Play Ninja, The (usa, Europe) Online

The Ninja was released for the Sega Master System by Sega, a straightforward action game from the console's early years. It fits alongside other side-scrolling platformers of the time, offering a simple premise without much fanfare.

You control a lone ninja navigating a series of side-scrolling stages. Your main goal is to fight through each level, defeating enemy ninjas who attack with swords and projectiles. You use knives for close combat and throwing stars for attacking at a distance; you can also jump between platforms and cling to certain walls. The game moves at a quick pace, and the enemies respawn quickly, which keeps the pressure on. Playing it feels like a constant, tense skirmish where you are always reacting to the next threat.