The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games is an action adventure video game collection developed and published by System 3.

About

The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games brings together, for the first time, seven of the greatest retro fighting games of the era!

A tribute to the golden era of computer gaming that brings together seven iconic titles for the first time—with exclusive memorabilia. This is more than a collection, it’s a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the 80s and 90s.

The Last Ninja series of games is one of the most beloved and successful franchises from the 80s and 90s. Known for its innovative gameplay, memorable graphics, atmospheric music, and blockbuster reviews, the series captivated gamers the world over and set a new standard for action adventure games.

This collection brings together the entire Last Ninja series of Commodore 64 versions along with Amiga and Spectrum versions, where available, for the first time. Not only are we offering The Last Ninja, Last Ninja 2, Last Ninja 3, and Ninja Remix, we are also adding the critically acclaimed International Karate (the first European game to top the United States Commodore 64 billboard charts), IK+, and Bangkok Knights.

These games were milestones in the gaming industry, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with the technology of the time.

Included Games

• The Last Ninja – One of the most successful and loved Commodore 64 games of all time! This ground breaking action-adventure game developed and published in 1987 set the standard for the genre in the 80s. Navigate through beautifully hand-crafted environments, solve puzzles, and engage in combat with a variety of enemies. The Last Ninja was not only a global commercial success but also a critical one, earning numerous awards, including “Game of the Year,” “Best 8-Bit Graphics,” and “Best Music Soundtrack.”
• Last Ninja 2 – The hugely successful Last Ninja is back…with a Vengeance! Following on the story from where the critically acclaimed The Last Ninja left off, Last Ninja 2 provides more exciting and action-packed Ninja deeds. The evil Shogun Kunitoki is back to his old tricks but this time he’s set up operations in Manhattan! Armakuni, the Last Ninja, finds himself forcefully transported to 1988 New York City, where he must defeat his adversaries once and for all!
• Last Ninja 3 – Real hatred is timeless! Armakuni returns for the final showdown! This really is it! After a stonkingly successful first and second outing, ninja hero Armakuni is here to finish it once and for all. Armakuni prepares to face his enemies for the last time as he attempts to overcome the challenges found in five Tibetan buddhist temple chambers: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, and Void!
• Last Ninja: Remix – The original classic, remixed for 16-bit systems! The Last Ninja—the original, multi-million selling game, initially came out on 8-bit systems such as the Commodore 64. When the 16-bit systems were introduced, The Last Ninja enjoyed a huge boost by way of improved graphics, sounds, and a revamped game introduction! Fans the world over were only too pleased to play through the game again thanks to the host of improvements!
• International Karate – Lauded for its innovative game-play as well as impressive graphics and a memorable soundtrack, International Karate set the standard for all fighting games. The idea is simple: you have 30 seconds to defeat your martial arts expert opponent by pull off points-scoring moves from the Karate handbook. Whoever scores two points first wins and if the counter times out before the points are scored, the person with the highest score wins!
• IK+ – The critically acclaimed, genre-defining martial arts game returns and this time you’re fighting against two other adversaries! This time around two players can fight at once, while the computer controls the third fighter. There’s also a fantastic ball-bouncing mini-game designed to hone your reactions. IK+ was a released to critical acclaim and was a huge hit in Europe and the United States!
• Bangkok Knights – Bangkok Knights celebrates the art of Muay Thai boxing and was one of the first fighting games to offer large, detailed characters on the screen. Starting out from your own village, you’ll have to fight your way to victory, taking on all comers, until you reach the city of Bangkok. Only here will you earn the right to enter the Lumpini stadium and fight against the mighty Bangkok Knights!