Iga Ninjyutsuden (also known internationally as Ninja Kazan) is a side-scrolling action-platformer released by Jaleco for the arcades in 1988. In this challenging hack-and-slash adventure, you control the ninja Kazan on a quest to recover five stolen treasures. You begin armed with a short-range sword, but by battling through waves of enemies, you can uncover powerful new weapons like shurikens and a chain to expand your reach. With a distinct magic system that allows you to unleash devastating ninja arts, it offers a tough but rewarding slice of late-80s arcade action.
How to Play
Guide Kazan through each stage, defeating enemies and collecting scrolls while seeking out the lost treasures. The arcade controls translate to the keyboard in your browser:
- Arrow Keys: Move Kazan, crouch, or climb.
- Z / X: Attack and jump.
- Enter / Shift: Start and Insert Coin.
Tips
- Charge your magic: Holding down the attack button allows you to unleash powerful magic attacks. Use this when the screen gets crowded to clear out multiple enemies at once.
- Watch your health: You begin the game with only three hit points. Extra lives are extremely rare, so prioritize dodging incoming projectiles over rushing forward.
- Upgrade your arsenal: Your default sword has very short range. Look for item drops to swap it out for kunai or the chain, which make dealing with distant enemies much safer.
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