Ninja Taro
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(GameBoy - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
NMK
Published_By:
American Sammy
Released On:
01 Jan 1991
Ninja Taro is an action RPG set in feudal Japan with gameplay similar to "The Legend of Zelda". In Japan, Ninja Taro is known as "Sengoku Ninja-kun", and is one of several titles in the Japanese "Ninja Jajamaru-kun" series. As the eponymous Ninja Taro (or "Ninja-kun" in the Japanese release), you are tasked by your teacher, Kashin-Koji, to seek out Lord Nobu ("Nobunaga Oda"), who has requested the service of the land's greatest ninja.
The path there is dangerous, but upon reaching Lord Nobu at Geko Castle, it is revealed that the evil Lord Shin Takeda ("Takeda Shingen") is rumored to have died. You are tasked with investigating the rumors to see if they are true or not. Lord Shin's castle is located in Kai Province, not too far from Geko Castle, but the direct path there is blocked by a "mighty beast", a creature who is said to be able to withstand all weapons.
Ninja Taro features turn-based combat and exploration elements, allowing players to equip various items such as Ninja Sword, Throwing Stars, Masamune, and Throwing Knives. Additionally, medicinal Herbs and Potions may be found that can heal you, while unique tools like Camouflage and Fire will also be at your disposal.
The game's design draws inspiration from Japanese history, classical mythology, and folklore, with references to real historical places and people, as well as creatures from Japanese animation. The game engine used in Ninja Taro shares similarities with other action RPGs developed by American Sammy, including Rolan's Curse and Rolan's Curse 2.
Ninja Taro was released for the Game Boy on September 1st, 1992.
UPC-A:
039471906023 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
1648 (United States)
Part #:
DMG-UP-USA (USA)
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2-bit (4 greyscales)
Video Resolutions Supported:
160×144
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM
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