10 Second Ninja X distills the puzzle platformer down to its purest form. Players assume control of a highly nimble and deadly ninja, tasked with destroying an army of hostile robots using cunning, speed and lots and lots of nunchucks. Each of its 60 levels must be completed within 10 seconds, making this a game you could theoretically finish in five minutes.

Don’t let the title seduce you too much – reaching the end of the game won’t be easy. The game’s smartly designed to ensure that each level is a puzzle in itself. With just 10 seconds (maximum) to destroy all enemies, players will need to combine brain with throwing stars in order to meet each level’s objectives, with lightning-fast reactions required to be rewarded with a perfect score.

10 Second Ninja X features a brand new story, featuring a cast of characters which, unlike the original game, can be released on console in Germany. Secret areas and collectibles extend the challenge – and once the game has been beaten, all the levels from the original game are unlocked, each completely HD-ified in glorious 1080p. And sadists will love the all-new ‘Marathon’ mode, which offers each area’s levels back-to-back.

"The goal with 10 Second Ninja was to make something polished and satisfying from the instant you picked up the gamepad," explains Four Circle Interactive Director Dan Pearce. "While the game is challenging, what's more important is that it's super easy to learn and not just about quick reflexes. It feels so right for a console like the Nintendo Switch, where picking up a game for a few minutes (or seconds) is such a core part of the system's appeal."

"We were huge fans of the original 10 Second Ninja when it first appeared in 2014," explains Thalamus founder and CEO Andy Roberts. "The game's bite-sized levels are perfect for gaming on the go, so when we began looking at titles for the Nintendo Switch, 10 Second Ninja X seemed like a natural fit."

Key Features:

• 60 new, tough as nails levels
• Original story
• Explorable hub
• Unlockable hint ghosts through an optional minigame
• All 40 levels from the original 10 Second Ninja included
• Individual level leaderboards
• Marathon mode (each area’s levels back to back)
• Secret areas with collectibles
• Cross save (on relevant platforms)

Currently available for PS4, PC, and Xbox One, 10 Second Ninja X in coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020.