Zen: Intergalactic Ninja Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Zen: Intergalactic Ninja

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Zen: Intergalactic Ninja is a platformer released for the Game Boy, developed by Konami.

Konami also made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure for the Game Boy.

Zen: Intergalactic Ninja is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Zen: Intergalactic Ninja is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Zen: Intergalactic Ninja gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Zen: Intergalactic Ninja cheats & codes

20 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Instant Staff Power-Up (Just Hold Down B)01A-3ED-F7E
Start With Only 1 Life015-91F-E66
Start With 5 Lives055-91F-E66
Start With 10 Lives0A5-91F-E66
Infinite LivesFA9-6DE-4C1
No Energy Loss Against FireFA1-B1A-4C1

See all Zen: Intergalactic Ninja cheats

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Zen: Intergalactic Ninja FAQ

Who made Zen: Intergalactic Ninja?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Zen: Intergalactic Ninja multiplayer?

No. Zen: Intergalactic Ninja is a single-player game.

How long does Zen: Intergalactic Ninja take to play?

As a platformer, Zen: Intergalactic Ninja typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Zen: Intergalactic 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.

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