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Mini Ninjas on the Nintendo DS came out in 2009, developed by IO Interactive. It was part of that wave of action adventure games on the handheld, offering a condensed version of the console experience. You play as Hiro, a young ninja on a mission to rescue his captured friends from an evil samurai warlord.

You control Hiro directly, moving him through a series of levels that mix outdoor exploration with interior dungeon crawling. The core gameplay involves using a sword for close combat and a bow for ranged attacks, along with learning magical spells to stun or trick enemies. A key mechanic is the ability to transform into different animals, like a fox for stealthy movement or a frog to access small areas. The pacing is generally relaxed, with puzzles and light platforming breaking up the combat, which itself is not overly difficult. It feels like a charming, compact adventure where even simple actions, like quietly taking down a guard or discovering a hidden path, are genuinely satisfying.