NINJA HAYATE HD-Remaster

*NINJA HAYATE HD-Remaster*, developed and published by TAITO CORP., is a striking example of early arcade experimentation brought forward into the modern era with minimal alteration to its original design philosophy. Rather than reimagining the experience for contemporary audiences, this remaster preserves the structure and pacing of the 1984 LaserDisc title, offering players a chance to engage with a piece of gaming...

1 found this helpful, 2026-04-26

TL;DR review: Currently only worth buying on sale IF you like FMV games. Was $10 during the summer sale. Sale on bundle with Time Gal was $18. Compare to the outrageously expensive $25 base price just for Hayate OR Time Gal, not both. Not worth it, especially given how the game is mostly a basic ♥♥♥♥♥ port of the arcade game with no bonus features. Giving a recommend because I appreciate the game being preserved...

1 found this helpful, 2026-07-10

Japan/Taito's answer to the Dragon's Lair and Space Ace games. It's designed like those games are, plays like them, but is a wee bit less punishing. Ninja Hayate is a lot of fun if this game style is your thing. Also, the animation style is just great and it is easy to get emersed in. If you are trying to choose between this and its companion game, Timegal, it really comes down to your preferred aesthetic. For me,...

0 found this helpful, 2026-08-22