Out of all the video games out there, which one has the most skilled ninja?

[Mr Azar]

This includes acrobatics, stealth, and for a few historically inaccurate games, combat prowess.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/mutanttaliesin/RyuHayabusa.jpg

[Flare4War]

Are you kidding me..

Ryu Hyabusa from Ninja Gaiden of course.

[DjSammyG]

either kung fu man from kung fu or red gi man from world martial arts championship

[Salty]

I'm with Sam on this one, Red Gi man would fuck Hyabusa up.

[Dyne]

Hm. Toss up. Ryu Hayabusa, or ya know, Kasumi. :) She kicks high.

[Mr Azar]

Taki from Soul Calibur?
Grey Fox or Raiden from the Metal Gear Solid series?
The main character from Shinobi?

[LuketheXjesse]

Are you kidding me..

Ryu Hyabusa from Ninja Gaiden of course.

Same reaction as this guy.

High Five.

[megadave]

Ryu Motherfuckin' Hayabusa. High ten. Kasumi? Nah, that's the sexiest Ninja alive.

[Flare4War]

I'm with Sam on this one, Red Gi man would fuck Hyabusa up.

Are you out of your mind?

Ryu went into hell and killed the Devil.

He'd eat the red gi man like a fucking skittle.

[GeckoYamori]

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/215/58541638333frontrt7.jpg

[megadave]

^ Not bad, but I must bow in honor to the greatest Ninja who has ever walked the great plains of fiction, and his moniker reads "Mr. Ryu Hayabusa". Still, Kasumi is totally hot. And Shinobi definitely deserves some respect - at least an honorable mention award.

[The Damned]

My favorite video game ninja is... oh, wait.

[Txai]

Joe Musashi, aka Shinobi is a more skilled ninja than Ryu Hayabusa.

Ryu Hayabusa can use his dragon sword, shurikens and climb up walls.

Yet Joe Musashi can do anything the other ninja does and beyond; Joe Musashi can perform mid-air dashkicks, jump-scale walls, powerful running slashes and perform four special ninjitsu techniques. There is much more he can do. If you want a really good ninja game, go on and play Shinobi 3 for Sega Genesis. There is no way you will be disappointed.

[Flare4War]

Joe Musashi, aka Shinobi is a more skilled ninja than Ryu Hayabusa.

Ryu Hayabusa can use his dragon sword, shurikens and climb up walls.

Yet Joe Musashi can do anything the other ninja does and beyond; Joe Musashi can perform mid-air dashkicks, jump-scale walls, powerful running slashes and perform four special ninjitsu techniques. There is much more he can do. If you want a really good ninja game, go on and play Shinobi 3 for Sega Genesis. There is no way you will be disappointed.

Look, this isn't up for debate. lol

Ryu Hyabusa is the greatest ninja of all time. Ryu does all of that stuff, and looks good doing it.

Has Joe Musashi killed the Devil? Just answer the question.

[DarkeSword]

http://www.goemon.info/art/ganbare/group/teamgoemon.gif

[megadave]

Joe Musashi, aka Shinobi is a more skilled ninja than Ryu Hayabusa.

Ryu Hayabusa can use his dragon sword, shurikens and climb up walls.

Yet Joe Musashi can do anything the other ninja does and beyond; Joe Musashi can perform mid-air dashkicks, jump-scale walls, powerful running slashes and perform four special ninjitsu techniques. There is much more he can do. If you want a really good ninja game, go on and play Shinobi 3 for Sega Genesis. There is no way you will be disappointed.

RYU HAYABUSA IS THE GREATEST NINJA EVER AND IS THE COOLEST DUDE EVAR!!!!

[Elex Synn]

Shadow from FF3/6.

He can learn F*ck'n ULTIMA, and has a doberman for a pet.

I win. :)

[GeckoYamori]

Joe Musashi killed Spider-Man, Batman, The Hulk, The Terminator and Godzilla.

[Txai]

Joe Musashi killed Spider-Man, Batman, The Hulk, The Terminator and Godzilla.

Hahahahah. YES!

[Flare4War]

Joe Musashi killed Spider-Man, Batman, The Hulk, The Terminator and Godzilla.


You're not getting it.

While Joe was killing all of those pussies Ryu went into the fiery depths of hell and killed the Devil and all of his minions and returned to the surface unscathed.

[Triad Orion]

http://www.goemon.info/art/ganbare/group/teamgoemon.gif

Debate over. Or it should be, at least. XD

[Txai]

Joe Musashi killed Rambo, too.

[Nekofrog]

http://ninjagaiden.classicgaming.gamespy.com/heroes/ryu2.gif

[Gollgagh]

I need to play the Goemon games

[Mr Azar]

Batman scares me more than the Devil.

[megadave]

Damn. You fanboys drive a hard game these days. We love all these characters - Shinobi, Goemon, Batman (who is actually a superhero with ninja influence), and of course, the greatest of all - fuckin' Ryu Hayabusa. Give it up people. It's like bringing dollar store water guns to a super soaker convention. YOU CAN'T WIN!!!

[justinj212]

I honestly don't even see Ryu Hayabusa as a ninja any more. He's forsaken all elements of stealth, creativity, and cunning in his combat and instead has changed to over-the-top gory hack n' slash. This isn't a bad thing, it just puts him in the league of Dante and Kratos rather than Tenchu and Goemon. Quite honestly I think Batman and Solid Snake are better 'ninjas' then Ryu ever was. Of course I'd have to go with The Batman as my favorite all-time :)

[megadave]

I honestly don't even see Ryu Hayabusa as a ninja any more. He's forsaken all elements of stealth, creativity, and cunning in his combat and instead has changed to over-the-top gory hack n' slash. This isn't a bad thing, it just puts him in the league of Dante and Kratos rather than Tenchu and Goemon. Quite honestly I think Batman and Solid Snake are better 'ninjas' then Ryu ever was. Of course I'd have to go with The Batman as my favorite all-time :)

We're not talking about Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 2. Were talking about Ryu in Ninja Gaiden II. There's a big difference homeboy. Of course, we love Ninja/Pirate Ryu as well.

[Mr Azar]

I honestly don't even see Ryu Hayabusa as a ninja any more. He's forsaken all elements of stealth, creativity, and cunning in his combat and instead has changed to over-the-top gory hack n' slash.

Which game(s) did this happen in?

[relyanCe]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd200/yamillo/strider-cfa.jpg

Stfu about Ryu Hyabusa kthx.

[Flare4War]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd200/yamillo/strider-cfa.jpg

Stfu about Ryu Hyabusa kthx.

I would, if it weren't for that he's the best Ninja ever.

I'de even stretch it and say he's one of my all time favorite protagonists.

[justinj212]

Which game(s) did this happen in?

both of the ones released in the past 10 years. the ones that did nothing Devil May Cry hadn't done before it (aside from admittedly more difficult bosses). Ninja Gaiden for the xbawks (plus black, sigma for the PS3) and Ninja Gaiden II for the 360. Not saying they're bad games or that Ryu Hayabusa wouldn't hold his own in a fight, just that hacking everything in sight to pieces isn't the ideal thing for a ninja to do. Maybe selectively hacking things into pieces, and sneaking around the rest of the time :)

[Flare4War]

It's true, he's not much for sneaking around. If he says he's a ninja, he's a ninja.

I personally like his high octane approach. Though the game play may be similar with Devil May Cry it's far better in Ninja Gaiden. As characters go Ryu is a much much better protagonist than any of the DMC characters - In my opinion...obviously.

[Hawkwing]

My Ninja from Final Fantasy Tactics...seriously.

or this guy


http://www.freewebs.com/jordan_macmillan/Musashi.gif

[Brycepops]

My Ninja from Final Fantasy Tactics...seriously.

or this guy


http://www.freewebs.com/jordan_macmillan/Musashi.gif

..Isn't Musashi a samurai?

[Flare4War]

Yes I believe so. Ninjas generally wear masks.

[FR]

http://www.goemon.info/art/ganbare/group/teamgoemon.gif
Filler text.

[Mr. Fox]

http://www.goemon.info/art/ganbare/group/teamgoemon.gif

Shariq, voice of reason.

None of the other guys use a pipe for weapon. So yeah.

[Atomicfog]

I think Slade may have this one, or at least in the RPG realm.

http://sf2.shiningforcecentral.com/icon/slade_promo.gif

http://sf2.shiningforcecentral.com/icon/animations/slade_02_attack.gif

[Txai]

I think Slade may have this one, or at least in the RPG realm.

http://sf2.shiningforcecentral.com/icon/slade_promo.gif

http://sf2.shiningforcecentral.com/icon/animations/slade_02_attack.gif

Hell yes. He turned out really cool after he became a ninja.

[Mr Azar]

Other than Metal Gear Solid 2/4, are there any video games with non-Japanese ninja?

[Flash Strife]

Chipp from Guilty Gear?

[Mr Azar]

Is that the white haired dude that can triple jump?

[Fratto]

Y'all don't know nothin' about the ninja skills of the red guy from Excitebike.

Give it up people. It's like bringing dollar store water guns to a super soaker convention. YOU CAN'T WIN!!!

A good ninja could...

[Flash Strife]

Yes sir.

http://images21.fotosik.pl/328/5aaa7f0c7125fd42med.gif

[Flare4War]

Other than Metal Gear Solid 2/4, are there any video games with non-Japanese ninja?

Not sure about games but if you want some really good cheddar you could watch the American Ninja trilogy movies.

They're quite terrible though.

[Mr Azar]

I saw the "3 Ninjas" movie once.

Never again!

[Txai]

Other than Metal Gear Solid 2/4, are there any video games with non-Japanese ninja?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

[Brycepops]

Other than Metal Gear Solid 2/4, are there any video games with non-Japanese ninja?

I do believe Snake-Eyes was in a few G.I. Joe games.

[The Coop]

Joe Musashi.

[Bahamut]

both of the ones released in the past 10 years. the ones that did nothing Devil May Cry hadn't done before it (aside from admittedly more difficult bosses). Ninja Gaiden for the xbawks (plus black, sigma for the PS3) and Ninja Gaiden II for the 360. Not saying they're bad games or that Ryu Hayabusa wouldn't hold his own in a fight, just that hacking everything in sight to pieces isn't the ideal thing for a ninja to do. Maybe selectively hacking things into pieces, and sneaking around the rest of the time :)

Huh? Ninja Gaiden did a bunch of stuff that you won't see in other games (except the ones that ripped stuff off from it like Prince of Persia).

[BooDidley7]

Rikkimaru from Tenchu, because he actually uses ninja techniques, like stealth and traps as TC mentioned, as opposed to pure hack and slash like every other ninja game.

He'd approach all other videogame ninja's unseen, and assassinate them in their sleep.

[Cecilff2]

http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Joe_&_Mac_GEN_ScreenShot1.jpg

The oldest ninjas in time of course. They invented the whole thing and got all the babes. And yes, they killed the devil. Not to mention whenever they swing their club giant wheels of stone suddenly fly out killing everything in their path.

[Mr Azar]

http://home.btconnect.com/hgi/ps3/tmnt.jpg

How about these guys?

[Flare4War]

He'd approach all other videogame ninja's unseen, and assassinate them in their sleep.

Nah, Ayane would warn Ryu of his coming and he'd be awake and waiting with the True Dragon Sword in hand. At which point, yeah.... the other ninja is pretty much fucked.

[BooDidley7]

Nah, Ayane would warn Ryu of his coming and he'd be awake and waiting with the True Dragon Sword in hand. At which point, yeah.... the other ninja is pretty much fucked.

Pfft... Rikkimaru would have Ayame dispatch Ayane before she could finish tying that giant pink bow on her back.

[DjSammyG]

you guys forget that red gi man actually can't die. Also, he's completely silent until he kicks you in the face. Sure, he may not be the most glamorous ninja, but I think his hard work, dedication, natural skill, and an undying will is worth more than ryu's, rikkimaru's, and joe musashi's flashy conquests. Show respect for the underdog.

[Flare4War]

Ryu has defeated Chuck Norris.

[HideousBeing]

My favorite video game ninja is... oh, wait.
That was my first impression too.

[Tensei]

i think naruto would win because he can use the chakra from the nine-tails demon fox and he also has sage powers and he can summon giant frogs and he can grow tails which make him more powerful but also make him go berserk so its like super saiun but not really

[LuckyXIII]

Shadow from FF6

[KaiserWarrior]

Rikimaru.

All other supposed ninjas mentioned in this thread are just generic action heroes wearing ninja outfits. None of them employ any significant amounts of stealth and deception.

[IbanezNinja]

http://gameusagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/n.jpg

[BiteBishop]

By the very nature of the ninja, if you are noticed, you are a failure. Thus, if you nominate a "ninja" on this thread, you are only really pointing out their failure as a ninja.

The best ninja of all time would have to be:

[TheSnowStorm]

Ryu of Ninja Gaiden fame. It's a no contest.

[Kaliai]

There are three skill sets and I am putting contenders in each category

Acrobatics- Solid Snake, Ryu Hayabusa, Joe Mushashi, Rikimaru, Kasumi, Grey fox
Stealth - Solid Snake, Rikimaru, Grey Fox
Combat - Solid Snake, Ryu Hayabusa, Joe Mushashi

My Choices for winners
Acrobatics - Joe Mushashi
Double jump and multiple shurikens, run and slash, Wall Jump. Grey fox is another character who could be considered, but all the acrobatics came when he became a cyborg.
Stealh - Solid Snake
Only based on Metal gear solid. Rikimaru has to revert to throwing apples ( or whatever ) to distract guards, snake uses just wall knocks and run and hide tactics. Rikimaru uses additional gadgets for stealh. P.s - Ryu Hayabusa is my second favourite character in the whole list, but he hasn't any stealh to boot. Except for his mask. "Ho! Ho! Ho! Me masked! Me Invisible! Me gonna kill you! Call me a ninja!"
Combat - Solid snake/Ryu Hayabusa
Go against a tank using chaff grandes, land mines and a handful of granades! Walk in the ( icy )park. / "You the devil?! You got girl? Me ninja!! Want girl!! GRRRR!!"

For fans of other ninjas, I am sorry if I don't remember your heroes.

[PROTO·DOME]

i think naruto would win because he can use the chakra from the nine-tails demon fox and he also has sage powers and he can summon giant frogs and he can grow tails which make him more powerful but also make him go berserk so its like super saiun but not really

He wears orange. Orange. Real stealthy.

[GeckoYamori]

This made me ponder a bit. The archetypical ninja game focuses almost exclusively on combat, while stealth is just as much of an iconic ninja feat. But the archetypical stealth game is always centered around covert op soldiers and the likes. Therefore, the most genuine ninja-type game to date is probably Assassin's Creed. Failing that, RPGs such as Oblivion where you make a sneaky-sneaky type character is a good contender.

[Native Jovian]

Therefore, the most genuine ninja-type game to date is probably Assassin's Creed.
Arabian ninjas!

There's something about that phrase that just makes me giggle.

[42]

Ninjas want to grow up to be just like Chuck Norris. But usually they grow up just to be killed by Chuck Norris. :<

[relyanCe]

RPGs such as Oblivion where you make a sneaky-sneaky type character is a good contender.

I forgot all about Oblivion... Dark Brotherhood/Thieve's Guild questlines definitely outninja most ninja stuff these days. Time to reinstall and kill stuff from the shadows!

I still think Strider is the best ninja ever for no reason whatsoever...

[Sinewav]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but Hawk from Seiken Densetsu 3 is pretty awesome, although by no means better than Ryu Hayabusa.

Also, I hate this thread.

So why am I posting in it?

[Mr Azar]

There's also Edge from Final Fantasy IV: not only is he an accomplished ninja, but he is the ruler of a kingdom!