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To engage distant foes Ryu can throw shuriken and shoot arrows. With flails and staves, the player can string together long sequences of attacks. Heavy weapons, such as the Dabilahro and the Unlabored Flawlessness, are slow but cause more damage to opponents. In addition these light weapons allow Ryu to smash foes into the ground and perform his signature Izuna Drop-a spinning piledriver. These include one-handed swords, such as the Dragon Sword and Kitetsu, which grant quick attacks, and a move called the 'Flying Swallow', which allows Ryu to leap and slash through enemies. Ninja Gaiden features a large selection of weapons for Ryu to wield, each with advantages and disadvantages that affect the way the player approaches combat. Dragonbusts scattered throughout the regions provide the means to save player progress, permitting gameplay to be resumed at a later time. Access to these regions are obtained by fighting enemies, finding keys, or solving puzzles, inspired by the mechanics of The Legend of Zelda video games. The game world is made up of several distinct regions, most of which are connected via the city of Tairon, which functions as a hub. In keeping with his ninja persona, his character can interact with the game environment to perform acrobatic feats, such as running along and jumping off walls, swinging from pole to pole, or running across water. Viewed from a third person over-the-shoulder perspective, in typical action-adventure fashion Ryu starts the game with basic, low-level abilities and weapons that can be upgraded as he progresses, by discovering or buying items. Ninja Gaiden develops its narrative thread through the actions of its player-controlled protagonist, Ryu Hayabusa.