Ninja Crusaders is a fast-paced action-platformer released for the NES in 1990 by Sammy. As Earth faces an alien invasion, you control a ninja fighting back the mechanical forces. The game stands out for its transformation system: picking up different weapons allows you to transform into an animal by holding the attack button. The shuriken grants the agility of a tiger, the kusarigama provides the swimming prowess of a sea scorpion, the bo staff lets you fly as a falcon, and the rare sword turns you into an invincible dragon.
How to Play
Navigate the stages and defeat the alien invaders, but be carefulโa single hit from an enemy or projectile will cost you a life. The game uses standard NES controls mapped to your keyboard: use the Arrow Keys to move, Z / X for your actions (attack and jump), and Enter / Shift for Start and Select.
Tips
- Use the Falcon: The bo staff’s falcon transformation is incredibly useful for flying over difficult platforming sections and bypassing enemies, though you cannot attack while flying.
- Play Defensively: Because everything kills you in one hit, keep the shuriken when possible. Its long-range attack lets you safely clear enemies from a distance.
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