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Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse

Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.

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November 16, 2015
10 years and 262 days ago
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Mixed186 reviews57.0%

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About the Game

Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse is a fast and unforgiving 2D action game where everything depends on your reaction and sense of rhythm.

You are a ninja in a ruined world. Traps, enemies and constant pressure surround you. Mistakes are not forgiven. Each run is an attempt to go further than before.

There are no complex systems here. Only movement, combat and survival.

What’s inside

- Fast gameplay
The pace never lets you relax. You must stay focused at all times.

- Simple controls
Easy to start, hard to maintain consistent results.

- Traps and enemies
Jumps, dodges and attacks flow into one continuous sequence.

- Short sessions
You can play for a few minutes, but it’s hard to stop.

- “One more try” effect
Every run makes you want to replay it better.

The core of the game

You don’t explore the world.
You try to survive in it.

And with each attempt, you become faster.