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Ninja 1987

Ninja 1987 is a dive back into the past with the most authentic 8-bit side-scrolling action-platformer. Use shinobi skills to thwart a nefarious threat and rediscover all the adrenaline of timeless classics!

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September 2, 2024
1 year and 333 days ago
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Positive33 reviews87.9%

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The Game:

Ninja 1987 is an action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, paying homage to the great ninja games of the past. Take a nostalgic dive into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures the vintage sound. Ninja 1987 features 7 levels filled with enemies and traps. Our hero can wield shurikens and unleash powerful ninjitsu attacks. Levels emphasize the character's agility, allowing for jumping, climbing, and double-jumps. Encounter challenging end-level bosses and in-game screens that unfold the story while remaining true to the totally arcade gameplay of the 80s.

Features:

  • 7 levels with 7 powerful bosses!
  • Graphics and Music in full 8-bit style!
  • Improve your score by honing your skills!
  • Devastating Ninja techniques to use!
  • An 80s B-movie style story!
  • Unlock many achievements!