Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle

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Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle is a side-scrolling action game where you play as a mischievous ninja fighting spectral enemies in a vibrant world of Japanese folklore. The single-player campaign has you leaping, slicing, and dodging through levels filled with traps and bosses. A two-player co-op mode lets friends join in to tackle waves of yokai together. The controls are tight and responsive, with simple but satisfying combat that leans into fast-paced brawling. The game stands out for its charming art style and lively music, which mix traditional aesthetics with modern flair. It released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch in late 2019, with the Switch version letting you take the chaos on the go. While not a critical darling, it has a small but dedicated fanbase among fans of retro-style platformers. The sequel builds on the first game’s formula with more levels and co-op variety.