First released in arcades in 1990, using uses Taito’s F2 arcade system, The Ninja Kids has often been referred to online as Taito’s answer to Konami’s 1989 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game. The brawler follows four puppet-like characters (Hanzo, Sasuke, Akane, and Genta) as they battle a satanic cult across a modern city.
The game could be played with up to four players, with each of these characters having their own weapons and ninja kills to set them apart, such as Hanzo using a Ninjato and the power of water, Sasuke using kusarigama and the power of wind, Akane with shuriken and fire arts, while Genta uses a Sansetsukon and the power of the earth.
Arcade Archives The Ninja Kids will release on August 22nd, 2024
