Ninja 1987 (2024)

Developer: SEEP
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, arcade-style precision platformer that feels like playing an authentic 8-bit action game from the 1980s.

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What players say

Players say it is a competent ninja gaiden-inspired platformer that is short (around 2 hours) and fairly easy compared to the original. The controls are precise and the chiptune soundtrack is a highlight, but the level design is not very memorable and some find it too simple.

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