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Zen: Intergalactic Ninja came out for the Game Boy in 1993, published by Konami. It was part of that wave of licensed games based on a comic book character, trying to carve out a space on the handheld alongside platformers and puzzle games. You control Zen, a ninja from another planet, who is sent to Earth to stop the villain Lord Contaiminous from poisoning the planet.

You guide Zen through side scrolling levels, using a sword for close combat and a bow for hitting distant enemies. The main goal is to fight through each stage, defeat the boss, and move on to the next area. A key mechanic is the screen by screen progression; each screen is a self contained challenge, and you clear it of enemies before advancing. You also collect power ups to strengthen your attacks and increase your health. The game moves at a brisk pace, but the difficulty can spike with tricky enemy placements and platforming sections. Playing it feels like a quick, action packed run where you are constantly switching between your melee and ranged options to survive.