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The Last Ninja came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, published by System 3. It was part of that wave of action games that tried to bring a more methodical, exploratory feel to the console, a contrast to the faster run and gun titles common at the time.

You control Armakuni, the last surviving ninja of his clan, navigating a series of interconnected screens across different environments. Your main goal is to defeat the evil shogun Kunitoki, which involves exploring each area thoroughly, fighting guards with your sword or shurikens, and finding specific items to unlock new paths. The game moves at a deliberate pace, requiring you to observe enemy patterns and plan your jumps and attacks carefully. It is known for being quite difficult, with precise platforming and combat that punishes mistakes. Playing it feels like a slow, tense puzzle where every screen presents a new challenge to solve.