We’ve been following the progress of The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games, and after it missed the initial November release, the collection is now finally out. It has already been receiving some excellent reviews on Steam, and there are still the console ports to come. While the game is available digitally on Steam now, publisher System 3 also announced that the physical editions will be made available for pre-order soon from its website. There will be a physical PC version of The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games, although this will be a code linked to a Steam account. The main physical release will be on Switch and PS5, with Xbox only getting a digital release.
“I am immensely proud that we can bring The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games to Steam today, played exactly as they were on the original machines, and as a tribute to all the fans who have supported the series over the years,” said Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3. “Having originally designed and published these games, it has always mattered to me that their legacy is protected. The Last Ninja became one of the defining releases of the 8 and 16-bit era and went on to become the industry’s largest-selling C64 game series, selling over 23 million copies worldwide.”
Games included in The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games:
The Last Ninja (Includes C64 and Amiga versions) – This ground-breaking retro action-adventure game developed and published by System 3 in 1987 set the standard for the genre in the 80’s. Navigate through beautifully hand-crafted environments, solve puzzles and engage in combat with a variety of enemies.
The Last Ninja 2 (Includes C64, Spectrum and Amiga versions) – Its detailed graphics, immersive soundtracks, and challenging gameplay captivated both players and critics, earning multiple awards, including Game of the Year, as well as accolades for its outstanding graphics and sound.
The Last Ninja 3 (Includes C64 and Amiga versions) – Holds a special place in retro video game history, not only for its innovative gameplay and stunning visuals of its time, but also for being the first computer game to receive a perfect 100% review score.
Ninja Remix – A special edition that enhances the original experience with new soundtracks, updated graphics and gameplay tweaks.
IK/International Karate/World Championship Karate (Includes Spectrum and c64 versions) – was the first game from a European company to top the Billboard charts in the USA on the C64 and the first European game to get a CES Showcase award in Chicago 1986 for innovation. This classic fighting game from System 3 set the standard for martial arts games in the 1980s.
IK+ (C64, Spectrum and Amiga versions) – A multi-award-winning retro classic that remains a must-have for fans of the genre. Building on the success of its predecessor, IK+ introduced improved graphics and gameplay, with AI that continues to impress even today.
Bangkok Knights (Includes C64 and Amiga version) – A classic retro game celebrating the art of Muay Thai boxing. Bangkok Knights was the first fighting game to feature large, distinct different characters, and according to some interviews with Capcom’s developers, it inspired the very first Street Fighter game.
