Joe
A prehistoric warrior and one of the two playable heroes.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move Eight-way joystick movement. |
|---|---|
A | Attack Uses the currently equipped weapon. |
B | Jump Jumps over enemies and hazards. |
Control notes
Arcade button labels can vary by cabinet; A and B identify the two standard action buttons here.
Start and coin controls are cabinet functions and are not listed as gameplay actions.
How it plays
How does Caveman Ninja play?
Players move through side-scrolling prehistoric stages, defeating enemy cavemen, dinosaurs, and bosses while avoiding hazards. Joe and Mac can walk, jump, attack at close range, and throw weapons across the screen.
Stages contain platforms, cliffs, water, environmental traps, power-ups, and branching routes. The arcade supports one or two players, with progress advancing through a sequence of themed areas and boss encounters. Weapon pickups change attack behavior, while health and continues determine how long a run can last.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Caveman Ninja?
Stay near the center of the screen so approaching enemies can be attacked before they surround you. Use jumping attacks to clear small enemies and keep moving around bosses rather than standing directly in front of them.
Preserve stronger weapon pickups for crowded sections and learn the timing of dinosaur and boss attacks. In two-player mode, avoid attacking from opposite sides of the same enemy, since overlapping movement can make both players vulnerable.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Mac
Joe's partner and the second playable hero, available in cooperative play.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use ranged weapons to deal with enemies before they reach melee range.
- 2
Watch the stage layout for pits and moving hazards rather than rushing forward.
- 3
Cooperative play is safer when players stay on the same side of the screen.
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