Shadow Dancer™ (2010)

Developer: SEGA
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced classic 2D action game where you control a ninja and his dog through linear levels, with tight platforming and enemies to defeat.

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What players say

Players praise the tight arcade action and one-hit-death challenge, with boss fights that demand pattern recognition. The game is a remake of the 1989 arcade version rather than a direct port, and includes a useful dog companion. Some note the graphics have aged and wish the original arcade version were available.

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