Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS
Ninja Rabbits (1991) Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Rabbits?
Released in 1991, Ninja Rabbits is a side-scrolling beat ’em up game developed by Compile and published by Kemco for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Commodore Amiga, and Atari ST. The game follows a group of anthropomorphic rabbits who must use their martial arts skills to defeat an evil sorcerer and his army of mutants.
Gameplay
Ninja Rabbits is a classic side-scrolling beat ’em up in the vein of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Double Dragon. Players control one of four rabbit characters, each with their own unique abilities and weapons. The rabbits must fight their way through hordes of enemies, including mutants, robots, and ninjas, using a variety of punches, kicks, and special attacks.
The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique hazards and enemies. Players must use their wits and skills to overcome these challenges and progress through the game. Ninja Rabbits also features a number of boss battles, which require players to use all of their skills and abilities to defeat.
Characters
There are four playable characters in Ninja Rabbits:
- Hoppy: The leader of the group, Hoppy is a skilled martial artist and swordsman.
- Dash: The fastest of the group, Dash is a master of hand-to-hand combat.
- Bash: The strongest of the group, Bash is a powerful wrestler.
- Sparky: The smartest of the group, Sparky is a skilled inventor and gadgeteer.
Each character has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, so players can choose the character that best suits their play style.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Ninja Rabbits are colorful and detailed, and the animation is fluid and expressive. The game’s soundtrack is catchy and upbeat, and it helps to create a sense of excitement and adventure.
Overall
Ninja Rabbits is a fun and challenging side-scrolling beat ’em up that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game features a variety of levels, enemies, and bosses, and the four playable characters each have their own unique abilities and weapons. The graphics and sound are also top-notch, and the game’s overall presentation is excellent.
If you’re a fan of side-scrolling beat ’em ups, then you owe it to yourself to check out Ninja Rabbits. It’s a classic game that is still a lot of fun to play today.
Score: 7.5/10
Ninja Rabbits: A Retrospective
Ninja Rabbits was released in 1991 to critical acclaim. Critics praised the game’s graphics, sound, and gameplay, and it was quickly became a favorite among fans of side-scrolling beat ’em ups.
The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide. Ninja Rabbits was ported to a number of different platforms, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis.
In 2009, Ninja Rabbits was re-released on the Wii Virtual Console. This allowed a new generation of gamers to experience the classic game.
Ninja Rabbits: Legacy
Ninja Rabbits is considered to be one of the best side-scrolling beat ’em ups ever made. The game’s innovative gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy soundtrack have made it a timeless classic.
Ninja Rabbits has also been influential on other games in the genre. For example, the game’s four-player cooperative mode was later adopted by other beat ’em ups, such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight.
Ninja Rabbits remains a popular game today, and it is still enjoyed by fans of side-scrolling beat ’em ups. The game’s legacy is sure to continue for many years to come.
Trivia
- The original Japanese version of Ninja Rabbits is known as Kachou Ouji (literally “Rabbit Prince”).
- The game was originally going to be released in North America under the title Rabbit Rampage, but it was changed to Ninja Rabbits at the last minute.
- Ninja Rabbits was one of the first games to feature a four-player cooperative mode.
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Yuzo Koshiro, who is also known for his work on the Streets of Rage series.
- Ninja Rabbits was one of the first games to be released on the Wii Virtual Console.
Review Score
7.5/10
