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Mark of the Ninja Guide

2012 · Stealth platformer

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GuideWhat you will find
Guards search a lit temple walkway while the ninja occupies the darker level below.StealthRead the information on screen before committing to a guard encounter.
A guard investigates beneath a searchlight while a circular sound cue appears nearby.ToolsPick equipment that supports the route and the mission’s optional objectives.
A guarded interior shows a suspicious guard, an overhead light and hiding routes above.CollectiblesSeparate score targets, mission seals and hidden scrolls when replaying a level.
The ninja confronts guards beneath a spotlight outside a Japanese-style building.New Game PlusPrepare a second campaign after finishing the original story.
Guards search a lit temple walkway while the ninja occupies the darker level below.CharactersThe story follows a single playable ninja and the people shaping his mission. The directory avoids revealing the final choice and its interpretation.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
DetectionWatch light, line of sight and visible sound rings.
UpgradesScore, seals and scrolls reward different kinds of exploration.
ReplayFinish the campaign to unlock New Game Plus.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
The NinjaPlayable protagonistA tattooed Hisomu ninja whose heightened senses support stealth.
OraCompanionGuides the protagonist through the mission narrative.
AzaiClan leaderDirects the Hisomu clan’s response to the attack.
DosanTattoo artistConnected to the markings behind the ninja’s unusual abilities.
KarajanAntagonistA central target in the conflict with modern armed forces.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
StealthVisibility and noise are separate →

Pictures All pictures →

Guards search a lit temple walkway while the ninja occupies the darker level below.
Guards search a lit temple walkway while the ninja occupies the darker level below.
The ninja confronts guards beneath a spotlight outside a Japanese-style building.
The ninja confronts guards beneath a spotlight outside a Japanese-style building.
A guard investigates beneath a searchlight while a circular sound cue appears nearby.
A guard investigates beneath a searchlight while a circular sound cue appears nearby.
A guarded interior shows a suspicious guard, an overhead light and hiding routes above.
A guarded interior shows a suspicious guard, an overhead light and hiding routes above.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Mark of the Ninja: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com