The Wastelands

The Wastelands is the first level of the game The Last Ninja.
== Walkthrough ==
In the initial phase of the game, players are tasked with gathering various items scattered across the map. The temples provide information on the items to collect, but the sequence of item acquisition remains flexible.
Begin by heading south until reaching the sword, which is located three screens away and involves encountering one enemy. After obtaining the sword, proceed back and continue north. At the fork, proceed straight ahead and collect any items encountered along the way, such as a pouch, a key, and nunchakus from a deceased body. After acquiring the nunchakus, return south to the fork and then proceed northwest.
Collect the smoke bomb and step onto the first branch in the swamp. To jump across, press up while holding fire to leap straight onto the next branch. Continue this pattern of jumping in a straight line until reaching the opposite side.
Upon reaching the second fork, take the side path downwards to collect an apple (providing an extra life) and shuriken stars. Subsequently, return to the fork and continue towards the northeast, disregarding any other branches.
When encountering the dragon, position yourself directly against the dark gray section of the southern-most boulder. Equip the smoke bomb and launch it at the dragon. If the attack connects, the dragon is instantly slain. Players should then proceed past the dragon's corpse and exit the first level. In case the dragon is revived upon returning, using another smoke bomb is necessary (additional packages can be collected if needed).
Category:The Last Ninja levels