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Ninja Golf

Ninja Golf is an Atari 7800 video game which combines scrolling beat 'em up with golf simulation gameplay. Released in 1990, it later gained some renown for its outlandish subject matter and unique blend of…

31 December 1990

Ninja Golf is a fighting developed by BlueSky Software, released 31 December 1990 on Atari 7800.

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What Ninja Golf is

Ninja Golf is a fighting game developed by BlueSky Software and released in 1990. It was published by Atari Corporation. It is available on Atari 7800 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

For ten years you've trained to be a Ninja. And now your Master tells you that it's time to take the final, most difficult test and become a Master Ninja. You must complete the game of death. You must play nine holes of... Ninja Golf? You knew your Master was a bit weird, but nothing pre-pared you for this! You must attempt to sneak in a birdie between karate kicks while you battle Ninja opponents. Par for this course means leaving the green littered with fallen foes. You gain points for both your golf game and defeating attacking Ninja. You can also earn points for finding treasures and other bonus items along the course. Once you've completed all nine holes successfully, be ready to…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and comedy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Ninja Golf launched on 31 December 1990, within three weeks of Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound and Colorado.

Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound, Colorado.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Ninja Golf — frequently asked questions

When did Ninja Golf come out?
Ninja Golf was released on 31 December 1990 for Atari 7800.

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