Underplayed Gems

10 Second Ninja (2014)

10 Second Ninja cover
Developer
Four Circle Interactive
Publisher
Mastertronic
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 777 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A blisteringly fast, precision-based platformer where you race against a ten-second timer, demanding repeated retries and exact timing.

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What players say

Players praise the fast-paced 10-second levels and tight controls, though some find the perfection demanded and strict time gates frustrating. The game takes about 4 hours to 100%, and while most recommend it, a few call the movement clunky.

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