Flappy Bird creator unleashes cute and frustrating ‘ninja’ game

The new game uses simple controls and complex challenges, the same formula that made Flappy Bird such a hit. Image: Android Play Store

Flappy Bird’s creator, Dong Nguyen, has re-emerged with a cute yet frustratingly new challenge game for Android and iOS users. This time, it’s a cute little ninja that will be the gaming public’s companion.

The game is called Ninja Spinki Challenges, now available for download on Android and iOS. It combines simple controls with surprisingly complex puzzles to keep users pre-occupied, reports Kotaku.

Users can only either swipe to move left and right, or tap to throw shurikens to complete different puzzles. The initial goals require users to complete a set of tasks within the time limit. It could be either to keep dodging a bouncing cat-faced-thingamabob for the duration of the timer, or shoot down all targets with shurikens within the time limit.

After completing the first two tasks, the Endless mode gets unlocked. This game mode will test users with how long they can keep up with the challenges.

Three years ago, Dong Nguyen suddenly pulled down Flappy Bird from the iOS and Google Play Store, despite ironically being immensely popular and addictive, in a case of performance anxiety. Nguyen reportedly became uncomfortable with the success and addictive nature of his app.

With this new app, users might just hold back from making it “too popular” lest its skittish creator gets cold feet once again and pulls the plug on another successful product. Alfred Bayle