Kid Niki - Radical Ninja (World)

Kid Niki - Radical Ninja is a cooperative platform and fighting scrolling game released by Irem in 1986. Players control Kid Niki and his companion as they navigate through various environments, battling enemies with punches, kicks, and ninja magic. The gameplay involves jumping across platforms while dodging projectiles and confronting opponents head-on in close combat sequences. This export version of the game features a distinctive character design for Kid Niki, recognizable by his spiky hairstyle complete with a small tail. The title is part of a series that began with Kaiketsu Yanchamaru, known as Kid Niki - Radical Ninja outside of Japan. Subsequent entries in the series appeared on Nintendo Famicom and Game Boy consoles, alongside a computer port for Commodore C64. As a scrolling platformer, players must work together to overcome challenges, utilizing both character's abilities to progress through each level. This arcade release marked the beginning of Kid Niki’s journey, establishing a foundation for further adventures that would later extend to home consoles and computers.