According to Mark Cale, about 3 million copies were sold. 80%
Amiga Power, and 90% from
CU Amiga. The C64 version was further acclaimed, including the scores of 94% from
Computer + Video Games and 93% from
Zzap!. British gaming magazine
The One gave the Amiga version of
Last Ninja 3 an overall score of 90%, and noted the incorporation of console and arcade-style gameplay elements.
The One praised ''Last Ninja 3's'' new weapons and moves, and favorably expressed that these do not "dilute the game's challenge", further remarking that these elements "bring it to another level of playability".
The One praised ''Last Ninja 3's'' complex and creative puzzles and map design, and detailed larger sprites, along with "good visual details" and effects, such as
motion blur on weapons being swung. They called the game unoriginal and somewhat dated due to developments in the graphic adventure genre, but also stated that it was fun, challenging, and "a classic". ==References==