Ninja Princess (also known internationally as Sega Ninja) is a classic 1985 run-and-gun arcade game developed by Sega. In this top-down action title, players control Princess Kurumi as she battles through waves of enemies to reclaim her castle. Unusually for its time, the game features a female protagonist and allows shooting in eight directions independently of movement, creating fast-paced, multi-directional combat.
How to Play
Your objective is to reach the end of each scrolling stage and defeat the boss while avoiding enemy attacks. You can throw regular shurikens for rapid attacks or use special throwing knives to hit enemies behind cover. For this arcade emulation in your browser, use the Arrow Keys to move, press Shift to insert coins, and Enter to start. Use Z to fire standard shurikens, X to throw knives, and C to use your vanishing technique to dodge incoming projectiles.
Tips
- Use the vanishing technique (C key) generously; it makes you temporarily invincible and is essential for surviving crowded screens.
- Don’t just hold forwardโretreating while firing backwards is often necessary when overwhelmed by pursuing enemies.
- Keep an eye out for hidden scrolls that can grant power-ups like faster movement or a spread shot.
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