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Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Platformer
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Ganbare Goemon |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja is an action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Konami. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ganbare Goemon series. The series also appears on other systems with Ganbare Goemon 2 (NES) and Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! (Game Boy). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, Super Castlevania IV and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe for the SNES.
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing The Legend of the Mystical Ninja is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja cheats & codes
94 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives P1 | 7E1AB004 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy P1 | 7E1AB210 |
| Max Energy P1 | 7E1AA810 |
| Lots of Money P1 | 7E1AAD99 |
| Invincibility P1 | 7E059202 |
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja 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.
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja FAQ
When did The Legend of the Mystical Ninja come out on the SNES?
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made The Legend of the Mystical Ninja?
It was developed by Konami.
Is The Legend of the Mystical Ninja multiplayer?
Yes. The Legend of the Mystical Ninja supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Legend of the Mystical Ninja take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legend of the Mystical 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.