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Ninja Cop came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, developed by KCE Studios and published by Konami. It was part of that wave of early GBA titles that tried to capture the feel of older action games, fitting right in on the handheld. You don't hear about it too often, but it has its own particular style.

You control a ninja named Joe, moving screen by screen through a series of themed areas. Your main goal is to stop a criminal organization by fighting through their forces and defeating bosses. You use a sword for close combat and a bow for hitting distant enemies or switches. A key mechanic is the ability to cling to walls and ceilings, which you use to avoid traps and sneak past guards. The game moves at a quick pace and the difficulty is steady, asking you to learn enemy patterns and use your tools carefully. It feels like a brisk, methodical challenge where every cleared screen is a small victory.