1991-12-28
Super Ninja Boy is the sequel to Little Ninja Brothers on the NES. It's a two-player RPG/brawler hybrid where you explore an open world, visiting shops and talking to townsfolk. When you enter combat, the game switches to a brawler where you gain experience and level up at the end.
There's also a Ninja Boy on Game Boy, but it's a pure overhead brawler. This game is part of the long-running Super Chinese series, which spans over 10 games across NES, Game Boy, and Super Nintendo.
I wanted to like Super Ninja Boy, but it's just awful. Its core combat is excruciatingly simple and slow-paced, which ruins any of the enjoyment the RPG hybrid elements might provide. The amateurish presentation includes tiny sprites and extremely repetitive music. Play Little Ninja Bros. on the NES because it's way better than this turd.
