Arcade Archives: The Ninja Kids (2024)

Developer: Taito
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A nostalgic, brightly colored arcade brawler where you quickly mash buttons to slice through cartoonish enemies with cheerful ninja magic.

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About

"THE NINJA KIDS" is an action game released by TAITO in 1990. Our ninja-doll heroes must battle to save their town from the evildoers who are plotting to resurrect a great evil. Take control of one of 4 characters, who might look similar, but are as individual as they are colourful, and slice and dice your enemies with justice in your heart, and ninja magic at your fingertips!

Screenshots

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