Wind of Shuriken (v2021.08.24)

A futuristic samurai’s final assignment carries him across the troubled planets of Infinitium, where the shadowy Anonymous clan maintains a brutal grip on civilian life. Wind of Shuriken blends side-scrolling action-platforming with a pulpy space-opera setup: an elite KR-15 squad fighter must contact an informant, uncover the clan leader’s secrets, and bring a long war to an end. The mission quickly promises more than a straightforward assassination, giving its lone warrior a personal mystery to unravel alongside the combat. Its tone is fast, colorful, and suitably dramatic, built around the contrast between traditional ninja weapons and science-fiction technology.

Most of the action revolves around pushing through hostile stages packed with armed enemies, projectiles, hazards, and tougher opponents that demand quick reactions. The hero uses a katana for rapid close-range attacks while shurikens and other thrown tools provide options against threats beyond sword reach. Movement and positioning matter as much as offense, since evading bullets, clearing traps, and finding safe openings are central to surviving the platforming encounters. Several missions also take place aboard the protagonist’s spaceship, breaking up the planetary campaign with a change of scenery and advancing the story.

Co-op is its clearest hook: a second player can control a hovering robot companion armed with small weapons, adding airborne fire support where the samurai cannot easily reach. That asymmetrical setup makes it a more social alternative to solo action platformers, especially for two players who enjoy dividing melee and ranged responsibilities. The premise does not aim for deep role-playing systems or a sprawling open world; its appeal lies in direct arcade-style combat, futuristic samurai flair, and a compact narrative campaign. Fans of brisk ninja action in the vein of classic run-and-gun platformers, or anyone seeking a straightforward couch co-op adventure, are the natural audience.