Initial release date 25 February 2010 Publisher Electronic Arts Platform Nintendo DS | Developer Neuron-Age Genre Action-adventure game | |
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Modes Single-player video game, Multiplayer video game (battle mode only) Similar Legacy of Ys: Books I & II, Steal Princess, Cross Treasures, Destiny Links, Elebits: The Adventur | ||
Shōnen Kininden Tsumuji (Japanese: 少年鬼忍伝ツムジ) is a 2010 action-adventure video game developed by Neuron Age and published by Electronic Arts in Japan.
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Gameplay and story
Shōnen Kininden Tsumuji is an action-adventure game in which players take the role of a ninja in training named Tsumuji, who lives in the mountains with his family. When they have been attacked; Tsumuji tries to find out why. Players move Tsumuji by using the Nintendo DS system's stylus. The game also involves stylus-based combat, in which players draw a path for Tsumuji's shuriken. Players are also able to avoid combat. Some sequences require players to sneak under floorboards, to try to gather information while trying to avoid revealing their presence.
Development
The sneaking mechanic comes from Japanese history; according to the game's producer, it is inspired by how ninjas used to sneak underneath houses and eavesdrop on people to gather information.
The game was released in Japan on February 25, 2010, by Electronic Arts.
Reception
Japanese video game magazine Famitsu gave the game a score of 27/40 in a cross review by four reviewers. They appreciated the touch controls and user-friendliness, calling it an excellent action game. They also appreciated the design of the character Tsumuji, who they called cute.
The game has been compared to the video game series The Legend of Zelda.
