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Set in ancient Japan, Mystical Ninja, starring Goemon, follows the stories of unlikely heroes Goemon and Ebisumaru, two... er, misunderstood fellows who have yet to receive a lick of credit for the previous four times they've saved Japan. In addition to the title characters, lithe swordswoman Yae and the turnip-esque robot Saske join the quest. Evil space people in Japanese garb have remodeled Edo Castle with the business end of an energy beam, and Goemon and crew are determined to find out why and stop their evil scheme. Who are these mysterious invaders? What are their true intentions? Why are there robots in ancient Japan? Needless to say, the story is silly and joke-ridden, to the point of including a laugh track. Goemon's gameplay borrows heavily from Mario 64 and Zelda, combining Mario 64's behind-the-back camera work with Zelda's use of items and secrets. You can switch between any of the four characters with the push of a button, and each character has his own tools and abilities at his disposal. Goemon, for example, comes equipped with a bludgeoning pipe and a fistful of coins to throw at enemies. Later in the game, Goemon will be able to charge up the coins with holy flames, cross chasms with a grappling pipe, and travel the depths of the sea with Yae's mermaid form. Also similar to Zelda, Yae will get the obligatory transportation flute, allowing you to summon a dragon to chauffeur Goemon and his posse across the eastern skies. Gameplay is more varied than in Mario 64, sporting scrolling isometric stages requiring Goemon to jump over towns in his old-style Japanese mech and even fight a giant sumo robot in a first-person boxing/shooting match. Special thanks to Ryan Whaley and Antwon Jackson of the Unofficial Mystical Ninja Web Site. In the following guide, you'll get: • A detailed walk-through of the entire game • Tips on beating the bosses and solving the puzzles • Shots to show you where to go and where to find items
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