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Part 3
Ninja Gaiden 3

Part 3

Complete Ninja Gaiden 3 Part 3 walkthrough, covering the desert section with the bow and Kunai Climb.

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Complete Ninja Gaiden 3 Part 3 walkthrough, covering the desert section with the bow and Kunai Climb.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Press LT to block the initial attack, then use a flurry of other attacks.
  2. 2
    Press A repeatedly to dodge strikes and complete Quick Time Events (QTEs) when prompted.
  3. 3
    Continue attacking until the enemy is knocked through a window.
  4. 4
    The battle resumes outside; apply the same strategy.
  5. 5
    When prompted, mash the X button.
  6. 6
    After the Dragon Sword disappears, grab the cloaked figure's cutlass.
  7. 7
    This move is dodged, and the cloaked figure leaves.
  8. 8
    Walk through the nearby door and move towards the rubble.
  9. 9
    A missile strike will hit the location.
  10. 10
    DAY 2: You receive a bow.
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    Push the right analog stick to focus on the distant tower (objective).
  12. 12
    Hold LB to draw your bow and aim at the two closer towers.
  13. 13
    Aim at the enemies in the towers (two on the left, one on the right).
  14. 14
    Hold LB to aim, use the right analog stick to switch targets, and pull RT to fire arrows.
  15. 15
    After killing the tower enemies, move closer to the wall.
  16. 16
    Destroy the motorcycles of enemies who ramp over the wall using rapid bow fire.
  17. 17
    If enemies get too close, use A to jump and gain a better vantage point.
  18. 18
    You receive a sword from a lady with pink hair.
  19. 19
    Move through the hole in the wall and follow the paths.
  20. 20
    An enemy will emerge from the sand; use the slide move during a QTE to avoid the attack.
  21. 21
    Fight the enemies that arrive in the ambush.
  22. 22
    Learn about the Ultimate Technique: when Ryu's arm glows red, hold Y and release to defeat nearby enemies.
  23. 23
    Continue fighting ground enemies, then use the bow to take out enemies at higher elevations with RPGs.
  24. 24
    Kill the enemy on scaffolding with a rocket launcher; the scaffolding will be destroyed.
  25. 25
    Run to the scaffolding area and press A repeatedly to wall-jump to the area above (Flying Bird Flip).
  26. 26
    A bird will perch on a post; approach it and press B to save the game.
  27. 27
    Move forward and kill appearing enemies.
  28. 28
    Press Ryu against the wall to his left and press A to Wall Run across the gap.
  29. 29
    On the other side, jump across the next gap, sneak up on enemies, and kill them.
  30. 30
    Wall Run against the next wall to cross the subsequent gap and kill the enemy.
  31. 31
    A makeshift bridge will break under Ryu's weight.
  32. 32
    Kill the group of enemies that ambush you; use Ninpo if needed.
  33. 33
    Press down on the right stick to find an area to use Flying Bird Flip to exit.
  34. 34
    Return to the area before the bridge collapsed.
  35. 35
    Wall Run across the gaps.
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    At the dead end, run up the wall.
  37. 37
    Hold both triggers to use Kunai Climb and climb the wall.
  38. 38
    At the open door, press Y to take out the guard at the top.
  39. 39
    Move silently towards the next enemy and press Y to take them out.
  40. 40
    Move outside onto the balcony.
  41. 41
    Press A to avoid incoming rockets during a QTE.
  42. 42
    Press Y as Ryu glides down to take out the ground guard.
  43. 43
    Defeat all ground enemies, then use the bow to take out elevated enemies.
  44. 44
    Scaffolding will fall, opening a new path.
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    Run to the rubble and bounce between walls to reach the top.
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    Jump across gaps, using bars to swing across.
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    The bridge will break; use Kunai Climb to climb back up.
  48. 48
    Save your progress at the bird on the ledge.
  49. 49
    Jump up the next wall.
  50. 50
    Swing across gaps again and smash through the wooden platform.
  51. 51
    Run down the hall and kill enemies.
  52. 52
    Press B to go through the doors.
  53. 53
    Pull out your bow and aim upwards at the roof to target a magic user.
  54. 54
    Fire at the magic user; they will dodge and fire back.
  55. 55
    Use LT and the left analog stick to dodge their attack.
  56. 56
    Three mages will appear; jump around to avoid their attacks.
  57. 57
    Use strong Y button attacks to break their magical barriers.
  58. 58
    Once all three mages are killed, run up the nearby wall using Kunai Climb.
  59. 59
    Run up the next wall using Kunai Climb.
  60. 60
    Slide down the hill to enter the dome.
  61. 61
    Walk down the hall until you hear music from a bar.
  62. 62
    Enter the bar and move to the jukebox; an ambush will occur.
Tips
  • Block Ryu's initial attacks with LT.
  • Mash buttons during QTEs as prompted.
  • Use the bow for ranged enemies and motorcycles.
  • Utilize the Ultimate Technique when Ryu's arm glows red.
  • The Flying Bird Flip allows you to jump from wall to wall.
  • Kunai Climb lets you ascend walls.
  • Wall Run allows you to traverse gaps by running along walls.
  • Use Ninpo for large groups of enemies.
  • Save your game frequently at the perched birds.

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