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Ninja JaJaMaru Legendary Ninja Collection

2023
PlatformRole-playing (RPG)
This collection offers a nostalgic trip through the evolution of a classic ninja platformer. The core gameplay revolves around tight, responsive controls as you leap through levels, tossing shurikens and battling quirky enemies. Its charm lies in the simplicity of its design, combined with a surprising amount of depth in its later RPG iterations, where you level up JaJaMaru and explore expansive worlds. The collection's appeal comes from its accessibility and the way it distills the essence of retro gaming into bite-sized, challenging experiences.

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1985: Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (Famicom) Princess Sakura has been kidnapped! Her rescue requires a talented ninja. Help JaJaMaru rescue the princess from the evil Pirate Namazu Dayuu by defeating all enemies in your way and collecting spirits to beat level by level in this classic side-scrolling Jump & Run. But be careful! Your opponent won’t go easy on you. Destroy bricks while dodging dangerous bombs Namazu is dropping. Collect power-ups for invincibility and pick up leaves to get to the bonus level! 1986: JaJaMaru no Daibouken (Famicom) Princess Sakura has been kidnapped...again! JaJaMaru sets out once more to save her and face the evil Namazu Dayuu. Fight your way through traditional side-scrolling Jump & Run levels packed with evil yokais and collect mighty weapons and power-ups to get stronger. 1989: Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninpouchou (Famicom) Our brave ninja JaJaMaru was asked to investigate some serious incidents. Monsters appeared all over the country, the people of Edo town were turned into yokais, the Book of Shinobi, which carries the knowledge of Ninjas, was stolen and the dragon Ryujin has taken villagers and stopped the rain. Of course, JaJaMaru fulfills his duty as a ninja! Together with Princess Sakura he sets out to banish the evil from the land. In this first RPG in the JaJaMaru series you accompany the brave duo on their journey through four chapters. Travel through towns and dungeons and fight the dragons and demons which are terrorizing the villagers. Use your powerful ninja techniques to defeat the evil once and for all! 1990: Ninja JaJaMaru: Gekimaden – Maboroshi no Kinmajou (Famicom) In this fourth Famicom JaJaMaru game, our brave ninja sets out to save Sakura and Tono-sama. Defeat demons and collect spirits to perform strong jutsu techniques and beat your opponents! Fight your way through the different chapters in a classic Top Down-Action RPG style. 1990: Oira JaJaMaru! Sekai Daibouken (Game Boy) A very special entry in this collection. In the spirit of game preservation, and because of our huge love for this title, we took the extra mile and faithfully colored this Game Boy classic for an amazing new, yet nostalgic game experience. With a lot of dedication and hard work, every frame was painted by hand. And for comparison with the original black and white style, you will still be able to play both versions. Now you can accompany JaJaMaru in a bright colored Jump & Run on his mission to save Sakura from the yokai Satan. Battle around the world, through six levels and beat bosses inspired by regional folklore. Battle Dracula in Romania, defeat Nioh in Japan and face Cerberus in Brazil. Relive your JaJaMaru memories – in color! 1991: Ninja JaJaMaru: Gingadaisakusen (Famicom) In the fifth and final Famicom game in the Ninja JaJaMaru universe, JaJaMaru and Sakura are leaving ancient Japan to travel to space. Defeat the evil ruler of the universe, Don Destroyda and finally restore peace. Enjoy some classic side-scrolling Jump & Run and use the powerful Cosmo Suit to overcome all enemies in your way. 1994: Super Ninja-kid (Super Famicom) Originating from the beloved NES title Ninja-Kid, which was designed and developed by the creator of the Wonder Boy series, Ryuichi Nishizawa, Super Ninja-Kid came as a bright and fresh SNES remake of the original. Improved 16-Bit graphics, 2-player mode and a variety of stages - it offered a lot of new features back then. In this first Super Famicom game, JaJaMaru sets out once again to free a castle that is occupied by monsters. Climb up the mountain, use shuriken, bombs, a boomerang and more to defeat the enemies on your mission to save the castle and its treasures! 2022: Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle+Hell The latest addition to the iconic series is a real throwback to the good old times. Accompany JaJaMaru to safe princess Sakura from the evil pirate Namazu Dayuu – just like back in the 80s! This time, get together with a friend in a local 2-player mode to battle the huge yokai army. But that’s not all – there are a lot of awesome features included in this brand-new Ninja JaJaMaru title. Collect more than 20 playable characters, including the JaJaMaru family and also allied yokais that support JaJaMaru in the battle against evil. Every character has its own skills and characteristics. Use your well-known weapons like shuriken and bombs and try out items like minecarts and different kinds of scrolls! Collect coins and discover the unlockable Hell Mode to master some really challenging, new stages.

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Like JaJaMaru, this is a challenging action-platformer with a focus on precise movement and combat, but expands the scope with a vast interconnected world to explore.

Why recommended

  • The game's demanding combat and platforming, where every encounter is a test of skill, echoes the need for mastery in JaJaMaru's ninja action.
  • Criteria — Challenging Difficulty is a core design philosophy, with demanding boss fights and intricate platforming challenges that require precise timing and reflexes.
  • A vast, interconnected world invites exploration, uncovering secrets and challenging areas that mirror JaJaMaru's hidden paths and level designs.
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This action RPG shares JaJaMaru's focus on fluid combat and exploration, but with a more expansive world and RPG elements to enhance the experience.

Why recommended

  • The combat is fast-paced and demanding, requiring skillful execution of attacks, dodges, and special abilities, similar to the ninja-like reflexes of JaJaMaru.
  • Criteria — Action is central, with a focus on challenging combat encounters and demanding boss fights that test player skill and reflexes.
  • The game features a large world to explore, with hidden areas, secrets, and environmental puzzles that reward exploration, much like JaJaMaru's hidden paths and secrets.
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Astro Bot provides a similar blend of challenging platforming and action, but with a vibrant and playful aesthetic.

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  • The game features challenging platforming sections that require precise movements and timing, reminiscent of JaJaMaru's platforming challenges.
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  • The game's levels are designed with hidden areas and secrets to discover, rewarding exploration in the same way as JaJaMaru's hidden paths and secrets.

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