3 Ninjas Kick Back SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up / Platformer

3 Ninjas Kick Back

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreBeat 'em Up, Platformer
DeveloperMalibu Games
PublisherSony Imagesoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 10

3 Ninjas Kick Back is a beat 'em up released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Malibu Games and published by Sony Imagesoft. It blends beat 'em up and platformer elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Malibu Games also made MechWarrior 3050, Cliffhanger and Sports Illustrated: Championship Football & Baseball for the SNES.

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

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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

3 Ninjas Kick Back cheats & codes

23 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time7E1E6B14
Infinite Health7E0A2A06
Invincible7E0A3019
Infinite Lives7E1E5114
Less Enemies To Pass Trials7E1FE002
Have Throwing Weapon7E0A0909

See all 3 Ninjas Kick Back cheats

3 Ninjas Kick Back walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

3 Ninjas Kick Back FAQ

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

3 Ninjas Kick Back was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

It was developed by Malibu Games and published by Sony Imagesoft.

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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