Overview
Challenge as identity. Tecmo built a reputation on demanding games—NES Ninja Gaiden’s precision platforming, Rygar’s action-RPG combat, Dead or Alive’s technical fighting. Team Ninja became their premier development studio. The 2010 merger with Koei created a larger entity, but Tecmo’s action game legacy continued through Team Ninja’s output.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1967.
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan.
- Merged: Koei Tecmo (2010).
- Key studio: Team Ninja.
NES era
| Title | Year | Genre |
|---|
| Ninja Gaiden | 1988 | Action platformer |
| Rygar | 1987 | Action RPG |
| Tecmo Bowl | 1987 | Sports |
Team Ninja era
| Title | Year | Platform |
|---|
| Dead or Alive | 1996 | Arcade |
| DOA2 | 1999 | Dreamcast |
| Ninja Gaiden (Xbox) | 2004 | Xbox |
Sports games
| Title | Innovation |
|---|
| Tecmo Bowl | Simplified American football |
| Tecmo Super Bowl | Player licenses |
| Monster Rancher | Creature breeding |
Koei merger
| Factor | Detail |
|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Result | Koei Tecmo Holdings |
| Continuation | Brands preserved |
| Team Ninja | Ongoing development |
See also