Super Ninja Boy, released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), is an action role-playing game (RPG) with beat 'em up elements. Players embark on a whimsical adventure in the world of Chinaland, assuming the role of a young ninja named Jack, who teams up with Ryu to stop the peace-threatening antics of an antagonist group. The game blends traditional turn-based RPG combat with real-time side-scrolling fighting sequences, allowing players to explore environments, talk to NPCs, and engage in battles with a variety of enemies and bosses.