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Developers - Natsume
Publishers - Taito
Release Date - December 11, 1990
Overview
It's the year 2029 A.D. and a madman controls the largest city in America. The Emperor Garuda and his followers fave built an impregnable stronghold as a monument to his evil. Conventional forces have been unable to stop his malevolent plans for total control. But Garuda is worried...
Reports have reached him that two figures have breached the outskirts of his city defenses. For the first time he feels an inner chill, for he knows that the invaders are Ninjas.
Hayate and Lady Kaede are ninjas of the Iga clan. Their mission is to infiltrate the fortresses of Garuda and destroy his wicked empire
Hayate
Character Profile
Role: Master Ninja / Protagonist
Clan: Iga
Signature Appearance: Wears a dark purple shinobi shozoku (ninja garb)
Combat Style: Highly agile and aggressive, capable of executing wall runs and utilizing mid-air momentum without restriction.
Weapons & Abilities
Default Weapon: A swift, sharp katana for close-quarters combat.
Alternative Weapons: Can swap out his katana for a kusarigama (a chained sickle) to strike from a distance or attack enemies through obstacles.
Special Attack: If Hayate has more than half of his vitality, he can summon a devastating screen-clearing thunderstorm at the cost of a large portion of his health.
Kaede
Affiliation: Iga Ninja Clan
Partner: Lord
HayateTarget: Emperor Garuda
Weaponry: Equipped with a standard katana, a long-range kusarigama (chain weapon), and various ninja throwing stars and tools.
Combat Style & Gameplay
Speed & Mobility: She features a faster running speed and a longer, quicker dash compared to her partner.
Jump Mechanics: Her jump is lower and more restricted than Hayate's, demanding more precise, calculated platforming and movement.
Combat: She compensates for her shorter attack reach with superior agility and a slightly higher damage output when her sword is fully powered up.
Developers - Natsume
Publishers - Taito
Release Date - December 11, 1990
Overview
It's the year 2029 A.D. and a madman controls the largest city in America. The Emperor Garuda and his followers fave built an impregnable stronghold as a monument to his evil. Conventional forces have been unable to stop his malevolent plans for total control. But Garuda is worried...
Reports have reached him that two figures have breached the outskirts of his city defenses. For the first time he feels an inner chill, for he knows that the invaders are Ninjas.
Hayate and Lady Kaede are ninjas of the Iga clan. Their mission is to infiltrate the fortresses of Garuda and destroy his wicked empire
Hayate
Character Profile
Role: Master Ninja / Protagonist
Clan: Iga
Signature Appearance: Wears a dark purple shinobi shozoku (ninja garb)
Combat Style: Highly agile and aggressive, capable of executing wall runs and utilizing mid-air momentum without restriction.
Weapons & Abilities
Default Weapon: A swift, sharp katana for close-quarters combat.
Alternative Weapons: Can swap out his katana for a kusarigama (a chained sickle) to strike from a distance or attack enemies through obstacles.
Special Attack: If Hayate has more than half of his vitality, he can summon a devastating screen-clearing thunderstorm at the cost of a large portion of his health.
Kaede
Affiliation: Iga Ninja Clan
Partner: Lord
HayateTarget: Emperor Garuda
Weaponry: Equipped with a standard katana, a long-range kusarigama (chain weapon), and various ninja throwing stars and tools.
Combat Style & Gameplay
Speed & Mobility: She features a faster running speed and a longer, quicker dash compared to her partner.
Jump Mechanics: Her jump is lower and more restricted than Hayate's, demanding more precise, calculated platforming and movement.
Combat: She compensates for her shorter attack reach with superior agility and a slightly higher damage output when her sword is fully powered up.
