Is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990) appropriate for children?

# Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos Ninja Gaiden II is a fast-paced action game featuring intense sword combat with frequent blood and graphic violence against enemies. While it contains no profanity or sexual content, the strong violent content makes it unsuitable for young children. This challenging game is best suited for teenagers and adults.

What age is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990) suitable for?

Our verdict for Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990) is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990) safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Arcade, Fighting, Platformer

Released

1990

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Commodore / Amiga, NES, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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