Ninja Hattori-kun: Ninja wa Shugyou de Gozaru no Maki is a classic side-scrolling action platformer developed by Hudson Soft for the Famicom (NES) in 1986. Based on the popular manga and anime series, you take control of the young ninja Kanzo Hattori on a journey to rescue his friend from a rival ninja clan. A massive commercial success in Japan, the game is well-remembered for its fast-paced throwing-star combat and traditional Japanese setting.
How to Play
Guide Hattori through each stage, avoiding hazards and fighting off enemies like frogs, birds, and rival ninjas. Your main weapon is a limitless supply of shurikens, but mastering Hattori’s acrobatic jumps is just as important.
- Movement: D-pad (Arrow keys)
- Jump: A Button (Z)
- Throw Shuriken: B Button (X)
- Start/Pause: Start (Enter)
Tips
- Wall jumps: Hattori has a momentum-based jump that lets you scale certain vertical obstacles. Time your jumps carefully to bounce off walls when trapped in corners.
- Collect scrolls: Keep an eye out for scattered ninja scrolls for bonus points, but don’t risk a life jumping into an enemy just to grab one.
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