Shinobi on the Sega Master System is a classic 1988 action-platformer by Sega. You play as the master ninja Joe Musashi, undertaking a mission to rescue the children of the Oboro clan who have been taken hostage by the criminal syndicate Zeed. The game features methodical, challenging platforming across various stages, punctuated by memorable boss battles and first-person ninja star throwing mini-games.
How to Play
Progress through each side-scrolling level, using your shurikens and martial arts to defeat enemies, and rescue every hostage to unlock the exit.
- Move: Arrow keys
- Attack (Shuriken/Melee): Z
- Jump: X
- Pause: Enter
Tips
- You must rescue all hostages in a stage before you can proceed to the boss or exit.
- Using close-quarters melee attacks instead of shurikens awards more points, but it’s much riskier against armed thugs.
- In the bonus rounds, time your throws carefullyโclearing the advancing ninjas without missing is the key to earning an extra life.
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