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Game Info

Platform
Sega CD
Genres
Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Malibu Interactive
Publishers
Sony Imagesoft
Release date
December 31, 1994

Summary

When I finally dug up the Sega CD version of 3 Ninjas Kick Back, the first thing that struck me was its odd packaging – it only showed up bundled with Hook, never as a stand‑alone disc. The game mirrors the movie’s trio of brothers, letting you pick Rocky, Colt or Tum‑tum, each wielding a distinct weapon: a bo, a katana, or twin sai. The side‑scrolling stages feel like a collage of classic beat‑em‑up set‑pieces, populated by Koga’s rebel ninjas, snarling dogs, swooping bats and environmental hazards like rolling boulders and spikes. Every zone ends with a mini‑boss, and the final showdown against Koga rewards you with the stolen dagger that you return to the master in Japan. GamePro’s Tommy Glide called the SNES version a "below‑average platform adventure," noting dated graphics and finicky controls, yet he praised the sound effects and the two‑player co‑op, suggesting that fans of the film might still find some charm.

Storyline

In the Sega CD game 3 Ninjas Kick Back, the plot opens with a master samurai who entered a ninja tournament fifty years ago to win a magical dagger and an ancient samurai sword. The sword is said to be the key to a hidden cave brimming with treasure, and the master claimed the dagger after his victory. His arch‑rival, Koga, stole the prized dagger, and despite years of searching the master never recovered it. Now too old to continue the hunt, he entrusts his three young apprentices—brother ninjas Rocky, Colt, and Tum‑Tum—with the mission to retrieve the dagger. When the blade is returned, it will be passed down through future tournament winners, keeping the legacy alive.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of 3 Ninjas Kick Back

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single