No. 8: Shinobi — Hardest Video Game Ever

There are plenty of Ninja games, but Shinobi stands apart from the rest. Not only are you expected to fight hordes of tough enemies, but you must slake the thirst of your blade. Your sword is possessed and threatens to kill you if you don’t constantly provide it with tasty spirits to munch on. You can never take a breather between bouts with enemies and the constant threat of that sword keeps the difficulty high and the excitement hot. Any game with a soul hungry demon sword deserves a place on our list of the 10 Hardest Video Games Ever.