A welcome surprise! My neighborhood mom & pop pizza shop had Kid Niki in its game room for maybe about 3 months or so in 1988. It grabbed my attention right away with the distinctive art style and color scheme, and I thought the gameplay was really fun. I always found myself popping in a quarter or two whenever I went in there. I was able to get all the way to the Grub (though not past it) before they got rid of it - pretty respectable for a 10 year old, I think. That’s the only Kid Niki I’ve ever seen in the wild, before or since, but it’s still a fond memory.
I beat Kid Niki in Aladdin’s Castle in my home town a few times. I would have been 15. The guy running the arcade watched me do it the first time and said no one had beat it yet. He was pretty excited… I actually felt cool.
I played Kid Niki at a waterpark as a kid and I couldn't stop thinking about how weird it was. When it came out on the NES it became one of my favorite games that I beat many times. I finally bought the arcade version for my PS4 and man is it hard. I can't get far in it but it's still fun.
Happy you did this video. Found memories playing at the classic Aladdin’s Castle at NIU campus as a kid. Played the NES rented from the old blockbuster.
Now I want to see American Commando Ninja!! I just checked, it's on RUclips! I've actually seen it before. It's my kind of movie! Thanks for leading me to it!
This is why I love your comprehensive reviews because while I knew about the 2 Japanese exclusive sequels and it's original Arcade version, I had no idea there was a version for Gameboy nor versions for Apple ][ and Commodore 64. I may pass on the computer ports but I'm definitely going to have to seek out and try the Gameboy version. When I was younger I would often confuse this game with Kid Kool since both titles had the word Kid in them. Since the company Irem is still around after all these years, I wish they would consider reviving their classic titles like this and Hammerin Harry for modern audiences. Sometimes I want to pick up and play something that's short with a mild challenge, has catchy music and simple controls where you're not dealing with the analog sticks and shoulder buttons. Just classicm mindless fun with cartoonish graphics. 😇
Most addictive game back then and a favorite. I vaguely remember you could hit random area in the sky and something appeared. Maybe it was those special weapons you showed 🤔
Cool. I was recently playing this unique action game with the spinning staff weapon. Fun game and great coverage of this game's history, Patman QC! Thanks also for showing the home versions. I will try to complete this game finally after all these years!
Enjoyed this video I remember trying this in the arcades haven't seen this game for quite sometime. Hopefully you can do a Dovumentary on the Arcade game of Black Tiger one day.
The Japanese name is translated as Wonderful Yanchamaru.There are other differences in the versions. End of stage bonus is added faster in international version.
At first I thought this was going to be a precursor / lead up to the game Legend of the Mystical Ninja. There character reminds me a bit of the guy from LotMN.
SOOOO glad to you back to making these wonderful videos for us once again! I didn't really know much about this game previously, so I learned a lot while watching this. As always, looking forward to your future offerings and your continued good health!
One of my favorites changes that was made to the NES port was that after beating the boss, you could attack the scroll and it would change into a different item, which could be a difference maker depending on what it changes into. This doesn’t happen in the arcade game - the scrolls’ only purpose it the end of level bonus points.
This game was everywhere back in the day. Never had any interest in playing it, I do now. Always recommending good games to play.. Ever play Gun Nac? Must have Genesis Blast processing on it. Does some amazing screen effects.
I always put down whatever I intended to watch when I see there's an update here. Great to see another video. I played the NES version first and wasn't able to finish the last level. Years later, I finally bought the Arcade Archives arcade port. Seems like the NES version has secret rooms that the arcade version doesn't have. Also, I wonder what the words the Mad Monk shouts at you. Such a strange and fun game.
This was a really good port for the NES. Of course I had no idea it had sequels until years later. We didn't have internet until years later so there were many surprises of what was going on in Japan in the 80's. Death Breath is one of the most memorable bosses in my gaming history.
Thanks for another video, I hope you are doing well Patman! Ironically, I don't think I knew about the arcade version until after I had the NES version. I always thought the game characters were really funny, especially that monk boss who drops literal F-bombs. It was a bit difficult but I managed to beat it on the NES a few times.
I first saw Kid Niki at a 7-Eleven in Taylorsville, Utah. I hadn’t gotten to play it then though. I can’t remember where I finally played it. I did have the NES game. I also got it on Arcade Archives.
I first played Kid Niki during the Summer of 1989 when one of my older brother's friends let me borrow their copy of this and Spy Hunter for the NES. At first the game seemed cool to my 11 year old self but after a while those one hit deaths really started to work my nerves so I gave it back. When I was 13 i traded games with a friend at school a Kid Niki was one of them I didn't want it at first but I was like I'll give it another shot. For years I tried and tried again to tackle this game even when Game Genie was available for NES for some reason the codes didn't not work at all with my copy of Kid Niki and then I was just threw my hands up and vowed never to play this game again. Then one day in 2006 when I was bored I fired this game up on a NES emulator on my PC I finally played through the game after a couple of tries from start to finish seeing the ending which I wanted to see since 1989. Of course this was a few years before I found a speedrun of it on RUclips.
2:09 - there was a game on the NES that was called "Dragon Power" that i spent 3 hours watching a video to find. I remembered playing it as a kid, but never recalled the name. I later found out it was the Dragon Ball Z game. 10:39 - man, what a blast from the past! I played "Kid Nikki" in the arcade when i was in the 3rd grade. I remember Street Fighter 1 was next to it and Sky Kid. Death Breath is where i got my first insult for kids in my class😄 i never seen anybody making past Big Baldy. 18:35 - the 3rd game looks like Charley Brown to me 👀 Sweet video PatMannnnn💪🏆😎
Not "Dragon Ball Z", but the very early Dragon Ball where Goku is still a kid. (As you probably know, the "Z" was only added to the cartoon, and the comics were always just called "Dragon Ball" in Japan.)
@KasumiKenshirou thanks for the correction. I remember borrowing Dragon Power in the 3rd or 4th grade. I could remember how the game looked, but i could never remember the name. Back then, i had no idea it was based on Dragon Ball. I saw The cartoon for the first time maybe in 2010. 😎
Funny you should mention Mario when talking about the third game. It was one of a few Famicom games that were hacked by pirate game companies to make unofficial Super Mario sequels. I played the bootleg version (found on eBay back in the day) before I even knew what Kid Nikki was.
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Best retro reviews around 👍🏻
Glad you think so!
Very thorough, well presented, and done with love.
Also best RUclips channel ever
Patman doing the excellence that he does and what we all love to watch. Welcome back! 🔥❤
Thanks buddy
The NES version has alot of hidden secrets to discover. It was fairly difficult, but it was fun.
A welcome surprise! My neighborhood mom & pop pizza shop had Kid Niki in its game room for maybe about 3 months or so in 1988. It grabbed my attention right away with the distinctive art style and color scheme, and I thought the gameplay was really fun. I always found myself popping in a quarter or two whenever I went in there. I was able to get all the way to the Grub (though not past it) before they got rid of it - pretty respectable for a 10 year old, I think. That’s the only Kid Niki I’ve ever seen in the wild, before or since, but it’s still a fond memory.
The arcade game really drew me in as well back in the day and was excited to get the 64 version until I played it :-)
They have it at the galloping ghost arcade.
I remember the NES game well.
It turned out to be a really good conversion
Doesn't compare to the arcade version that look huge
I beat Kid Niki in Aladdin’s Castle in my home town a few times. I would have been 15. The guy running the arcade watched me do it the first time and said no one had beat it yet. He was pretty excited… I actually felt cool.
I played Kid Niki at a waterpark as a kid and I couldn't stop thinking about how weird it was. When it came out on the NES it became one of my favorite games that I beat many times. I finally bought the arcade version for my PS4 and man is it hard. I can't get far in it but it's still fun.
The arcade game is pretty difficult
I haven't thought about this game in decades, but I used to love playing it. Thanks for the flashback.
New PatmanQC video! Yes!
Hope you enjoy it
Happy you did this video. Found memories playing at the classic Aladdin’s Castle at NIU campus as a kid. Played the NES rented from the old blockbuster.
Glad you enjoyed it
This game was on my 12 year old wish list! Thanks for covering it!
Absolutely, thank you for watching
I remember seeing this game at a bowling alley and thinking it was the coolest thing ever, that you could spin your sword and let enemies run into it.
Yes it was very cool
Def one of my ultimate FAVORITE arcade games of ALL time 👍
Excellent
Awesome game but super difficult in my opinion, I usually get frustrated and quit but I always come back.
Now I want to see American Commando Ninja!! I just checked, it's on RUclips! I've actually seen it before. It's my kind of movie! Thanks for leading me to it!
This is why I love your comprehensive reviews because while I knew about the 2 Japanese exclusive sequels and it's original Arcade version, I had no idea there was a version for Gameboy nor versions for Apple ][ and Commodore 64. I may pass on the computer ports but I'm definitely going to have to seek out and try the Gameboy version. When I was younger I would often confuse this game with Kid Kool since both titles had the word Kid in them. Since the company Irem is still around after all these years, I wish they would consider reviving their classic titles like this and Hammerin Harry for modern audiences. Sometimes I want to pick up and play something that's short with a mild challenge, has catchy music and simple controls where you're not dealing with the analog sticks and shoulder buttons. Just classicm mindless fun with cartoonish graphics. 😇
Welcome to Another Edition of the HAPPY LITTLE GAMES Show, with PATMAN QC
"Boomshakalaka!"
LOL thanks
Yayy! Finally someone talks about one of my fav obscure games of my childhood.
This is a surprise. Can't wait to watch this. That was one of my favorite Nintendo games back in the day.
Patman video!!! Yes!!!
Hope you enjoy it
I only scratched the surface on this one during a Galloping Ghost visit. I'll have to devote more time to it next time.
My M
man! Still doin the best videos on the best games love to see it!!
Most addictive game back then and a favorite. I vaguely remember you could hit random area in the sky and something appeared. Maybe it was those special weapons you showed 🤔
A good night when a Patman drops lets go!
Cool. I was recently playing this unique action game with the spinning staff weapon. Fun game and great coverage of this game's history, Patman QC! Thanks also for showing the home versions. I will try to complete this game finally after all these years!
Happy to see you back pats.
I've always wondered why the NES version featured Kid Niki's outfit colored red, as opposed to yellow. 🤔
Your videos are great sir! Hope you are staying well! Thanks a lot
Welcome back Patman!
Excellence
Thanks
Enjoyed this video I remember trying this in the arcades haven't seen this game for quite sometime. Hopefully you can do a Dovumentary on the Arcade game of Black Tiger one day.
My man sounding good, my heart is so full! Keep em coming pacman!
The Japanese name is translated as Wonderful Yanchamaru.There are other differences in the versions. End of stage bonus is added faster in international version.
Solid job, Pat. My dad absolutely loved the NES game. I personally prefer Yanchamaru's original Japanese look.
Thanks, I prefer his Japanese look as well
Patman is back! I'm very happy to see your videos pop in my feed Pat! Welcome back! 😊🔥❤
Kid Nikky 3? We had it on Argentina, but it was Super Mario Bros 13.
Thank you Patman! This was one of my favorite games on the NES when I was a little kid.
One of my all time favorite games! Super fantastic docu-review of the game as always. 🎉 ❤✌🏽
As always, thank you for the awesome content!
At first I thought this was going to be a precursor / lead up to the game Legend of the Mystical Ninja. There character reminds me a bit of the guy from LotMN.
Another great video game documentary,glad your back Patman.
Much appreciated
Great to have you back PatMan!
Another awesome video from the master reviewer !!
Wow, thanks!
I have to wonder what the composer of the main theme was thinking.
Only a 10 second loop, it is catchy though
"I can't believe my boss only gave me a day to learn how to program music and then compose and program a theme song for this game!"
Love your reviews much
Keep them rollin' brother 👍
@PatmanQC I said it before, and I always say it... You have the heart of a true warrior 07
Thank you my friend
This was one my favorite games! The pizzeriabsolutea on my black
Another good video. The man at the beginning of the videos isn't lying, this is PatmanQC on fire edition. You're kicking ass since you've been back.
So glad to see you back. Keep on going strong.
Master of the Ninja art of algorithm
Is it just me, or does Kid Niki look like a young Goku?
Like I said in the video, they were inspired by the original Dragon Ball manga
Main character always reminded me of Son Goku. So you’re not wrong.
Thanks
@ You’re welcome. Keep it up.
I remember a bootleg of Super Mario 14 that used a hack version of Kid Nikki 3.
Excellent, did not know that
SOOOO glad to you back to making these wonderful videos for us once again! I didn't really know much about this game previously, so I learned a lot while watching this. As always, looking forward to your future offerings and your continued good health!
You are an inspiration to many people PatmanQC, and i wish you and your family a fantastic Christmas and a fabulous New Year, too
Karate champ pleade and great job thanks i love your videos
The Arcade was a pretty fun. Playing it on the NES didn’t have that same feel.
I enjoyed Kid Niki Radical Ninja, it's one of NES games I enjoyed!
So did I, it was great
Indeed!
I remember the nes game
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Awesome video have a great weekend
Thanks, you too
Glad you're back Patman. Hope you are doing well.
Love ya Pat. 😂
Thanks, I love you!
I totally LOL'd at the "Silver Bells" remark. But I definitely gotta give this game a shot.
Hell hath no fury like a punk rock ninja! Stellar vid my friend! 🥷🏼❤️🎮
Thanks Rob, how are you doing?
@ excellent sir! Hope you are as well!
This game looks hard as hell
It was, but not as hard as other games from around that scene.
So glad your back and I hope your doin better brother, missed your videos man!
One of my favorites changes that was made to the NES port was that after beating the boss, you could attack the scroll and it would change into a different item, which could be a difference maker depending on what it changes into. This doesn’t happen in the arcade game - the scrolls’ only purpose it the end of level bonus points.
This game was everywhere back in the day. Never had any interest in playing it, I do now. Always recommending good games to play.. Ever play Gun Nac? Must have Genesis Blast processing on it. Does some amazing screen effects.
NES version was a childhood favorite. Not to mention one of the secret areas sends you flying out of a dinosaur's bumhole when you exit!
Another great video pat :) I’m so glad you are doing well
I always put down whatever I intended to watch when I see there's an update here. Great to see another video. I played the NES version first and wasn't able to finish the last level. Years later, I finally bought the Arcade Archives arcade port. Seems like the NES version has secret rooms that the arcade version doesn't have. Also, I wonder what the words the Mad Monk shouts at you. Such a strange and fun game.
“Short, little pockets of air blasted RIGHT IN YOUR FACE!!” 😂😂
Dude, where do you come up with the humor?😊
Are we all gonna ignore the fact that the music is a rip off of “zippa-de-doo-da, zippa-de-doo-day”?
The two songs don't sound similar to me at all.
Kung Fu Master reminds me of Black Belt for the Sega Master System
This was a really good port for the NES. Of course I had no idea it had sequels until years later. We didn't have internet until years later so there were many surprises of what was going on in Japan in the 80's. Death Breath is one of the most memorable bosses in my gaming history.
I used to play the Heck out of this game as a kid in the Arcade. The Nes port is A great conversion!
Thanks for another video, I hope you are doing well Patman! Ironically, I don't think I knew about the arcade version until after I had the NES version. I always thought the game characters were really funny, especially that monk boss who drops literal F-bombs. It was a bit difficult but I managed to beat it on the NES a few times.
I first saw Kid Niki at a 7-Eleven in Taylorsville, Utah. I hadn’t gotten to play it then though. I can’t remember where I finally played it. I did have the NES game. I also got it on Arcade Archives.
This is one I have literally never heard of before!
Well done. I did not know all the variations of Kid Nikki that were out there.
Awesome 👏🏻 keep the awesome content coming! See ya Thursday !
I first played Kid Niki during the Summer of 1989 when one of my older brother's friends let me borrow their copy of this and Spy Hunter for the NES. At first the game seemed cool to my 11 year old self but after a while those one hit deaths really started to work my nerves so I gave it back. When I was 13 i traded games with a friend at school a Kid Niki was one of them I didn't want it at first but I was like I'll give it another shot. For years I tried and tried again to tackle this game even when Game Genie was available for NES for some reason the codes didn't not work at all with my copy of Kid Niki and then I was just threw my hands up and vowed never to play this game again. Then one day in 2006 when I was bored I fired this game up on a NES emulator on my PC I finally played through the game after a couple of tries from start to finish seeing the ending which I wanted to see since 1989. Of course this was a few years before I found a speedrun of it on RUclips.
Love the vids, theyre perfect for listening with mame going
Aww, poor Patman's wife.
Silver Bells hits right when you sing it, though.
The apple II versions always take a big
Hit.
I know there were limitations but come on.
Keep it up Pat, multi-lingual import, great
Thanks, will do!
"It's all in the reflexes.'
- Jack Burton 'Big Trouble in Little China'
13:28 I love how much the western cover is lying. The cutesy art direction in the actual game must've been quite a surprise.
The Japanese game ads always crack me up
2:09 - there was a game on the NES that was called "Dragon Power" that i spent 3 hours watching a video to find. I remembered playing it as a kid, but never recalled the name. I later found out it was the Dragon Ball Z game.
10:39 - man, what a blast from the past! I played "Kid Nikki" in the arcade when i was in the 3rd grade. I remember Street Fighter 1 was next to it and Sky Kid. Death Breath is where i got my first insult for kids in my class😄 i never seen anybody making past Big Baldy.
18:35 - the 3rd game looks like Charley Brown to me 👀
Sweet video PatMannnnn💪🏆😎
Not "Dragon Ball Z", but the very early Dragon Ball where Goku is still a kid. (As you probably know, the "Z" was only added to the cartoon, and the comics were always just called "Dragon Ball" in Japan.)
@KasumiKenshirou thanks for the correction. I remember borrowing Dragon Power in the 3rd or 4th grade. I could remember how the game looked, but i could never remember the name. Back then, i had no idea it was based on Dragon Ball. I saw The cartoon for the first time maybe in 2010. 😎
Love this series. Fun and weird.
so, they rebranded him as "a punk" for the USA
Yes sir
Funny you should mention Mario when talking about the third game. It was one of a few Famicom games that were hacked by pirate game companies to make unofficial Super Mario sequels. I played the bootleg version (found on eBay back in the day) before I even knew what Kid Nikki was.
Seeing this game being played reminds me of the game mechanics of Wonderboy: the first one and Wonderboy in Monster land! 😊
I like how some of the sounds in the game are literally taken from Kung Fu Master.
I hear about Kid Niki I will play the arcade game first before I play the nes version. 😀👍🎮
Have fun
@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries ok I will. 😀👍🎮
YES!!!
I hope you enjoyed it
@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries I do. And as an older gent, I played through these games like you.