The Ninja Warriors SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up

The Ninja Warriors

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherTitus
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Natsume and published by Titus, The Ninja Warriors arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a beat 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Ninjawarriors.

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 #21 by legacy score.

Natsume also made Wild Guns, Pocky & Rocky and Pocky & Rocky 2 for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 SNES 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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

The Ninja Warriors cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite HealthC2B0-DD6C
Infinite Special Once You Have 1CECB-A467
Infinite Time62C4-6DD7

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The Ninja Warriors 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 Ninja Warriors FAQ

When did The Ninja Warriors come out on the SNES?

The Ninja Warriors was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made The Ninja Warriors?

It was developed by Natsume and published by Titus.

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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