Underplayed Gems

Negative: The Way of Shinobi (2021)

Negative: The Way of Shinobi cover
Developer
Art Games Studio S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
1.9 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a relentless, narrative-driven 2D platformer where each jump and slash feels deliberately punishing, demanding persistence from the player.

actionadventurehardcorestubborn player needednarrative drivenstylizedhand drawnlinear

Screenshots

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