Play Ninku (japan) Online

Ninku came out for the Game Boy in 1996, developed by Yutaka. It was part of that wave of mid-90s portable games based on manga, a time when you could carry a whole adventure in your pocket. This one is based on the Ninku series, and it tries to blend its fighting roots with a bigger world to explore.

You control Aicho and his crew, members of the Ninku corps who use special wind-based powers. The main goal is to fight through various stages, defeating enemies and bosses to advance the story. The gameplay mixes side-scrolling beat 'em up sections, where you punch and kick through groups of foes, with exploration and light platforming. You also use special Ninku techniques, which are essentially projectile attacks, to hit enemies from a distance. The pacing is fairly straightforward, moving from one combat area to the next, though some enemy patterns require quick reflexes. It feels like a condensed brawler that captures the energy of its source material.