SNK to Release Classic Fighting Game 'NINJA MASTER'S' on Steam Soon with New Features

SNK Corporation has announced that the fighting game 'NINJA MASTER’S -Haoh-Ninpo-Cho-' (hereafter 'NINJA MASTER’S') will be released on Steam soon as an additional title in the NEOGEO PREMIUM SELECTION. Wishlisting is now available on the Steam store page.

**Product Features** The fighting game 'NINJA MASTER’S,' originally released for arcades by SNK in 1996, will be ported to Steam with upgrades.

'NINJA MASTER’S' is a fighting game set in 'Zipangu,' a fictional country resembling feudal Japan, where a total of 12 martial artists, including ninjas, exorcists, swordsmen, and thieves, compete. A key tactical element is the ability to switch between unique weapons and bare-handed combat in real-time, allowing players to adapt their fighting style to the opponent and situation. The game also boasts a variety of combo routes for each character, offering deep replayability.

While retaining the innovative system of switching between weapons and bare hands, this version adds new features like rollback netcode for smooth online play and a practice mode. Players can enjoy high-level matches against others from around the world, in addition to single-player content.

**Characters** A total of 12 characters, including the boss characters Ranmaru and Oda Nobunaga, will be available. Characters like Sasuke, Kamui, Kasumi, and Natsume will confront the hegemon Nobunaga. - Sasuke: The protagonist. A balanced, all-around character suitable for all skill levels. - Kamui: The rival. A technical, agile character for advanced players who excel at maintaining offense. - Raiga: A bounty hunter. A high-damage power type. - Tenho: An onmyoji. A tricky, long-range fighter. - Karasu: A mad swordsman. A high-risk, high-reward offensive character. - Houoh: An exorcist. A stable, charge-based character. - Natsume: A young kunoichi. A speed and combo-focused character. - Kasumi: A kunoichi. A zoning character specializing in controlling space with her weapon. - Unzen: A warrior monk. A heavyweight grappler with high durability. - Goemon: A master thief. An unorthodox and tricky fighter. - Ranmaru: The mid-boss. An all-powerful character with high speed and power. - Nobunaga: The final boss. An overwhelmingly powerful boss character.

**Online Battle** Features newly implemented rollback netcode for a smooth online experience. Includes a lobby function for up to 9 players and a tournament mode with single-elimination, double-elimination, and league formats.

**New Features** An enhanced practice mode has been added for single-player, allowing players to practice complex combos and take on time attack challenges. Achievements are also included.

**NEOGEO PREMIUM SELECTION** A series that revives classic NEOGEO arcade titles with new features as premium products, handled directly by SNK.

**Title Overview** - Title: NINJA MASTER’S -Haoh-Ninpo-Cho- - Genre: Fighting - Platform: Steam - Release Date: Coming soon - Price: 2,970 JPY (tax incl.) - Players: 1-2 Offline / 1-9 Online - Official X: https://x.com/NEOGEO_JP - Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3822230