Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master is a fast-paced action-platformer published by Megasoft for the Sega Genesis in 1993. As the masterful Joe Musashi, you battle through varied side-scrolling stages, combining precise katana strikes with ranged shurikens. The game introduces much smoother and faster movement than its predecessors, allowing you to sprint, perform flying kicks, and wall-jump to navigate dynamic environments, which include a memorable horseback sequence and a high-speed surfboard chase.
How to play
Your goal is to survive each stage and defeat the Neo Zeed syndicate bosses while managing a limited supply of shurikens and mastering your ninjutsu magic. Use the arrow keys to move, duck, and block. Press S to activate ninjutsu, X to attack with your katana or shurikens, and Z to jump. String together dashes and wall-jumps for rapid movement and evasion.
Tips
- Conserve your ninjutsu for difficult mini-bosses or overwhelming enemy sections; the lightning shield is particularly useful for safely rushing through hazardous areas.
- Master the mid-air dive kick (down + jump at the peak of a jump), as it lets you strike enemies below you while maintaining forward momentum.
- Keep an eye on your shuriken count; engaging enemies in close combat with your katana saves projectiles for when you really need them.
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