Ninja Jajamaru-kun is a classic 1985 Famicom action-platformer developed by Jaleco. Players control the ninja Jajamaru on a quest to rescue Princess Sakura from the nefarious Lord Namazu Dayuu, navigating multi-tiered stages to defeat assorted yōkai (monsters) before time runs out.
How to play
Clear each stage by defeating all eight enemies using your throwing stars. Break the brick floors by jumping into them from below to uncover hidden power-ups or coins, but be careful not to fall through the gaps you create.
Controls: Use the D-pad (Arrow keys) to move and duck, A (Z) to jump, and B (X) to throw shurikens. Press Start (Enter) to pause.
Tips
- Keep moving and prioritize taking out projectile-firing enemies first, like the umbrella monsters and ghosts.
- Collecting three different power-ups in a single stage summons a giant invincible frog for Jajamaru to ride, allowing you to instantly crush enemies for bonus points.
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