Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master/Controls

Controls

 * : Movement
 * : Pauses the game, allows selecting Ninjitsu
 * : Uses Ninjitsu spell
 * : Attack - throws shuriken at long range, or makes a short-range melee attack
 * : Jump. Hold for increased height.

These controls may be remapped in the options menu. In addition, there is a code that enables 6-button mode that separates the three actions from the single attack button.

Advanced controls

 * Double Jump: Press Jump, and at the maximum height, press Jump again.
 * Shuriken Burst: While in a double jump, press attack to throw a wave of shurikens.
 * Death-kick: While at the apex of a regular jump, press forward and attack to make a downward kick.
 * SpiderWalk: Jump and press up to grab a ceiling.
 * Wall kick: Jump towards a wall, and jump while holding movement towards the wall.
 * Ninja Dash: Double-tap movement to increase movement speed.
 * Defense Pose: Holding down Attack will cause Shinobi to enter a defensive pose, and block all but a few attacks. Movement is still possible while blocking.