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1991

Inindo: Way of the Ninja

DeveloperKoei
PlatformsPC-9800 Series · Sharp X68000 · PC-8800 Series · …
Score7.0 / 10

About Inindo: Way of the Ninja

Inindo: Way of the Ninja is a 1991 role-playing game developed by Koei. It released on PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000 and PC-8800 Series, holding a 7.0 / 10 aggregate score.

"Inindo: Way of the Ninja" is a console-style RPG with a touch of strategy. You navigate your hero on the world map, visit towns, and descend into dungeons.

The battles are turn-based and are viewed from a third-person perspective, like in Final Fantasy games. You can move on the battle field and use melee or long-ranged attacks.

You'll be able to recruit characters of various classes to your party, who will join you for profit or for other reasons. After you gain enough experience, you'll also be able to talk to daimyos (feudal rulers) of various castles and to convince them to work together against Nobunaga.

You can also perform various tasks for the daimyos, such as spying. 1581, Japan.

Fearing a rebellion and striving to conquer the entire country, the warlock Nobunaga orders to attack the Iga ninja clan. The ninjas bravely defend their village, but, being vastly outnumbered, are mercilessly slain by Nobunaga's men.

Only one survived: you, the hero of the game. Shortly before the assault you were sent to a nearby village to warn the elder of Nobunaga's attack.

However, the other village is also destroyed by Nobunaga's army. You swear to avenge his crime.

But for now, you are just an inexperienced young men, and are "wanted" by Nobunaga's men and ruthless bounty hunters. Will you be able to unite Japan in the ultimate struggle against Nobunaga?

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Inindo: Way of the Ninja - screenshot
Inindo: Way of the Ninja - screenshot
Inindo: Way of the Ninja - screenshot

Release Date

MSXFeb 01, 1991
PC-8800 Series1991
PC-9800 Series1991
Sharp X680001991
FM Towns1992
DOS1993
Super Nintendo Entertainment System1993

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