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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Little Ninja Brothers
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Culture Brain |
| Publisher | Culture Brain |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Super Chinese |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Little Ninja Brothers is a role-playing game developed by Culture Brain.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Super Chinese series; on the NES you can also try Kung Fu Heroes. The series also appears on other systems with Ninja Boy II (Game Boy). Culture Brain also made Flying Warriors, The Magic of Scheherazade and Baseball Simulator 1.000 for the NES.
Little Ninja Brothers supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Little Ninja Brothers is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Little Ninja Brothers cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Start With Meat Bun | 044D:01 |
|---|---|
| Start With Batteries | 0449:02 |
| Start With Whirly Birds | 044A:01 |
| Start With Medicine | 044B:01 |
| Start With Sweet Buns | 044C:08 |
| Start With Sacred Robe | 043D:04 |
Little Ninja Brothers walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Little Ninja Brothers FAQ
When did Little Ninja Brothers come out on the NES?
Little Ninja Brothers was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Little Ninja Brothers?
It was developed by Culture Brain.
Is Little Ninja Brothers multiplayer?
Yes. Little Ninja Brothers supports up to 2 players.
How long does Little Ninja Brothers take to play?
As a role-playing game, Little Ninja Brothers typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Little Ninja Brothers 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.