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Ninja Golf (USA)

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What is Ninja Golf?

ATARI 7800
Sports
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Ninja Golf is a 1990 Atari 7800 title developed by BlueSky Software and published by Atari Corporation. It was programmed by David A. Dentt and David R. Sullivan and is one of the last games released for the console. A planned Atari 8-bit computer version was cancelled, making this the only commercial release. The game blends golf with beat 'em up action. Each hole starts with a tee shot where you hit the ball. Then you control a ninja in a side-scrolling section, fighting various enemies as you make your way to where the ball landed. When you reach the green, a fire-breathing dragon boss appears and you must defeat it by throwing shurikens before you can putt. Ninja Golf is a curious oddity from the late life of the Atari 7800. Its unconventional mix of genres makes it memorable, though the gameplay can be repetitive. For collectors and retro enthusiasts, it's a fascinating glimpse at what developers tried when hardware was aging. It's not a deep game but worth trying for its sheer novelty.

GAME INFO

Platform: ATARI 7800
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Developer: BlueSky Software
Released: 1990
Players: 1
Region: USA

How to play Ninja Golf online

To begin a game, press Start. On the first hole you control the tee shot: aim using the D-pad and press S (B button) to swing. After the ball is launched, the view shifts to a side-scrolling section. Use the D-pad to move left and right, press X (A button) to jump, and press S to attack with your fists or shurikens. Fight through the enemies to reach your golf ball. Once you reach the ball, you enter the green area where a dragon boss appears. The dragon breathes fire and you must throw shurikens at it while dodging its attacks. Defeat the dragon to clear the hole and move to the next one. The core loop repeats for all nine holes: tee off, fight through enemies, beat the boss, then putt (the putting mechanic is automatic after defeating the dragon). New players should focus on timing their attacks and jumps to avoid damage.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: Joystick
X: Button 1
S: Button 2
Enter: Pause
V: Select

Ninja Golf FAQ

Roughly how long does it take to finish Ninja Golf?

A full playthrough of all nine holes typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how quickly you can defeat enemies and dragons.

Is Ninja Golf exclusive to ATARI 7800 or did it appear on other systems?

It was released only for the Atari 7800. A version for Atari 8-bit computers was in development but cancelled, so no other commercial ports exist.

What makes Ninja Golf stand out among ATARI 7800 titles of its era?

Its blend of golf simulation with side-scrolling beat 'em up combat is unique in the library. It also features dragon boss fights and was one of the last officially published games for the console.

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