The Ninja Warriors Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Beat 'em Up

The Ninja Warriors

Deep cut

SystemSega CD
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Taito, The Ninja Warriors arrived on the Sega CD as a beat 'em up. This Sega CD release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.

Among the 5 Sega CD beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Taito also made Ninja Hayate and Time Gal for the Sega CD.

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

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've played the Sega CD hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Ninja Warriors 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.

The Ninja Warriors gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

The Ninja Warriors walkthroughs & guides

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Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.

The Ninja Warriors FAQ

Who made The Ninja Warriors?

It was developed by Taito.

Is The Ninja Warriors multiplayer?

No. The Ninja Warriors is a single-player game.

How long does The Ninja Warriors take to play?

As a beat 'em up, The Ninja Warriors 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 Ninja Warriors 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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