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Wrath of the Black Manta is an action platformer released for the NES in 1990, developed by A.I. and published by Taito. You control a ninja tasked with rescuing kidnapped children and dismantling an evil drug syndicate. The game combines side-scrolling platforming with varied ninja abilities and unique first-person boss encounters.

How to Play

Your objective is to traverse each level, interrogate enemies for clues, rescue children, and defeat the boss at the end. Use the arrow keys to move, Z to attack with shurikens or your sword, and X to jump. Enter serves as Start, and Shift acts as Select. You can activate Ninpo (ninja arts) by holding down the attack button until the meter charges, then releasing it while pressing the required direction.

Tips

• Interrogate enemies in red instead of killing them immediately; they provide crucial clues on how to defeat bosses and progress through the level.
• The Art of the Fire Ring is highly effective against many early bosses, so keep it equipped if you are unsure which Ninpo to use.
• Rescue as many children as you can, as doing so will upgrade your ninja abilities and unlock new Ninpo techniques.