Shadow Ninja Warriors: Blade, Shuriken and Shadow
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What is Shadow Ninja Warriors?
You are a shadow ninja moving alone through a dark realm. The blade handles anything close, the shuriken reaches what stands further off, and slipping into shadow gets you past the patrols in between.
How to play
Move with the direction keys, and use jump to reach platforms and clear gaps. Cut down an enemy who gets close with the blade and throw a shuriken at the ones further away. The dash key flings you forward in an instant, which serves both for escaping traps and for landing behind an enemy. The hide key melts you into shadow and out of a patrol's field of view. You have to reach the exit at the end of the stage before your health bar empties.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| WASD / Arrow keys | Move |
| W, Up arrow or Space | Jump |
| K | Dash forward |
| J | Throw a shuriken |
| L | Hide in the shadows |
Tips
- Treat the shuriken as if it were limited: take close enemies with the blade and save the throws for distant archers.
- Use the dash to land behind an enemy mid-swing rather than to run away, since most of them cannot turn back around.
- Land before you attack instead of striking from a jump, because your reach shortens noticeably in the air.
Frequently asked questions
Does the game need a keyboard?
Yes. Movement, dash and attacks sit on separate keys, so you need a device with a keyboard.
Do the stages get harder?
Enemy numbers and trap density both climb as you go, and the opening stages work as practice.