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Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure
The Last Ninja
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Developer | System 3 |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The Last Ninja |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by System 3 and published by Activision, The Last Ninja arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1987 as an action-adventure game.
It landed about 5 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1987 include Gradius, Octapolis and Airborne Ranger. Among the 99 C64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Last Ninja series; on the C64 you can also try Last Ninja 2. The series also appears on other systems with The Last Ninja (NES). System 3 also made International Karate, International Karate + and Myth: History in the Making for the C64.
The Last Ninja is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Last Ninja is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Last Ninja walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Last Ninja.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Last Ninja FAQ
When did The Last Ninja come out on the C64?
The Last Ninja was released for the Commodore 64 in 1987.
Who made The Last Ninja?
It was developed by System 3 and published by Activision.
Is The Last Ninja multiplayer?
No. The Last Ninja is a single-player game.
How long does The Last Ninja take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Last Ninja typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Last Ninja on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.