Ninja Jajamaru: Galactic Battle (Ginga Daisakusen) is a 1991 action platformer developed by Jaleco for the NES. Breaking away from the feudal Japanese settings of earlier titles in the series, this entry sends Jajamaru into space to rescue Princess Sakura from the evil Don Deiga. This version features the English translation patch by HTI, making the galactic adventure fully accessible. The game introduces a dash mechanic and various power-up suits that grant new abilities as you run and jump through colorful, interstellar stages.
How to Play
Navigate each space-themed stage, defeat enemies with your weapons, and beat the bosses to progress. Use your dash to clear wide gaps and collect power-ups to enhance Jajamaru’s abilities.
- Move: Arrow Keys (D-pad)
- Jump: X (A)
- Attack / Dash: Z (B)
- Start: Enter
- Select: Shift
Tips
- Hold the dash button (Z) to sprint, which is required to make longer jumps over wide hazards.
- Prioritize collecting new suits; they provide significant offensive upgrades and alter your movement to help you survive tough sections.
- Watch out for changes in physics during zero-gravity or auto-scrolling stages, where careful timing is more important than speed.
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