Welcome to the thrilling and challenging world of "Ninja Gaiden" on the NES, a classic action-adventure game that left an indelible mark on gaming history. Developed by Tecmo and originally released in 1988, this side-scrolling masterpiece follows the journey of Ryu Hayabusa, a skilled ninja on a quest to avenge his father's death and retrieve a stolen ancestral sword.

Set against a backdrop of cinematic cutscenes, "Ninja Gaiden" captivates players with its engaging storyline, fluid controls, and intense combat. Ryu must traverse six acts filled with deadly enemies, treacherous platforming, and epic boss battles to confront the evil Jaquio and the mysterious forces behind his father's murder.

What sets "Ninja Gaiden" apart is its dynamic and fast-paced gameplay, introducing elements like wall climbing and a unique power-up system. The game challenges players with its demanding difficulty, requiring precise timing and strategic use of Ryu's arsenal of ninja weapons.

With its memorable music, ground-breaking presentation, and challenging gameplay, "Ninja Gaiden" on the NES stands as a quintessential title that has influenced countless action games. Prepare to unleash your inner ninja as you navigate through a world filled with danger, mystery, and the thrill of classic 8-bit gaming.

The Wheel has spoken its third choice, Ninja Gaiden. There were some early rumours that this was the Xbox reboot version but after a couple of Compliance Ambassadors visited Octobot's house and had a good conversation, it was confirmed we would be doing the NES version.

Score will be progress, deaths as tiebreaker. 5 Hour max play time By the next Wheel spin, Weds 2nd Feb

Good luck!

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1st) Quantum_P1 - Complete, 13 Deaths, Time 1:08:25
2nd) ReturnOfOctobot - 6-4 Phase 2, 172 Deaths, Time 3:07:00
3rd) Kythias - 6-4 Phase 1, 303 Deaths, Time 3:50:00
4th) Deccyf - 6-2, 205 Deaths, Time 3:44:01
5th) Flamewh33l - 5-4, 400+ Deaths(?), Time 2:06:14

Ladies and Gentlemen, that brings round 3 to a close!

This round was particularly difficult, a game infamous for its difficulty. We all screamed and shouted through gritted teeth as the game threw aids in our face. But we all persevered, and did the best we could to conquer those aids.

However, despite that the gap between first and second was huge. But that doesn't take away how well everyone did.

Drumroll... the winner of round 3 (Hero Gaiden) with a clinical finish was... @quantum_P1 !!

Congratulations, you made that round look way easier than it was. I'm pretty sure you got Clutchgamer79 to do your run.

Thank you everyone for your participation!