An American ninja NES action-platformer. Fight against drug traffickers in the streets. Direct and honest gameplay. For ninja-action fans wanting an American experience.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
Action game featuring a ninja battling Japanese demons to save his captured master. Published by Taito, released in the USA in 1990. Ninja in side-scrolling view with varied techniques. NES port of the Wrath of the Black Manta game.
Wrath of the Black Manta review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,12 MB📅01/09/1990
Published by Taito
Wrath of the Black Manta (NES) price, value & rarity
Is Wrath of the Black Manta still worth playing in 2026?
An action adventure from Taito, Wrath of the Black Manta stages a ninja moving through urban and industrial levels to save his kidnapped master, between infiltration, combat and interrogating enemies that yield clues. The structure blending platform action and investigation brings an original touch, even if the stiff handling and an uneven pace betray the title's limits. The ninja mood and the variety of situations stay its assets. For a fan of retro ninja action or someone curious about overlooked Taito output, the title keeps an interesting concept and a period cachet.
