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The Legend of Kage (Japanese: Kage no Densetsu) is a classic 1985 action game developed by Japan’s renowned Taito, first launched for arcades and ported to the NES on April 18, 1986. Famous for its fast-paced ninja theme and cinematic storytelling, the game follows young Iga ninja Kage on a mission to rescue kidnapped Princess Kiri from villains Yuki Saemon and Kirigakure no Saemon. Armed with a short kodachi sword and unlimited shuriken, players fight enemies and dodge attacks via jumping and climbing. The game has three chapters: Aoba Chapter, Momiji Chapter, and Yuki Chapter, each with four stages—Forest, Secret Passage, Castle Wall, and Demon Castle. A boss must be defeated at the end of each chapter to advance. Enemies are diverse, including fire-breathing Yobo, red-robed Yojubou, and white-robed monk Sougenbou. Players can collect Crystal Orbs to boost abilities like shuriken size or speed, while flying Tenmaru, Jutsumaru, and Zoumaru grant various rewards. With unique mechanics and challenging level design, The Legend of Kage is a beloved 1980s action game classic.