Ninja Princess

Ninja Princess is a run-and-gun action game where players control Princess Kurumi, the titular female ninja princess, battling enemies in a horizontally scrolling adventure to rescue her from kidnappers and reclaim her castle. The story follows Kurumi's escape and journey through Edo-period Japan, confronting ninjas, samurai, and other foes in colorful stages. Key characters include the villainous warlord Zaemon Gyokuro. Standout features are top-down vertical scrolling levels, throwing knives and shurikens as weapons, weapon upgrades, short invisibility bursts, and two-player co-op mode. The game emphasizes quick reflexes and precise timing in a fast-paced shoot 'em up style. It was released for the Sega Master System in 1986, offering improved graphics over earlier ports while keeping the core arcade action intact.