Underplayed Gems

Ninja Taro (1992)

Ninja Taro cover
Publisher
Sammy USA Corporation
Platforms
Game Boy
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Arcade

How it feels

A ninja from the Phantom sect battles feudal chaos to restore peace to Japan in this action RPG adventure.

actionrpgninjafast-pacedretroadventurearcade-style

About

High Adventure in the Far East It's the era of feudal war in Japan. One Shogun struggles to unite the provinces, but he needs help. His villainous arch-rival is rumored to be dead, but a merciless legion of anarcy continues to plague the countryside. If he is dead, then who could be leading th evil forces which prevent Japan from attaining peace and order? This chaos must be stopped! From the ranks of the Phantom sect to the Shogun's aid comes Ninja Taro. With the cunning of a thief, the skill of a master, and a legendary sword, he must venture forth to tame the minions of evil, and unravel the riddle that will unite the empire!

Screenshots

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