10 Second Ninja

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. God is a Geek
    Mar 3, 2014
    90
    Instant gratification combined with those stellar mechanics mean you’ve got a hardcore platformer with the hooks to keep you coming back for more.
  2. games(TM)
    May 2, 2014
    80
    A compulsive burst of deeply gratifying challenge. [Issue#147, p.125]
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  3. Eurogamer
    Mar 17, 2014
    80
    10 Second Ninja is a brief but expertly built piece of work; a game that offers the most hardcore of action-platforming but does so under the guise of simplicity and accessibility.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 14, 2014
    80
    10 Second Ninja is a very simple but well designed time attack platform.
  6. VideoGamer
    Mar 7, 2014
    80
    While it won't be for everyone, Ninja does exactly what it set out to, with style and humour to boot.
  7. PC Gamer UK
    Apr 29, 2014
    79
    A short but sweet platformer requiring ninja reflexes. [May 2014, p.85]
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  8. IGN Italia
    May 16, 2014
    75
    A nice, hard and engaging action game in dire need of a patch for gamepad support.
  9. XGN
    Apr 8, 2014
    70
    You can go through these forty levels very fast, because they'll only take 10 seconds to finish. You must improve your play, because you need to score stars to continue. The gameplay is pretty simple, the storyline is too much, but it is actually an addictive little game waiting for you.
  10. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 24, 2014
    70
    10 Second Ninja is a nice action game which features good controls and addictive challenges. It's structured like Angry Birds but is not recommended to casual players.
  11. Edge Magazine
    Mar 17, 2014
    60
    Though the stage design is carefully plotted to the last pixel, there’s little room for deviation – and none for the ultimate three-star prize. As such, it’s a case of brute-forcing the solution over dozens of repeated attempts, a process that feels less engaging here than in some of its peers.
  12. Digital Spy
    Mar 5, 2014
    60
    Ultimately rewarding, 10 Second Ninja puts both your reflexes with a controller and your own personal mettle to the test for a game that can be just as hard to put down as it is to pick back up again.
  13. Level7.nu
    Apr 13, 2014
    50
    In 10 Second Ninja you have just ten seconds to defeat every single enemy. In order to score the highest amount of points you need to complete the levels faster than that. If you like pushing yourself towards perfection you'll probably find a bit of fun here. If not, this is nothing for you.
  14. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 4, 2014
    40
    If you love the idea of speed runs and like the thrill of making every move count to beat the clock, then 10 Second Ninja might be for you. For everyone else, though, 10 Second Ninja is a repetitive and dull game, one whose philosophy on improvement is player-hostile for the entire ride.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. DragonHeart000
    Feb 12, 2020
    3
    10 Second Ninja has some decent ideas, however, the execution falls flat.

    The general premise of the game is you have 10 seconds to    10 Second Ninja has some decent ideas, however, the execution falls flat.

    The general premise of the game is you have 10 seconds to complete a small level where you jump around to avoid spikes and kill all the robots by shooting throwing stars at them, however, you have a limited supply of them so need to use them wisely.

    Sounds like it would be fun. 10 Second Ninja Just doesn't do a good job at creating a fun feel. First off the mechanics of the game feel sloppy. Movement isn't fun, you can only shoot in two directions, and it's just got the feel of a free web browser game you'd play on one of those sites like Armor Games. 10 Second Ninja just really lacks any quality.    … Full Review »
  2. c3p
    Mar 30, 2014
    7
    Not really sure what to say, levels are pretty good and challenging, controls are also good (also i feel that they could be better). And iNot really sure what to say, levels are pretty good and challenging, controls are also good (also i feel that they could be better). And i really like the puzzle aspect of some levels. But I just feel like the game has not reached its full potential.
    If you like challenging 2d plattformer like Super Meat Boy, definitely check this out if you can get it for ~5$ or less.    … Full Review »
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