Shadow Duel

About the game

Every fight here comes down to patience. Swing, then guard. Each block you land opens a window for a counter, and enough clean defense sets off your ninja's own cinematic finisher. Get sloppy and the rival does the same to you.

Weapons can fly out of your hands, so you might end up trading punches and kicks until you flick the blade back up off the floor. The arenas join in too, with waves, gales, lightning and falling beams. Pick one of 13 ninjas, face the AI on three difficulties, or share a keyboard with a friend.

How to play

• Walk with A / D, jump with W, dash with Left Shift. Hold S to guard. Tap it just before a hit lands and you parry, then strike back at once.
• Blades on F (quick) and G (heavy). Kick on R, shuriken on T, ki technique on E.
• Player 2: arrow keys plus K, L, O, I, Right Shift, U. Pause: P.
• On a phone, turn it sideways: d-pad left (down arrow guards), attack buttons right.

• Free
• No download
• Works on phones