Play Yaiba Online
Swing your sword through tight enemy patterns—mistime a dodge and you’ll eat dirt, but nailing that perfect counter feels stupidly good for a Game Boy game.
Yaiba is a Game Boy action game released in 1990 by Taito. It arrived during a period when developers were pushing the hardware's limits, creating experiences that felt substantial despite the monochrome screen and limited buttons. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it offers a solid, challenging adventure that fits right in with its contemporaries.
You control a ninja navigating a series of side-scrolling stages, slashing through enemy soldiers and mythical creatures with your katana. Your main goal is to rescue a kidnapped princess by fighting through these levels and defeating the bosses that guard her. The gameplay involves careful screen-by-screen exploration, using a limited-use screen-clearing bomb attack, and collecting power-ups to extend your health bar. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty is unforgiving, demanding precise jumps and well-timed attacks. It feels like a tense, methodical duel where every enemy encounter requires your full attention.
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