The Ninja Warriors Again (released as The Ninja Warriors in North America) is a highly regarded 1994 side-scrolling beat ’em up for the SNES. Developed by Natsume, this action-packed title lets you take control of one of three distinct cyborg ninjasโthe balanced Kunoichi, the heavy-hitting Ninja, or the lightning-fast Kamaitachi. Set in a dystopian future, you must carve your way through an army of soldiers and mutants to overthrow the tyrant Banglar.
How to Play
Unlike traditional 3D-plane brawlers, the combat takes place on a strict 2D line, focusing heavily on spacing, blocking, and crowd control. Each character has a unique moveset of combos, throws, and special techniques to master.
- Move: Arrow Keys
- Attack: S
- Jump: X
- Blaster (Screen Attack): Z or A
- Start: Enter
- Select: Shift
Tips
- Master your block: Simply holding the attack button raises your guard against frontal strikes. This is absolutely essential for surviving boss fights and shielded enemies.
- Manage your Blaster gauge: Your special meter at the bottom of the screen fills up automatically. When maxed out, you can unleash a devastating attack that hits all enemies on screen, but taking damage will deplete the gauge.
- Use throws for invincibility: Grabbing and throwing enemies gives you brief invincibility frames, making it a great way to avoid incoming damage when surrounded.
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