Inindo: Way of the Ninja

Inindo: Way of the Ninja (Super Inindo Datou Nobunaga)

Release date in the U.S. : March 1993 (SNES Version)
Japan Release Date: 1992 (Super Famicom Version)

Originally released on the PC-88, PC-98 and on the MSX2 computers in Japan in 1991. A Chinese version on the MS-DOS was released in 1993.

Genre: RPG

Info: This is the first game that KOEI has ever made that isn’t a historical simulation game. In other words, this is the very first RPG that KOEI has ever made. This game is considered a spin-off of the Nobunaga’s Ambition series.

Story: 1581, Japan. Fearing a rebellion and striving to conquer the entire country, the warlock Nobunaga orders to attack the Iga ninja clan. The ninjas bravely defend their village, but, being vastly outnumbered, are mercilessly slain by Nobunaga’s men. Only one survived: you, the hero of the game. Shortly before the assault you were sent to a nearby village to warn the elder of Nobunaga’s attack. However, the other village is also destroyed by Nobunaga’s army. You swear to avenge his crime. But for now, you are just an inexperienced young men, and are "wanted" by Nobunaga’s men and ruthless bounty hunters. Will you be able to unite Japan in the ultimate struggle against Nobunaga?

I like this game, because of the battle system and the sounds and music from one of my favorite music composers at KOEI: Hiori Wakakuwa.

If you like the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, give this game a try. Tell me what you think of it. Good luck!