Ninja
A balanced combat android with a strong close-range fighting style.
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Joystick | Move the selected android |
|---|---|
Attack | Perform the character's standard attack |
Jump | Jump |
How it plays
The game uses a side-view perspective and proceeds through a sequence of linear stages. The objective is to move from left to right, defeat waves of enemies, avoid hazards, and defeat a boss at the end of each stage.
Players choose one of three androids. Movement, jumping, attacks, and defensive positioning are central to survival; enemies can surround the player, so spacing and timing matter. Progression is stage-based, with increasingly aggressive opponents and more demanding boss encounters.
Plan your run
Learn the attack range and recovery time of the selected android before advancing. Keep enemies in front of you, use jumps to escape encirclement, and avoid rushing into groups from the edge of the screen.
Bosses are easier when their attack patterns are observed first. Clear ordinary enemies methodically, preserve safe space, and attack during recovery windows rather than trading hits.
Meet the cast
A balanced combat android with a strong close-range fighting style.
A fast female combat android whose agility helps her evade and attack quickly.
A specialized android associated with bladed attacks and distinctive long-range reach.
The despotic ruler targeted by the android rebellion and the principal antagonist.
Before you begin
Choose Ninja for a balanced first playthrough; Kunoichi favors mobility, while Kamaitachi rewards careful spacing.
Do not let enemies surround you; reposition with jumps when both sides become dangerous.
Study boss patterns and attack immediately after their committed moves.
Editorial context
A demanding, atmospheric arcade beat 'em up remembered for its distinctive android heroes and imposing bosses.
Its deliberate movement and limited room for mistakes make it more challenging than many contemporary brawlers.
The Ninja Warriors is a 1987 side-scrolling beat 'em up developed and published by Taito for arcade systems. Set in a dystopian future, it follows three combat androids—Ninja, Kunoichi, and Kamaitachi—sent to overthrow the tyrannical Banglar. Players advance through guarded urban and industrial environments while fighting soldiers, cyborgs, and large mechanical bosses. The game emphasizes direct arcade action, with distinct characters offering different speed, reach, and attack characteristics. Its dramatic presentation, large enemies, and force-feedback cabinet helped it stand out in arcades, while the original release earned a strong reputation among beat 'em up players for its atmosphere and challenging combat.
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