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Ninja 1987: A Retro Throwback to the Golden Age of Ninja Games

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Ninja 1987 – out now on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch

It’s time to unleash your inner ninja and embark on a nostalgic adventure with Ninja 1987!

SEEP and Ratalaika Games today bring Ninja 1987, a classic 8-bit style action platformer, to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

It comes in priced at a nostalgic ÂŁ4.99, running as a love letter to the golden age of ninja games, offering a pixel-perfect experience filled with challenging levels, fearsome bosses, and a healthy dose of retro charm.

A Ninja’s Journey Through Time

Ninja 1987 transports players back to the 1980s, where side-scrolling action and pixelated graphics reigned supreme.

As a skilled ninja warrior, you’ll navigate seven challenging levels, each filled with traps, enemies, and a formidable boss guarding the exit. Master the art of platforming, utilise your shurikens and ninjutsu attacks, and overcome the obstacles that stand in your path.

Features That Will Sharpen Your Ninja Skills

  • Classic Platforming: Experience the nostalgia of 8-bit platforming with precise jumps, wall climbing, and double jumps.
  • Ninja Abilities: Wield shurikens and unleash powerful ninjutsu attacks to defeat enemies and overcome challenges.
  • Challenging Levels: Navigate seven distinct levels, each with its own unique obstacles and enemies.
  • Formidable Bosses: Face off against seven powerful bosses at the end of each level, testing your skills and reflexes.
  • Retro Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in the authentic 8-bit style graphics and chiptune music that capture the essence of classic ninja games.
  • Engaging Story: Unravel a quirky and entertaining storyline inspired by 80s B-movies, adding a layer of narrative depth to the action.

A Nostalgic Blast from the Past

Ninja 1987 may well be a must-play for fans of classic platformers, retro gaming enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good dose of ninja action. You’ll find it now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for ÂŁ4.99.

So don your shinobi shozoku, and prepare to unleash your ninja skills in this retro-inspired adventure.

Ninja 1987 Description

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. Encounter challenging end-level bosses and in-game screens that unfold the story while remaining true to the totally arcade gameplay of the 80s.

Neil Watton
Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/
An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.
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