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The Ninja Warriors

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The Ninja Warriors is a 1987 Taito arcade beat 'em up set in a futuristic city overrun by an authoritarian regime. Players control one of three ninja androids and fight through waves of enemies using fast melee action and cooperative play. Its wide three-screen presentation and intense pacing made it a memorable arcade showcase, and it remains well regarded for its striking presentation and straightforward combat design.
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Release Date
1987-01-01
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The game uses a side-scrolling perspective with progression through linear stages filled with regular enemies, miniboss-style threats, and stage bosses. Each playable character has close-range attacks, jumps, throws, and special techniques, and success depends on positioning, timing, and crowd control. Players advance by clearing each area, surviving enemy waves, and defeating bosses to move deeper into the city. Score, lives, and stage completion structure the overall progression.

Ninja

One of the three playable ninja androids, built as a balanced all-round fighter.

Kunoichi

A playable female ninja android with agile movement and responsive offense.

Ninja Master

A playable ninja android with heavier attacks and strong pressure potential.

Stay near the center of the screen so enemies cannot easily trap you from both sides. Prioritize ranged attackers and grapplers first, since they can interrupt your offense and control space. Jump attacks are useful for entering or escaping crowded situations, but always reset your position after landing. Against bosses, avoid overcommitting to long strings and punish only after their attack animations end.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

In co-op, divide targets to reduce pressure and keep the screen under control.

Tips

Learn each character's attack rhythm so you can punish safely after enemy recovery frames.

User Reviews

The three-screen cabinet made it stand out immediately in arcades.

User Reviews

It is simple, but the co-op action and momentum still feel satisfying.

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