Shōnen Kininden Tsumuji (Japanese: 少年鬼忍伝ツムジ, Hepburn: Shounen Kininden Tsumuji, lit. Boy's Demon Ninja Chronicle Tsumuji) is a 2010 action-adventure video game developed by Neuron Age and published by Electronic Arts in Japan.
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| Developer(s) | Neuron Age |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer (battle mode only) |
Gameplay and story
editShōnen Kininden Tsumuji is an action-adventure game in which players take the role of a ninja in training named Tsumuji,[1][2] who lives in the mountains with his family. When they have been attacked; Tsumuji tries to find out why.[3] Players move Tsumuji by using the Nintendo DS system's stylus.[2] The game also involves stylus-based combat,[1] in which players draw a path for Tsumuji's shuriken.[2] 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.[1]
Development
editThe 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.[1]
The game was released in Japan on February 25, 2010, by Electronic Arts.[4]
Reception
editJapanese 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.[4]
The game has been compared to the video game series The Legend of Zelda.[2][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Shounen Oni Ninden Tsumuji Interview. Gamespot. 2009-09-23. Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
- ^ a b c d "Tsumuji, EA Japan's Touch Screen Ninja Adventure, Launches In February". Siliconera. 2009-11-18. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
- ^ "EA Drafting Touch Screen Ninja Game For Japan". Siliconera. 2009-05-01. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
- ^ a b c "少年鬼忍伝ツムジ [DS] / ファミ通.com". Famitsu.com. 2014-11-27. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-06.