Ninja Spirit
The game is about a ninja named Moonlight who lost his father to a mysterious half-man half-beast creature. The game plot is based on the quest of his revenge in feudal Japan.
There are a total of 7 stages varying from woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples and cliffs. Each stage begins with the player slashing his way to the end, until he confronts a boss. The ninja is always armed with a katana blade which can be fluidly used to attack in all directions. Extra weapons include shuriken, bombs, sickles and chains. Powerups such as having multiple ghost ninjas to assist you are common.
There are two styles of mode: the PC engine mode which provides a lengthy healthbar, and the Arcade mode, which is a more challenging mode where the ninja dies with the slightest contact.