Ninja Taro is a top-down action RPG released for the Game Boy in 1992. Published in North America by Sammy, this Zelda-style adventure has you exploring a large interconnected world, fighting enemies to level up, and venturing into dungeons to defeat bosses. You begin with a basic sword but soon discover powerful secondary weapons like shuriken and bombs to aid you on your quest.
How to play
Use the Arrow Keys to move your ninja. Press Z and X (mapped to the Game Boy’s A and B buttons) to swing your sword and use your equipped secondary item. Enter serves as the Start button to pause or open the menu, and Shift acts as Select.
Tips
- Spend a little time grinding weak enemies early in the game. The extra levels grant crucial health and attack power boosts that make the first boss much easier.
- Ranged weapons like the shuriken are invaluable for picking off dangerous foes from a safe distance without risking your own health.
- Always talk to every NPC you find in villages, as they provide necessary hints to progress the story and locate your next objective.
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