The Hardest Game on the Planet

I just beat the original Ninja Gaiden yesterday, and let me tell you, it IS definitely hard. However, I think it's difficulty is exaggerated. Like all those parts you had problems with, including that part in 6-2. Don't think of those as cheep-shots, think of them as puzzles. That's basically what Ninja Gaiden is, a giant collection of platforming puzzles. With the right moves at the right time, you can solve the entire game. 6-2 might be a pain at first, but once you learn all the tricks, it's business as usual.