Genre: Action / Beat‑‘em‑up
Publisher: Tronix
Year: 1989
System: Amstrad CPC
The Ninja Warriors is a side-scrolling beat‑‘em‑up based on Taito’s arcade original, adapted for Amstrad CPC by Random Access and published as a budget title under Tronix. Players control a cybernetic ninja android on a mission to overthrow the tyrannical dictator Banglar. Armed with swift melee weapons and acrobatic moves, you fight through waves of enemies across multiple urban and industrial environments. Gameplay emphasizes fast-paced combat, responsive controls, and stage‑end bosses. Though lacking co‑op support found on 16‑bit versions, the CPC port earned praise for smooth scrolling and detailed graphics, making it a standout in budget gaming. The ending reveals a chilling twist: after defeating Banglar, the hero self‑destructs via a bomb embedded within—a plot detail refined from the arcade’s more ambiguous conclusion.
