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"Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom" is a popular action-platformer video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1991. Developed by Tecmo, it is the third installment in the Ninja Gaiden series featuring the iconic ninja Ryu Hayabusa as the protagonist. In this sequel, players navigate Ryu through various levels that demand a mix of fighting, jumping, and platforming skills to unravel a mystery surrounding a strange structure known as the "Bio-noid". The story picks up with Ryu investigating the disappearance of Irene Lew, his ally and friend, leading him to encounter new adversaries and a conspiracy that threatens the world.

The gameplay in "Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom" enhances the fast-paced, challenging nature of its predecessors with a few critical updates and modifications. Notably, this installment introduced a new power-up system that temporarily upgrades Ryu's weapons and abilities, adding a strategic element to the combat and exploration. The game’s difficulty is renowned, partially due to its limited continue system which differed from the Japanese version’s unlimited continues. Featuring detailed graphics, precise controls, and a compelling storyline, "Ninja Gaiden III" remained a staple in the action-platforming genre of the early '90s, praised for pushing the limits of the NES hardware with its ambitious design and cinematic cutscenes.

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