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Ninja Crusaders
Ninja Crusaders remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- NMK
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (546)
- Last updated
Ninja Crusaders Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ninja Crusaders on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Ninja Crusaders Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ninja Crusaders on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Ninja Crusaders" NES longplay 1990
Ninja Crusaders Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Ninja Crusaders. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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1 Life
PEOZEALA -
6 Lives
TEOZEALA -
9 Lives
PEOZEALE -
Infinite Lives
SLKKAOVS -
Mega-Jumping Ninjas
IZNXNTZP -
Start On Stage 1-2
PAEPTGAA -
Start On Stage 2-1
ZAEPTGAA -
Start On Stage 2-2
LAEPTGAA -
Start On Stage 3-1
GAEPTGAA -
Start On Stage 3-2
IAEPTGAA -
Start On Stage 4-1
TAEPTGAA -
Start On Stage 4-2
YAEPTGAA
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Start On Stage 5-1
AAEPTGAE -
Super Speed Ninjas
SYXESUVN+ZAXEULPA -
Invincibility
EYSKYAEI0300:01 -
Infinite Lives, Player 1
0303:03 -
Hit Anywhere
GGNKNTEN+OSEGEVLP+VKEGOVOU -
Jump in Midair
GZSXETEY -
Collect Items Anywhere
GZOXLTEL+GZXXTTEL -
Infinite Lives P1
0303:06 -
Weapon Modifier P1
0309:00 -
Max Score P1
030A:09+030B:09+030C:09+030D:09+030E:09+030F:09 -
Infinite Lives P2
0383:09 -
Weapon Modifier P2
0389:00 -
Max Score P2
038A:09+038B:09+038C:09+038D:09+038E:09+038F:09 -
Level Modifier
00FA:00 -
Higher Jump
0307:00 -
Moon Jump
0313:90 -
Jump Midair
0316:00 -
No Enemies
0400:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ninja Crusaders released?
Ninja Crusaders was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Ninja Crusaders?
Ninja Crusaders was developed by NMK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ninja Crusaders support?
Ninja Crusaders supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Ninja Crusaders?
Ninja Crusaders is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ninja Crusaders for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ninja Crusaders runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Ninja Crusaders in the browser?
No. Ninja Crusaders streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Ninja Crusaders?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Ninja Crusaders work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Ninja Crusaders this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ninja Crusaders. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
