Cake Ninja

About

You wield a stylus like a blade in this frantic slicing game. The goal is straightforward, cut cakes into as many pieces as possible before the screen fills up. Each slice adds to your score but also generates more targets. Timing and precision matter. The Nintendo DSi's touchscreen feels natural for swiping through layers of frosting and filling. Singleplayer is all about chasing high scores while the local multiplayer mode turns it into a competitive back-and-forth. This 2011 release holds up for its simplicity and crisp controls. Leaderboards still see activity from players trying to top the 10-minute survival benchmark. The charm lies in its no-frills concept, there’s no story, no power-ups, just you and the cake. The DSi version adds a layer of portability that makes it easy to play in short bursts. Community forums list records over 8 minutes but most agree the real fun is in the chaotic scramble to keep up.