忍者的复仇 Revenge of Shinobi, The

The Revenge of Shinobi is a hack-and-slash action-adventure platformer where players control Shinobi, a ninja tasked by his master with retrieving the Five Elemental Swords to seal the evil warlord Ashira-O and prevent his corruption of the shoguns. Gameplay involves side-scrolling exploration through non-linear levels filled with samurai and ninja enemies; use a katana for close-range attacks, shurikens for ranged strikes, and acquire scrolls and abilities like double-jump, dark magic, and elemental powers to gain strength. Story focuses on stopping the warlord's empire, with five bosses tied to the swords. It stands out for its Japan-inspired cemetery and fortress settings, beautiful hand-drawn animations, and engaging boss fights, though level design emphasizes exploration over combat and includes a password save system.