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Ninja Games for the Sega Genesis

In the mid to late 80s and into the early 90s, at-home gaming consoles really started their rise to popularity. Between the original NES and Sega nearly everyone had a gaming console as a child, and one of the most popular genres at the time were ninja fighting games. In fact, if you owned the NES or original Sega, then you̵7;ve more than likely played a ninja game or two in your life and you may not even remember it.

Shinobi
- In the popular series known as ̶0;Shinobi,̶1; you play the role of Joe Musashi, a ninja master of stealth and tactics. ̶0;Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master̶1; was the last title released in the series, hitting store shelves on May 18, 1994. It includes several game play features not seen in previous ̶0;Shinobi̶1; titles, such as riding horses and jet skis, and ̶0;Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja̶1; includes 25 levels of challenges, boss battles, and action.
Streets of Rage
- Though the popular ̶0;Streets of Rage̶1; franchise doesn̵7;t feature your typical ninja hero, the martial arts and ninja-like tactics used in this fighting game cannot be denied. ̶0;Streets of Rage̶1; parts one and two were released on January 1, 1991 and December 30, 1992 respectively. The final installment of the series, ̶0;Streets of Rage 3̶1; was released on December 31, 1994.
Shadow Dancer
- A spin-off of the popular ninja game franchise ̶0;Shinobi,̶1; ̶0;Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi̶1; was released for the Sega Genesis console on October 8, 1990. Imported to the console from an original arcade cabinet, ̶0;Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi̶1; puts your ninja in charge of saving a world turned inside-out.
Ninja Gaiden
- The ̶0;Ninja Gaiden̶1; franchise is perhaps best known for its games on the original NES console, but some titles were also brought to Sega. The original ̶0;Ninja Gaiden̶1; was released for the Sega Master System on February 1, 1989, and while this was nothing more than a re-worked version of the NES game, it was well-received by Sega fans. Since this was originally meant for the Sega Master System, the Genesis/Mega Drive adapter, also known as the ̶0;Power Base Converter̶1; is necessary to play this title on your Sega Genesis.
Double Dragon
- Originally released in the United States on December 31, 1988, ̶0;Double Dragon̶1; revolves around the stories of Billy and Jimmy Lee and their attempt to rescue Billy̵7;s girlfriend from a gang known as the Black Warriors. Featuring tons of martial arts-style game play, ̶0;Double Dragon̶1; is another classic title that satisfied that nagging ninja-game itch that was so prevalent amongst gamers in the late 80s and early 90s. Note that because this is originally a title for the Sega Master System that you will need the Genesis/Mega Drive adapter, also known as the ̶0;Power Base Converter̶1; in order to play this on your original Sega Genesis.

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