Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack - Volume 2

Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack - Volume 2 By Keiji Ramagashi / Riyuchi Nitta

Ninja Gaiden, of the most iconic and beloved 2D action game series ever created, was first released in the arcades in 1988, while making its console debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) later in the same year. At the time of the console release, Ninja Gaiden was renowned not only for its deep storytelling beautifully visualized by TECMO’s unique “cinema scenes,” but also through its legendary chiptune soundtrack, whose unique rock-’n’-roll sound and drum beat instantly became a formative musical experience for players who were only just getting into video games.

Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack is divided into volumes. The follow-up, Ninja Gaiden Vol. 2, features the music of both Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. These legendary soundtracks have been digitally restored under the supervision of Ryuichi Nitta and Kaori Nakabai, two of the original composers. The booklet includes a comprehensive roundtable discussion among several members of the original development team, including the director, producers, artist and composers; an essay by game historian Ray Barnholt; and original archival artworks.

Tracklisting
A-1 Chaosium Sword 1:36
A-2 Twist Of Fate II 0:06
A-3 Going Gets Tough 1:07
A-4 Battlefield 1:22
A-5 Robert The Army 0:43
A-6 It's Too Late 0:05
A-7 Dehumanize 0:44
A-8 Interlude II 0:13
A-9 Thunderstorm 1:09
A-10 Overdrive 1:33
A-11 No End Darkness 1:27
A-12 Tower Lahja 0:26
A-13 World Enslaved 1:30
A-14 The Parasprinter 1:22
B-1 Irene Captured 0:57
B-2 The Dark Emperor 1:07
B-3 Hideous Relics 1:05
B-4 Interlude I 0:10
B-5 Fire Cavern 1:16
B-6 Shadow Diabolica 1:06
B-7 To The Rescue 0:07
B-8 Unlimited Moment 1:30
B-9 Castle Demonic 0:29
B-10 Ryu Fights Back 0:30
B-11 Lord Of Night 1:32
B-12 Irene & Ryu 1:32
B-13 A Long Way To Go 2:08
B-14 Defeated 0:05
B-15 All Gone 0:07
Ninja Gaiden Iii: The Ancient Ship Of Doom / Ninja Ryuukenden Iii: Yomi No Hakobune (NES / Famicom)
C-1 Introduction I 0:25
C-2 Introduction II 0:38
C-3 Introduction III 1:15
C-4 Twist Of Fate 0:06
C-5 Stage 1-1 / 5-1 1:07
C-6 Battlefield 1:22
C-7 Cinema Display I 0:41
C-8 Cinema Display II 1:34
C-9 Stage 2-1 / 7-2 1:10
C-10 Cinema Display III 0:07
C-11 Cinema Display IV 0:28
C-12 Stage 2-2 / 5-2 1:07
C-13 Cinema Display V 1:10
C-14 Cinema Display VI 1:01
C-15 Stage 3-1 / 6-2 1:10
D-1 Cinema Display VII 0:29
D-2 Cinema Display VIII 0:07
D-3 Stage 3-2 / 6-1 1:07
D-4 Cinema Display IX 1:16
D-5 Stage 4-1 / 7-1 2:03
D-6 Cinema Display X 1:01
D-7 Stage 4-2 / 7-3 1:33
D-8 Cinema Display XI 0:51
D-9 Cinema Display XII 0:21
D-10 Cinema Display XIII 0:15
D-11 Stage 7-5 / 7-6 0:47
D-12 Epilogue 1:43
D-13 Credits 1:56
D-14 Game Over 0:07
D-15 Twist Of Fate (Reprise) 0:05