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The Ninja co-op

Split-screen for 2 players

1986 · Sega R&D 2 · 60/100

Split-screen

Yes

Sega Master System/Mark III

Local

2 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
Yes
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
Not documented
Full campaign in co-op
Not documented
Cross-play
Not documented
Platforms
Sega Master System/Mark III
Developer
Sega R&D 2

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked:

What it is

It is typical of a run and gun game, such as Commando and Ikari Warriors, where the player has to shoot enemies and defeat a boss. Enemies include samurai, ninja and dogs.

Throughout your Journey to the Ohkami Castle, you'll battle evil Ninja Warriors. Once there, you must destroy their leader, Gyokuro. Only then Will you be able to save the princess from her prison Inside the castle.

Frequently asked

Does The Ninja have split screen?

Yes. The Ninja has split screen on Sega Master System/Mark III, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play The Ninja locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: not documented.

Does The Ninja support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for The Ninja. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.

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