Cheats, Secrets, Tips & Tricks

Sound Test
Hold Left + Select + Start + A + B when the phrase “Tecmo Presents 1989” appears. Continue to hold all buttons until the title screen appears in full. A sound will confirm correct code entry. Press Start to display the sound test screen. Press Up or Down to select a sound, A to play a sound, and B to stop a sound.

Game Genie Codes

The following are known Game Genie Codes for Ninja Gaiden on Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

• SZETPGVG
  Infinite Lives
• AAUVLIZE
  Start with 9 Lives
• IAUVLIZA
  Start with 6 Lives
• AAUVLIZA
  Start with 1 Life
• AEXVVYIA
  Use Windmill Throwing-Star without losing Spiritual Strength
• AAETUYIA
  Use Fire-Wheel without losing Spiritual Strength
• AAVTNYLA
  Use Shuriken without losing Spiritual Strength
• APEIKGTA
  Maximum Strength regained from Restorer