Wrath of the Black Manta

Description

Wrath of the Black Manta on the NES delivers a classic side-scrolling action platformer experience. Players control a ninja hero through five stages, using throwing stars and a suite of ninja arts to advance against a criminal gang and the mastermind behind a spate of kidnappings.

The game emphasizes tight, 2D action in sprite-based environments. Movement and jumping form the core, with combat centered on throwing stars and activating ninja arts that alter how you approach enemies and obstacles. Powers such as invisibility and teleportation can be chosen to suit each section, providing traversal and combat options as you progress through clues and hidden paths within each level.

The title offers a single-player experience with five distinct levels, each presenting its own set-piece challenges and boss encounters.

Wrath of the Black Manta is well suited for collectors and fans of retro ninja action. Players who enjoy arcade-style platforming, niche power mechanics, and clue-driven exploration will find the early NES pacing and challenge appealing. The game also incorporates hostage rescue elements, adding a puzzle-adventure angle to the action as you work to save kidnapped children.

Platform notes: The NES era is defined by 2D sprite-based gameplay and cartridge-based releases designed for offline, local play. Wrath of the Black Manta embraces straightforward controls and stage-based progression, focusing on precise movement, jumping, and combat within a compact, action-oriented framework typical of late-1980s platformers.

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$9.99

SKU: NS-00177-GO

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    Game Information

    Used Condition - Good: Cartridge has been cleaned, inspected, and tested for functionality. May show normal signs of use but remains in good overall condition.

    Options Details

    Complete in Box - CIB Includes the game, original case or box, and instruction manual. Additional promotional inserts or paperwork may also be included.

    Box and Game Includes the game and original box.

    Game Only Includes the game cart only.

    Game Details

    Platform: NES
    Genre: Action & Adventure
    Players: 1
    Release Date: 1990-04-01
    Developer: AI
    Publisher: Taito Corporation
    Region: NTSC-U
    UPC: 20588010178

      Description

      Wrath of the Black Manta on the NES delivers a classic side-scrolling action platformer experience. Players control a ninja hero through five stages, using throwing stars and a suite of ninja arts to advance against a criminal gang and the mastermind behind a spate of kidnappings.

      The game emphasizes tight, 2D action in sprite-based environments. Movement and jumping form the core, with combat centered on throwing stars and activating ninja arts that alter how you approach enemies and obstacles. Powers such as invisibility and teleportation can be chosen to suit each section, providing traversal and combat options as you progress through clues and hidden paths within each level.

      The title offers a single-player experience with five distinct levels, each presenting its own set-piece challenges and boss encounters.

      Wrath of the Black Manta is well suited for collectors and fans of retro ninja action. Players who enjoy arcade-style platforming, niche power mechanics, and clue-driven exploration will find the early NES pacing and challenge appealing. The game also incorporates hostage rescue elements, adding a puzzle-adventure angle to the action as you work to save kidnapped children.

      Platform notes: The NES era is defined by 2D sprite-based gameplay and cartridge-based releases designed for offline, local play. Wrath of the Black Manta embraces straightforward controls and stage-based progression, focusing on precise movement, jumping, and combat within a compact, action-oriented framework typical of late-1980s platformers.

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