The Last Ninja - System 3 (1988)

The Shogun has destroyed your brotherhood of Ninjitsu warriors.  You, Armakuni, were guarding the Bunjinkan Shrine and have escaped the destruction and have now sworn revenge for your fallen comrades.  This game set new boundaries when first released.  Excellent graphics, great gameplay and distinctive oriental music were just some of the reasons this game stood out from the crowd.

The Last Ninja was the first of 4 games in this series, the others being:-
The Last Ninja 2
The Last Ninja 3
The Last Ninja Remix