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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 games trying to bring comic book and cartoon characters to the handheld, a time when you'd find all sorts of licensed adventures vying for space in your pocket. The game is based on the comic character, and it fits right in with the platform's library of side scrolling action titles from that period.

You control Zen, a ninja from space, moving through levels that scroll both horizontally and vertically. Your main goal is to fight through these stages, defeating enemies and confronting bosses. You have a sword for close range combat and a bow for attacking from a distance, which you need to switch between depending on the enemy. The game is known for its challenging pace; it requires precise jumps and quick reactions to enemy patterns. Navigating the levels and managing your limited projectiles against frequent enemies gives the game a tense, deliberate feel. Playing it feels like a constant test of your timing and patience.