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Super Ninja Boy hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Culture Brain is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
There are also a few platforming sections. It features random encounters with side-scrolling battles, although some boss battles are fought with a traditional menu-based system.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Super Ninja Boy
One reviewer said the game was rough overall while another said the controls were poor and sluggish and there was not enough variety in the battle scenes. In single-player mode, the main character is Jack. Super Ninja Boy was released in Japan for the Super Famicom on December 28, 1991.
Super Control said that "everything about Super Ninja Boy is substandard" and that it was "easily one of the most uncomfortable games I've had the displeasure of playing in a long while." and found the game derivative of The Legend of the Mystical Ninja. There are also a few platforming sections. It was re-released only in Japan on the Wii U Virtual Console on October 1, 2014, followed by the Nintendo Classics service worldwide on January 24, 2025.
How Super Ninja Boy Plays
There are also a few platforming sections. It features random encounters with side-scrolling battles, although some boss battles are fought with a traditional menu-based system. There are also some 2D platform areas, which play the same as the normal battles without depth (the player can only go right or left).
The player controls the main character Jack (or two players can control both Jack and Ryu) and randomly encounters enemies on the world map and in dungeons. Super Ninja Boy features a password system to record progress. Jack and Ryu share statistics, so one character never overpowers the other.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The game can be switched between single player and multiplayer at will, with the second player controlling Ryu. It is a sequel to Culture Brain's previous title, Little Ninja Brothers for the NES and contains a few cameos from other Culture Brain's games. Super Ninja Boy is an action role-playing game released by Culture Brain for the Super Famicom in Japan in 1991, and the Super NES in North America in 1993.
In single-player mode, the main character is Jack. Jack and Ryu share statistics, so one character never overpowers the other. There are also a few platforming sections.
Super Ninja Boy — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was Super Ninja Boy released on?
Culture Brain shipped Super Ninja Boy for the Super Nintendo back in 1991, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Super Ninja Boy?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Super Ninja Boy support?
This browser version of Super Ninja Boy handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Super Ninja Boy online for free?
Yes — Super Ninja Boy runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.