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A commando-style fighter and one of the selectable protagonists.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move the selected character Eight-way arcade movement. |
|---|---|
Button 1 | Attack Uses the character’s normal weapon. |
Button 2 | Use ninja technique or bomb Limited-use special attack. |
Control notes
Arcade cabinet button labels can vary by machine.
How it plays
How does Ninja Commando play?
The game uses a top-down, vertically scrolling perspective. Players move through linear stages, defeat regular enemies, collect power-ups, and survive enemy projectiles before facing a stage boss.
Each character has a different attack style and a powerful ninja technique. Stages draw on different historical settings and become more difficult as enemy patterns, traps, and boss attacks intensify. The arcade version supports solo play and cooperative play for two players.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Ninja Commando?
Stay near the lower part of the screen so incoming projectiles remain visible and you have room to react. Clear enemies before advancing whenever possible, because scrolling can expose threats from several directions.
Save bombs or ninja techniques for dense enemy formations and bosses rather than spending them on isolated targets. Learn each character’s attack range and movement speed, and use cooperative play to divide attention between opposite sides of the screen.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Hayate
A ninja warrior with a faster, more traditional ninja fighting style.
Raymond
A selectable fighter who uses a distinct weapon and attack pattern.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Watch the edges of the screen; enemies can approach from multiple directions.
- 2
Use special attacks against groups or bosses.
- 3
Choose a character whose movement and attack range suit your play style.
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