3 Ninjas Kick Back Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Action

3 Ninjas Kick Back

Certified classic

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperMalibu Games
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

3 Ninjas Kick Back is a beat 'em up released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Malibu Games and published by Psygnosis. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Malibu Games also made Cliffhanger, Batman Returns and Ex-Mutants for the Genesis.

3 Ninjas Kick Back supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing 3 Ninjas Kick Back is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

3 Ninjas Kick Back gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

3 Ninjas Kick Back cheats & codes

32 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives Player 1FFA3BF:0003
Infinite Lives Player 2FFA47F:0003
Infinite Health Player 1FFA3C5:0006
Infinite Health Player 2FFA485:0006
Freeze ClockFFA375:0099

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3 Ninjas Kick Back walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

3 Ninjas Kick Back FAQ

When did 3 Ninjas Kick Back come out on the Genesis?

3 Ninjas Kick Back was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

It was developed by Malibu Games and published by Psygnosis.

Is 3 Ninjas Kick Back multiplayer?

Yes. 3 Ninjas Kick Back supports up to 2 players.

How long does 3 Ninjas Kick Back take to play?

As a beat 'em up, 3 Ninjas Kick Back 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 3 Ninjas Kick Back 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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