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Samurai Pizza Cats, a NES game that combines action, humor, and pizza

 


Story:

“Samurai Pizza Cats” is based on the animated TV series “Kyatto Ninden Teyandee” (Cat Ninja Legend Teyandee). In the game, you control one of the three pizza-delivering feline heroes: Speedy Cerviche, Polly Esther, or Guido Anchovy. Their mission? To protect Little Tokyo from the evil villain Seymour “Big Cheese” Cheeseborough and his minions. Expect quirky humor, puns, and a dash of absurdity – just like the show!



Game Mechanics:

Side-Scrolling Action: The gameplay primarily involves side-scrolling action. You’ll battle enemies, jump across platforms, and collect power-ups.
Pizza Delivery: Yes, pizza delivery! Your main goal is to deliver pizzas while thwarting Big Cheese’s plans. It’s a unique twist on the usual heroics. You can also choose from multiple characters to play with unique abilities!



Boss Battles: 

Each level ends with a boss fight. These encounters range from bizarre to downright hilarious.

Release and Popularity:

Release Date: “Samurai Pizza Cats” was released for the NES in 1991.
Localization: While the original Japanese version is called “Cat Ninden Teyandee,” the English version was never officially released. Fans have since created fan translations to enjoy the game in English.
Popularity: The game gained a cult following due to its quirky premise, catchy theme song, and nostalgic appeal. Fans of the TV show appreciate the faithful adaptation.

Graphics:

The graphics are colorful and capture the show’s aesthetic.
Sprites for the pizza cats and enemies are well-designed, with expressive animations.
Backgrounds vary from city streets to Big Cheese’s lair, adding visual diversity.
If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can even play an incomplete English fan translation of “Cat Ninden Teyandee” online!

For a deeper dive, check out longplay videos on YouTube: NES Longplay and Samurai Pizza Cats Complete. Enjoy the cheesy adventure! 🐱🍕🗡️

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