Zen – Intergalactic Ninja is a 1993 action platformer for the NES, developed by Konami. You play as Zen, an alien ninja from the planet Baltoon, on an environmentally-themed mission to stop the evil Lord Contaminous from polluting the Earth. The game stands out by mixing traditional 2D side-scrolling action with unique isometric stages, requiring a mix of precise platforming and combat against toxic mutant enemies.
How to Play
Your objective is to clear each environmental hazard, from reviving a dying forest to stopping acid rain. Default web emulator controls for the NES use the Arrow keys for movement (D-pad), Z and X for jumping and attacking with your photon stick (A/B buttons), Enter for Start, and Shift for Select.
Tips
- In the isometric stages, watch the shadows beneath Zen to accurately judge your jump distances on moving platforms.
- Your photon stick has a relatively short reach, so learn enemy movement patterns and strike just as they enter your range.
- You can choose the order of the initial stages; if you are struggling with one area, try tackling a different mission first to get a feel for the controls.
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