Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Megasoft
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master on our in-browser Mega Drive 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) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincibility (Lightning)
ATRT-EXYL -
Tap B To Jump Repeatly
82HT-EH0E -
Turbo mode
PJCT-AA2R -
Fast music
APET-BAH4 -
Infinite energy
CJSA-EA7G -
Start with 1 life - Normal Difficulty
CBTT-AAC8 -
Start with 11 lives - Normal Difficulty
CBTT-AYC8 -
Start with 50 lives - Normal Difficulty
CBTT-BCL8 -
Start with 99 lives - Normal Difficulty
CBTT-AG48 -
Each throw costs 2 shurikens (7 for Shuriken Burst)
SE3A-FLZ2 -
Start with 99 shurikens
HVTT-AG5Y -
Get no shurikens on pick up
RFST-G6ZC
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Get 8 shurikens on pick up
JBST-HAZC -
Infinite shurikens (7 for Shuriken Burst)
AT3A-EA72 -
Start with no ninjitsu items
ABTT-BAEE -
Start with 5 ninjitsu items
AZTT-BAEE -
Start with 9 ninjitsu items
BFTT-BAEE -
Infinite ninjitsu items
AT1T-EA4E -
Start with 1 credit instead of 3 - Normal Difficulty
APTT-AAD6 -
Start with 5 credits - Normal Difficulty
APTT-ALD6 -
Start with 9 credits - Normal Difficulty
APTT-AWD6 -
Infinite credits
AX6T-AA2E -
Start on round 2
Y2NA-DRJ2+APTT-ACD6 -
Start on round 3
Y2NA-DRJ2+APTT-AED6 -
Start on round 4
Y2NA-DRJ2+APTT-AGD6 -
Start on round 5
Y2NA-DRJ2+APTT-AJD6 -
Start on round 6
Y2NA-DRJ2+APTT-ALD6 -
Start on round 7
Y2NA-DRJ2+APTT-AND6 -
Alternate SEGA Logo Intro
FF001C:0064FF001D:64 -
Start on Round Modifier
FF37A6:0000FF37A6:??
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master released?
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master?
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master was developed by Megasoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master support?
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master?
Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master in the browser?
No. Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master. 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.
