Ninja Gaiden First Ever! 100% Flawless NES Playthrough [ No Hit / Damage / Death ]

[@gottalight3574]

If Karl Jobst didn't make a video about this i would never found out, congratulations on making history!

[@Gloriath1]

#2.....you madlad. :D

[@DarthMetool]

#3 I enjoy watching madlads do what they do best. Thanks to Karl for pointing out this video. I hated playing Ninja Gaiden back in the day.

[@estebangamer636yt2]

Same, idk how didn't heard about this before. Congratulations Slackanater!

[@nosotrosloslobosestamosreg4115]

Still wondering why that video was in my recommendations...

[@the8thark]

Karl allegedly committed the crime of defamation. Karl is not a nice bloke and needs to apologise for this.

[@theosouris7063]

Man, how poetic is it that the only way to beat this ninja game in the most ninja way possible is with a secret technique learned and mastered by a chosen few?

[@Nezkredk]

Very poetic.

[@PikangsFutaba]

Indeed, very poetic (and fitting as well), and that's why even oldies still has some stuff to offer despite having a lot of knowledge nowdays about them.

[@4eberhardetc983]

We tougth it was a game, but if you think deeper, this game really makes you go through the Ninja Way!

[@Ricky_019]

And the fact that it took 30 years for someone to finally master it gives it a more ninja feeling

[@TeachingMatthewSaurusRex2]

''secret technique'' You mean a glitch

[@SkulShurtugalTCG]

Came from Karl Jobst. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!

[@JRDad]

Also saw it on Karl Jobst. Congrats.

[@RVDDP2501]

Ditto!

[@rvfiasco]

Same, Massive congrats! You're now a GOD TIER gamer, my friend!!

[@nabzy28]

Same. This should have over 1M views. InSaNe!! run my friend. Just awesome.

[@alec_almartson]

Igual. Increible o_O Congratulations!

[@stillpaints]

The darkness is finally over. Anyone who tried to beat this game as a child knows that this should have been #1 on Trending.

[@dudeman7157]

I could never beat these games as a child. I was barely able to beat Ninja Gaiden II as an adult....barely, I mean I had to save using the new NES feature.

[@TokenTombstone]

This game was so rad!

[@lro001]

Yep, bested 1 & 2 on the Nintendo, didn’t get a chance to play part 3

[@YoshiLikesFate]

Ive reached Act 3 just now

[@YoshiLikesFate]

@delt pakisabi keep safe sa covid

[@ibrahimjaved5574]

It is rumored that he was freshly shaved when he started trying for that video.

[@oknarphianexkraveduccial4325]

It was rumored he last shaved in 1988

[@chutown666111]

Lmfao

[@justinlong5892]

How is this not more famous? This is a legendary run.

[@slackanater6639]

There is just soooo much out there now it is easy for things to get overlooked. I have a few other runs that I think are even harder than this. Zelda 2 damagless is a good example kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiQYqmwo6h6hNk

[@whatdidhesay9000]

@@slackanater6639 wait you did a no damage Zelda 2 run??? Can we be friends?

[@ramrodbldm9876]

​@@whatdidhesay9000 you're super corny. I'm happy af he didn't reply to you

[@ryananon779]

@@ramrodbldm9876 You actually both exhibit a lack of social skills so don't sit too highly on your horse there, pal.

[@PressContinue]

Godlike! Not only do you avoid every single hit, you also do it fast as hell. Not only did I have to do it in 3 segments, but I used very slow and playing-it-safe type strategies. You just rush through everything like a true ninja.

[@lockekappa500]

Im curious, what does doing it in 3 segments mean? Isnt it a 20minute run, what part of it necessitates splitting it up into 3 segments? Or are you just taking the best 3 segments where you havent gotten hit?

[@Zelinkokitsune]

@@lockekappa500 Breaking the game into segements where he save stated to make a checkpoint. Then he took best runs he ever could do in them and still got blown away by Slackinator. Of course segmented Runs are often reserved for proof of concepts after all.

[@lockekappa500]

@@Zelinkokitsune Ok. Just seems odd to do a no-hit run in multiple segments in multiple sittings. Kind of defeats the purpose?

[@Zelinkokitsune]

@@lockekappa500 It was more a proof of concept deal than anything. You see these kind of things with collaboration projects to setup Proof of Concepts for the ideal run at the time.

[@lockekappa500]

@@Zelinkokitsune I see. Thank you. Sorry wasnt trying to invalidate his accomplishment, I just dont fully grasp this "no-hit" scene. Thanks for teaching me tho!

[@jimmybeavis9185]

Seeing this video for the first time. Absolutely stunned. Back in the day, my brother and I played hours each day trying to beat this thing. Never could get past the second-to-last boss. I know you all have been there too. I feel Nintendo should come out with a "Hall of Fame" for achievements like this. Had this accomplishment been done in the 1980s or 1990s, it most certainly would have been featured in Nintendo Power magazine. Well done, sir.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

You know what’s particularly satisfying about this? It’s the hardest no-hit game from the ORIGINAL era of gaming. Over 30 years to complete is testament to that. So well done, sir.

[@nemasis3134]

@Adventure Fishing kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKqkZYWAmcyLd7s

[@nexalusthegreat1630]

there's something poetic about the "classic" difficult game never getting a true no damage until decades later.

[@TheTenCentStory]

NES is far from the ORIGINAL era of gaming.

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

@@TheTenCentStory the era people cared about. 🤷‍♂️

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

@@TheTenCentStory what Spliff said. It’s also about gaming, not just games

[@TheUltimateGamer07]

One of the more impressive feats in gaming I've witnessed. A truly.....FLAWLESS VICTORY.

[@windgodscythe9922]

Good explainer✔️ Interactive✔️ No dmg run✔️

[@SirKnightSurefireTactics]

Absolutely incredible job Slackanater. I always thought that the hit from the head was completely impossible to avoid, but you went in there, trashed the place, blasted him to kingdom come, and made him clean up the mess. You completely killed this run and I've never been happier to be proven wrong. Keep up the fantastic work mate.

[@banako420]

Yo you're the dude with the "no damage run" but with a hit at the end. That was still really impressive

[@TheLemonyBard]

I love how enthusiastic and positive you are throughout this run despite the fact that it was seemingly such a long haul. Well done and congrats!

[@thesundrinker9530]

Love the intro explaining the history, solid work as always man.

[@andrewmartin3671]

Yeah, a world first preceded by an intro and explanation is such a rare thing. When I came to watch this video (from Jobst, obvs) I assumed the intro was edited in for the upload to youtube. To see the actual run start after the intro was a thing of beauty.

[@jeffhlewis]

As someone who grew up with this game, what this man has done is insane. It's BRUTAL.

[@djflakoelmonstruo9908]

This game is hard as hell what he did omg

[@path4514]

I thought I was the best...till I seen this guy on this game

[@adamwalcott_official]

It's crazy right? Back around 1990-92 I remember having sleepover parties with the other kids in the neighborhood where we would stay up as late as we possibly could in the hopes of beating this game. There were many other games that we were able to beat, but this one was never beaten. Watching Slackinator do it in 15 minutes was bindblowing.

[@ms.ilovecotton9778]

This is literally gaming history right here and deserves so much recognition

[@joshua.snyder]

An unbelievable run. This is up there in all-time amazing NES history.

[@slackanater6639]

Thank you! This is the run that started the whole FlawlessNES series. Last week I finished up my 26th game on the NES without damage

[@joshua.snyder]

@@slackanater6639 Really so cool. Seeing people dominate what was a frustration as a kid is poetic. Keep it going!

[@eskilseter]

You've been Jobsted. Congrats on the run!

[@AndersonNeo12]

I stil remember the awesome game review to Ninja Gaiden from The Angry Video Game Nerd: "This game is impossible!" Slackanater: "Impossible? i don´t know what that means"

[@asdfghjjfdfvcddcbhxg6550]

The man, the myth, the legend. Some say he is still running around not taking damage to this day.

[@slackanater6639]

Ha! that's great

[@heeroyui1048]

Why is this not over a million views? If only people knew how really difficult to do this.

[@Bankrupts]

Why does this not have a lot more views? This man is a legend.

[@nightsong81]

Legends need a storyteller. Fortunately, Karl Jobst just took up the role.

[@Crownholder]

We have to spread the Legend of this man 👍😎

[@Tareaque]

facts

[@no.402]

Because that moron Karl stole them

[@E180TEKNO]

I admit !

[@shaolin6150]

Just to see your reaction and how happy you got made my day

[@SceneComparisons]

congratulations, dude!

[@eckitronix]

"The Sun has risen on the very first ever 0 Damage Run of Ninja Gaiden." Highly beautiful and poetic? Understatement. Thank you for opening not just a door, but a portal to even more possibilities.

[@mee091000]

There is something euphoric about accomplishing something that everyone else thinks is impossible.

[@Пиздаболнаремиссии]

Just unbelievable. So unreal that the glory of your achievement has spread out around the world, to the very distant places like Russia, where I'm from, and I'm very glad to know that such a cool guy like you finally reached this impossible goal through god knows how many attempts.

[@thebodylanguageguy]

That unlike was for the frigging demon head LOL

[@slackanater6639]

Ha your right. That demon head is a doofus!

[@newartmov]

The dislikes are Arcus's cats

[@RemyWillard]

6:41 I love how those ninjas decided to just keep jumping into the pillar. 9:39 Ah Basaquer, my old nemesis... 12:24 Awww... My favorite enemy, and thus the saddest part of any NG playthrough: the Kelbeross. -At least the one on the right didn't suffer.- 16:31 - 16:53 Speed is important for a ninja, but stealth is the more important skill in an either/or. I love that you get that. Not everyone does. 19:34 - 19:39 The moment that Karl Jobst sent so many of us to see. 19:58 Congratulations, you *absolute* legend.

[@drnod4779]

After watching this, the word "impossible" lost its meaning. Congrats!!! That is absolutely legendary.

[@MatekPL100]

Avatar fromsaint senya ,right ?

[@drnod4779]

@@MatekPL100 yes it is

[@ultimapower6950]

Logic lost its meaning years ago

[@TheRave67]

Holly COW!!! you must be the best player of ninja gaiden on the universe EVER! Congratulations! thast was excinting!!!

[@JaimeMargary]

I don't even watch streamers, ever, and I watched this entire run. Congratulations, sir. That was absolutely incredible.

[@FioletFioletov]

Slackanater - the man, the myth, the legend!

[@zlbm0]

Even when knowing that you werent gonna get hit, I was still nervous in the later part of the run lol

[@CB_GAMES777]

Been playing this since '87 and just learned the slash kills the boss in one shot. This guy is legendary.

[@neththeobnoxioussponge8929]

HE DID IT, THE MADMAN ACTUALLY DID IT

[@gustavorojas4866]

I just came to pay respect for this godlike run. An 8 year old child from Lima Peru 34 years ago is so so happy right now! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@dbdn1825]

Her: wow that was amazing... How are you that good with those hands? Me: i beated ninja gaiden on the NES with zero damage babe

[@bobbyblueholliday]

This deserves far more recognition!

[@tomwaters5090]

The Ninja gaiden song brought tears to my eyes and touched my soul in a way no other piece of music ever has. thank you guys for writing that. Thank you

[@ivanalexeev6505]

Not only this run is legendary because of no hit thing, it's also very funny with all the talking with the audience. That "i will murder you" song and "pillars of shwing" made me chuckle.

[@slackanater6639]

A lot of these challenges take a ton of time and practice so I try to keep it fun with stupid stuff😆 in an attempt to keep from going insane. Zelda 2 alone took almost 1 year and a half!! That one about broke my brain.

[@alacritical7873]

This is very, very impressive, to say the least. I had no idea that the demon's head could even be killed. Awesome run, and great commentary throughout

[@gerseycash6726]

Congratulations!!! Finally I’m amazed, I’ll share this video to all my classic gamer buddies. I’ve been playing Ninja Gaiden for 30 years and I never seen anything like this...

[@Ars-Nova258]

20:35 “RELEASE THE FREAKIN DOVES, WE DID IT!!!” That moment had me in tears

[@stolensentience]

Read this as the video got to this part

[@gstreetgames2530]

I was the man in high school, just because I beat this game. Yes I'm old, this was a 'new' game then. It's crazy what you new generations of gamers are doing. This was inspiring, amazing work.

[@SzymonAdamus]

I'm here thankt to the Karl Jobst's material about your Ninja Gaiden, no-hit run. Amazing stuff man! Great job and congratulations!

[@the8thark]

Karl allegedly committed the crime of defamation. Karl is not a nice bloke and needs to apologise for this.

[@paularized1]

This is one of the greatest feats in gaming. I would have gotten it but I’ve been trying to beat Duck Hunt first.

[@NeoTheHumalien]

I was looking for Ninja Gaiden speedruns and came across this video, it's insane how after so many years you finally did the impossible! Congratulations!

[@CurtisDyer]

Fantastic run! Love the Arcus nods.

[@theobscurestash6537]

You're a great guy for going back and _showing in detail_ exactly how you do the trick with such a well edited video. I really appreciate that! Congratulations!

[@newartmov]

What is your profile pic? A rat fink Wario? Looks rad.

[@theobscurestash6537]

@@newartmov Thank you! Why, yes it is. It's from a talented artist named Ramsey Sibaja.

[@davidm4566]

I just wanted to say that over Thanksgiving I grabbed Ninja Gaiden and a few other NES games from my Dad's house when I came home to visit for the holiday. I hadn't played in a long time but have been itching to play the old NES games again (I have a Retron at my place that does NES and SNES games). Anyway, I fired it up the other day and got a 0 damage run to level 2.2 (without the spin attack as I accidentally traded it for something else). That's a big deal for me! Of course once I got that first hit it was game on, followed by too many continues to count. I just wanted to say I guess I absorbed some things and you inspired me. Thank you.

[@djpunkIIDX]

didn't know about this absolute legend til a few minutes ago. Well done!

[@titansrule72]

slacknasty with one of the best nes minds of our time. he literally breaks it down like science.

[@wesleyhaleymatthews9385]

I am not ashamed to say that I have watched this at least 4 or 5 times now... Such a amazing feat!!! Congrats on making gaming history!!!

[@slackanater6639]

I will admit that I have watched it a few times as well

[@wesleyhaleymatthews9385]

I don't blame you... I'd be proud as hell myself if I were you!!! 😄

[@matthewhall7052]

Insane man. Congratulations on in my opinion of the most if not the most technical runs ever performed. Absolutely mind blowing to consider what you put together.

[@anthonykneipiii4562]

Slackanater!!! Throwing down perfects with no shame!! Good job, man!!!

[@aaronpoisson]

One of my favorites on NES growing up! I bought this game brand new at a Sears when I was a young teenager for $39.99 😱

[@tupalev]

I love the speedruns of this game but this is by far my fav run of this game. I can't imagine telling my young self 30 years ago that someone would do this damageless. Thanks Slack. Also I just realized I have not commented on this video until now so here we are :)

[@FawadBilgrami]

This deserves more views and likes. Superbly done and explained.

[@JClutchNA]

Heard about this accomplishment. Had to come by and give you props and congratulate you. Good shit.

[@Matt-qw2nu]

Never in a million years would I think this was achievable! You are incredible!

[@travismcneil2780]

Wow congratulations on that awesome run!🎊🎉🏅

[@petertrent8908]

This is amazing! I remember how hard this game was as a kid. No damage at all is truly a feat.

[@TexasBone]

Non stop crap flying at you! Good job , MASTER KARL

[@slackanater6639]

Helps when you memorize all the crap😁

[@ghastlynavigator]

seeing dislikes on this makes me question humanity in general. Amazing history making run! 🤯

[@EdgeOfEntropy17]

WOW! How could anyone not love this video? I didn't even check and saw your comment and was so shocked that I had to take a look. Humanity is doomed if there is just one person who genuinely disliked this video.

[@christopherleathers6427]

Well done, my friend! NG caused me a lot of frustration (and broken controllers) as a kid. Glad to see this PTSD, in NES cartridge form, get its comeuppance. Cheers from Virginia.

[@dumpsterfire7916]

This is utterly unbelievable lol... He does this while talking to the chat on original controller... Fucking amazing

[@z-pray7460]

Why is it that Ninja Gaiden runners are always the nicest people on the planet? GGs on the no hit! Incredible landmark.

[@SnthwaveSunset]

You have made gaming history, i respect you

[@Shadowdancer777]

Man you are really good. This game was one of the hardest last bosses I ever played as a kid. Congratulations on the amazing accomplishment.

[@nuke97]

Amazing display of technique, timing, and control. I played this game back in the NES days, salute!

[@scottfrazier8105]

I usually stop watching movies after about a couple minutes and start a new one on Netflix. The level of focus and commitment by guys like this is hard to comprehend for me. Enviable.

[@he8mybbybakribs407]

Tag up ezscape, this run needs known mang!

[@atm6887]

First time I've ever seen this game being played. I've heard of it before but this is legit the first time I've seen any of it being played. What a hell of a first intro to this game! Great job dude! Made me smile for sure. I couldn't imagine how you felt!

[@LitGaming999]

That's a world record no one can beat. You're the first that ever did it. Anyone else is second third and fourth.

[@georgewbushcenterforintell147]

Famous words

[@oknarphianexkraveduccial4325]

How do you know he was first?

[@erickaparicio6118]

@@oknarphianexkraveduccial4325 because anyone else who would have done it would have recorded it

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

Someone else could do it faster and be #1 though

[@zzskyninjazz1821]

@@patstaysuckafreeboss8006 but he was still the first EVER to do it

[@kbramlett6877]

Awesome run. I am 48 and I was just ecstatic that I beat the game when I did. Also, it made me laugh when you said that the live stream was only in 480p. When I was a kid, we were just glad to have the channel come in as static-free as possible via the use of a pair of rabbit ears.

[@slackanater6639]

I grew up in a rural town on a farm and we had a big antena on the side of the house and we had to go out and turn it to try and get a better signal. Times have changed for sure

[@Sailingintoinfinity]

13:25 “The Pillars of Shwing” - title of my next album thanks! 🤣

[@slackanater6639]

Your welcome 😆

[@tasteslikesalt4672]

just watched jobst video covering this. I remembered this game from my childhood and remembered how hard this game was just in a normal play through, absolutely legendary man!

[@janwaynes.4713]

You have got to be one of the humblest pros out there that made history! It's mind blowing a human can pull that off.

[@NOPerative]

I saw your run in another review and was elated that you nailed it; congrats brother! Was a big fan of Ninja Gaiden back in the 80s & 90s and this game gave me mucho grief - vicariously, your victory is shared here; I feel vindication, right now.

[@SteefPip]

"He's making the jump, it's his second time through, and he hasn't even taken a hit yet. He's a wizard."

[@romeo9710]

Dude I am so freaking happy for you!!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire run even when I knew what was going to happen lol. I celebrated like I was there! Congrats man. You have done what many thought to be impossible.

[@fitfogey]

I’m old. My time on this earth is limited. It is selectively spent experiencing true greatness such as this.

[@santiagocalvo]

This right here

[@VonFeuer]

that's what i name a real game and a real gamer, thank you.

[@gorfimus]

This is the most impressive video game feat I've ever seen! And I agree better it's thematically better than speed runs.

[@RabbitFighter666]

Had to rewatch a few times. This is mind-blowing. You may be the best NESser around these parts.......

[@thejackal007]

The stuff of true legends. Sincere congratulations!

[@foghorn88]

Damn! Congrats dude!! Seeing how happy that made you is awesome

[@tmo42i]

Congrats, Slack!

[@seansnyder7744]

Just came here straight from Jobst’s video. A belated congratulations!

[@slackanater6639]

Thank you. This playthrough and Karl’s video are what started the FlawlessNES project. If you like no damage playthroughs of retro game I have done quite a few on the NES now. Thanks for watching

[@shinsource]

Well done, truly amazing feat. Makes you wonder if the game designer intended the damage to be unavoidable or they knew one day someone could slash fast enough to defeat it in this manner.

[@kostaad]

wow, Karl Jobst made sure I learned about this, congratulations.

[@zrelation6282]

This is a work of art. I'm legit on the edge of tears.

[@iLLWiLLx21]

Wow I’ve played this game since it came out and that’s the 1 thing I didn’t accomplish and didn’t think was possible. I was so nervous for you😂. Wish I would’ve seen it live. Congrats dude..much love!!!!

[@slackanater6639]

Thank you this is the run that really started it all. Since this run I have kept doing “flawless” runs and have now done about 25 different NES games

[@iLLWiLLx21]

@@slackanater6639 I’ve been going through the entire library here; it’s insane. Gonna check out your stream soon. Might have to sneak it in during work lol

[@xslowdivex]

Damn that was awesome! This game seemed IMPOSSIBLE to me as a kid. You, sir, have avenged 10 year-old me!

[@DiegoRLL1]

I remember playing this game as a child, I never manage to finish it, you deserve my respect! You are a monster! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@dannydunn802]

Well done...ive managed to do a No Death run and beat the game...but this is legendary!

[@slackanater6639]

No death is still very hard. Congrats Sir!

[@plagapong]

Speed Runner keep doing thing "Impossible" to be "Possible" you guys got my full respect.

[@timothymattson5369]

I'm imagining Thanos seeing what you accomplished, discarding the Infinity Gauntlet and bowing to you.

[@JSPUFC]

I'm so happy his commentary is entertaining as well. Instead of silent nothing coming from him