''10 Second Ninja X'' is a 2016

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developed by Four Circle Interactive, and published by

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. The game was released on July 19, 2016, for

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and

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, and for

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on July 30, 2021.

Gameplay

''10 Second Ninja X'' is a sidescrolling puzzle platformer. The game follows a

ninja A or was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan. The functions of a ninja included reconnaissance, espionage, infiltration, deception, ambush, bodyguarding and their fighting skills in martial arts, including ninjutsu.Kawakami, pp. 2 ...

who must destroy

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s at high pace within a set time frame of 10 seconds. Every level is set with a timer, with the player having to finish the level within 10 seconds. The player has several attacks, including a

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, that has limited capacity. Each level finishes when the player has destroyed all targets onscreen. The game features different star ratings for completed levels, with higher stars given for completing the missions in faster times.

Reception

''10 Second Ninja X'' received "generally favorable" reviews according to

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