Shinobi is a classic 1987 side-scrolling action game developed by Sega for the arcade. You play as the ninja master Joe Musashi on a mission to rescue kidnapped students of his clan from the criminal syndicate Zeed. It is a defining title in the action platformer genre, requiring precise timing, quick reflexes, and strategic use of your ninja skills.
How to play
Your objective is to navigate through each level, defeating enemies with shurikens and melee attacks, while rescuing all hostages to advance to the next stage. The default arcade controls in the browser use the arrow keys for movement, Z to attack or throw shurikens, X to jump, and C or Shift to unleash powerful ninjutsu magic.
Tips
- Rescue hostages not just for points, but to upgrade your weapons, which can turn your standard shurikens into a powerful gun or sword.
- Master the high jump by pressing jump and up simultaneously; this is essential for navigating between multiple planes in certain levels.
- Save your limited ninjutsu magic for boss fights or desperate, screen-clearing emergencies when surrounded by enemies.
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