Elixir
40 Golden Scarabs
- Armlet of Fortune
45 Golden Scarabs
- Jewel of the Demon Seal
50 Golden Scarabs
- Plasma Saber MkII
Unlockable: Golden Scarab Items (Very Hard Difficulty)
As you find Golden Scarabs in the game, Muramasa will reward you
with the following items corresponding to how many you’ve
found…
1 Golden Scarab
- Art of the Inferno
5 Golden Scarabs
- Spirit of the Devils
10 Golden Scarabs
- Art of the Ice Storm
15 Golden Scarabs
- Jewel of the Demon Seal
20 Golden Scarabs
- Spirit of the Devils (II)
25 Golden Scarabs
- Jewel of the Demon Seal (II)
30 Golden Scarabs
- Armlet of Fortune
35 Golden Scarabs
- Jewel of the Demon Seal
(III)
40 Golden Scarabs
- Art of Inazuma
45 Golden Scarabs
- Spirit of the Devils (III)
50 Golden Scarabs
- Dark Dragon Blade
Unlockable: Golden Scarab Items (Hard Difficulty)
As you find Golden Scarabs in the game, Muramasa will reward you
with the following items corresponding to how many you’ve
found…
1 Golden Scarab
- Counter Attacks (Technique
Scroll)
5 Golden Scarabs
- Izuna Drop (Technique Scroll)
10 Golden Scarabs
- Guillotine Throw (Technique
Scroll)
15 Golden Scarabs
- Windmill Shuriken
20 Golden Scarabs
- Wooden Sword
25 Golden Scarabs
- Dabilahro
30 Golden Scarabs
- Armlet of Celerity
35 Golden Scarabs
- Spear Gun
40 Golden Scarabs
- Armlet of Benediction
45 Golden Scarabs
- Armlet of Fortune
50 Golden Scarabs
- Dark Dragon Blade
Unlockable: Golden Scarab Items (Master Ninja Difficulty)
As you find Golden Scarabs in the game, Muramasa will reward you
with the following items corresponding to how many you’ve
found…
1 Golden Scarab
- Smoke Bomb
5 Golden Scarabs
- Elixir of Spiritual Life
10 Golden Scarabs
- Great Spirit Elixir
20 Golden Scarabs
- Great Devil Elixir
25 Golden Scarabs
- Smoke Bomb (II)
30 Golden Scarabs
- Ayane’s Ration
35 Golden Scarabs
- Fragrance of Dayflower
40 Golden Scarabs
- Ayane’s Ration Bundle
45 Golden Scarabs
- Fragrance Hydrangea
49 Golden Scarabs
- Plasma Saber MkII
50 Golden Scarabs
- Dark Dragon Blade
Unlockable: Mission Mode
To unlock Mission Mode, simply defeat Doku in the second chapter
of the game.
Hint - Yellow Orb Exploit
At the end of Chapter 13, Ryu must swim through the aquaducts
(again) to reach the platform leading to a battle with Lord
Doku.
You can use this section to farm some yellow orbs. Save here and
equip the Spear Gun. Before riding the platform to the battle (or
even just after, at the start of Chapter 14), swim back under the
passageway and into the lift room (the one full of Shark
Creatures).
Each monster is worth 1000, so you can collect about 6000 each time
you go through the place. Swim just to the bottom of the tunnel and
then back, allowing the creatures to respawn, then repeat. Do this
for a few minutes, and then be sure to visit the conveniently
placed Muramasas shop statue to fully power up all your weapons and
stock your inventory.
Hint - Yellow Orb Exploit
In Chapter 3 Skies of Vengeance, there is a way to get unlimited
yellow orbs. First, get the key card on the lower level.
Save your game by going down the one of the spiral staircases off
the Main Deck. Now, head back to the beginning of the game.
At the end of the hall in the Living Quarters there is a door that
requires the key card. Make sure you have a few Elixirs of
Spiritual Life before you enter. Kill as many enemies as you can
without dying, then exit through the door.
Save your game, restock your elixirs at the shop (it is located at
the other spiral staircase of the Main Deck) and repeat. Once you
have all the upgrades that you can purchase at this level, you can
just stock pile as much Yellow Orbs as you like.