Dragonninja, released by Data East for arcades in 1988, is the Japanese version of the classic side-scrolling beat ’em up known internationally as Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja. Taking on the role of a martial arts brawler, players fight their way through waves of enemy ninjas, attack dogs, and powerful stage bosses across various multi-tiered environments.
How to Play
The objective is to survive each stage by defeating enemies and taking down the boss at the end of the level. You can use standard arcade controls in your browser: move your character using the Arrow keys, attack with Z, and jump with X. Use Shift to insert a coin and Enter to start. Pressing up or down while jumping allows you to hop between the upper and lower planes of the stage.
Tips
- Hold down the attack button to charge up a devastating flaming punch, which is highly effective against bosses and grouped enemies.
- Use the upper and lower platforms to your advantage; jumping between planes is the safest way to dodge incoming projectiles and avoid hazards.
- Red ninjas drop useful weapon power-ups like nunchaku and knives. Prioritize defeating them to gain a quick edge in combat.
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