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3 Ninjas Kick Back © 1994 Sony Imagesoft.
SNES conversion of Sega CD's 3 Ninjas Kick Back [Model T-93175].
Description from the back cover:
You first saw Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum on the silver screen when their martial arts skills and extreme exploits saved the honor of Grandfather Mori and defeated an evil arms dealer. Now, it's up to you! In this action-packed adventure, you become any one of the 3 Ninjas. And that's when the fun begins. Wild animals and even wilder ninjas attack! A trio of spaced-out heavy metal rockers join forces with the evil Koga in an all-out effort to do you dirty. But if you rescue Grandfather Mori and his ceremonial dagger, you'll have the last laugh... and unlock a secret room filled with more gold than Fort Knox!
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GAME ID: SNS-A3NE-USA
PACK ID: SNS-P-A3NE
BARCODE: 735009215109
Released in November 1994 in USA.
The "Movie-Tie-In" Challenge: Like many licensed games of the mid-90s, this title faced the challenge of translating cinematic pacing into platforming mechanics. It is frequently discussed in retro gaming circles for its punishing difficulty curve, which was typical of many Sony Imagesoft titles of the era that aimed to extend gameplay longevity for rental markets.
Diverse Playstyles: Each of the three playable characters offers a different combat style—balancing reach, speed, and defense. This was a sophisticated design choice for the time, allowing players to choose a brother based on their preferred tactical approach to the game's various platforming challenges.
A Familiar Legacy: The game is a prime example of the "licensed platformer" boom that dominated the SNES library in the mid-90s. While it didn't achieve the critical acclaim of titles like Mega Man X or Super Mario World, it is highly sought after by collectors of "completest" SNES sets due to its specific niche in the movie-to-game adaptation history.