Ninja-kun

Released by Micro Cabin in July 1983, this action game was developed for major PCs of the era, including the PC-8801. Players are tasked with climbing to the top of a building while navigating past encroaching enemies, a simple yet challenging concept that deeply engaged players at the time. This title is distinct from the later arcade series of the same name and remains a treasured artifact from the dawn of Japanese PC gaming.

The game's protagonist, a lone ninja, infiltrates a building rumored to house vast treasures. Within the multi-story structure, enemy ninjas lay in wait, patrolling the floors and moving vertically to block any intruders. Players must skillfully avoid these obstacles or stand their ground and fight as they race toward the summit of the tower.