Ninja-kun adapts the UPL arcade series on Japanese Famicom with its young ninja facing demonic creatures in platform and shuriken combat. The representation chains fixed pattern levels with jumps and throws in a classic Japanese UPL arcade port formula. Without western release, curiosity for Famicom ninja platform fans in the 8 bit UPL production vein.
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Category
Action1 player3+
Description
Vertical sequel in the Ninja-kun series where the hero climbs an Ashura-themed demon tower. Published by UPL, released in 1987 in Japan. Demanding arcade action, multi-tier stages, sizable bosses. Japan-only Famicom release.
Ninja-kun - Ashura no Shou review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,06 MB📅01/12/1987
Published by UPL
Ninja-kun - Ashura no Shou (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A vertical-scrolling sequel exclusive to the Famicom from UPL, Ninja-kun - Ashura no Shou is the Japanese source from which Bandai derived the Western Ninja Kid. That lineage gives it the status of an origin piece for those tracking UPL, an arcade studio with a small, respected catalogue. Never released outside Japan, its demanding action and 1987 anchoring sustain demand among fans of Japanese platform-action.
