Blue Shadow (the European title for Shadow of the Ninja) is a top-tier action platformer by Natsume. In a 2029 cyberpunk future, two elite ninjas rise up to liberate the world from the tyranny of Garuda. The game supports intense single-player or 2-player cooperative play, where players must master a variety of ninja tools including bombs, shurikens, and chain sickles. This 'Small Font' version provides a clean UI experience. Renowned for its atmospheric visuals and challenging boss encounters, it is widely considered one of the best action titles on the NES, now also famous for its 2024 modern remake 'KAGE ~ Shadow of the Ninja'.