2 Ninjas 1 Cup

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2 Ninjas 1 Cup is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Vogelfänger and was released on February 3, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Get ready for a game so stupid you would rather show your browser history than admit that you like it! Lots of action, explosions and yes, it's a penis-tank in the trailer.

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66%Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

humor37 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

Challenging and rewarding platformer gameplay with tight and precise controls that appeal to skill-driven players.
Humorous and irreverent tone with amusing voice acting and unique comedic presentation.
Good level design featuring varied obstacles, enemy types, and boss fights, alongside a catchy chiptune-inspired soundtrack.

Controls can feel slippery, imprecise, and unresponsive, leading to frustration especially during difficult platforming sections.
Graphics and animations are low quality and simplistic, with some visual and technical shortcomings.
The humor and story are crude and polarized; some find it funny while others consider it cringy or juvenile, and the game lacks narrative depth or variety.

humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "2 ninjas 1 cup" is predominantly crude, toilet-based, and deliberately irreverent, appealing mostly to players with a taste for silly, childish, or absurd jokes. While some find the dialogue and voice acting amusing and enjoy the game’s offbeat comedic style, others regard the humor as cringe-worthy, repetitive, or tiresome, often failing to sustain laughs beyond initial impressions. Overall, the game’s humor is polarizing but frequently praised for eliciting genuine chuckles amid its chaotic platforming.
- “2 ninja 1 cup: an unconventionally hilarious ninja adventure!”
- “Prepare yourself for a wild and uproarious ride with 2 ninja 1 cup, a game that takes ninja antics to absurdly hilarious levels.”
- “The humor is very stupid, but I find stupid humor funny, so I enjoyed it for $0.99. I would most definitely recommend the game if you like platformers and humor like Monty Python or Kung Pow - Enter the Fist.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in "2 Ninjas 1 Cup" is characterized by simple, retro-style mechanics and a quirky, absurd premise that appeals to players seeking a lighthearted challenge. While some praise its polished controls and unique cup-carrying mechanic that adds complexity to platforming, others criticize unresponsive controls, slippery mechanics, and difficulty arising from poor design rather than skill. Overall, the gameplay offers a niche, mechanically focused experience that some find amusing and engaging, while others consider it frustrating and limited in variety.
- “The concept is intentionally absurd, yet the execution demonstrates a clear respect for mechanical polish and level design clarity, making the experience far more thoughtful than its playful premise suggests.”
- “The cup mechanic adds a fascinating twist—players must either carry or throw it while platforming, and its physics behave independently from the character, introducing risk at every step.”
- “Even after finishing the campaign, many players are likely to return simply to chase mastery, using the game as a mechanical playground rather than a linear experience meant to be consumed and shelved.”
- “While it is indeed challenging, this difficulty arises not from thoughtful design but rather from poor controls and incomplete game mechanics.”
- “Extremely annoying jump mechanics combined with input delay leads to an unenjoyable experience.”
- “This game kept testing my patience with the unresponsive controls and slippery mechanics.”
story
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The story of "2 Ninja 1 Cup" is generally regarded as minimal, silly, and filled with crude humor, serving mainly as a light backdrop rather than a meaningful narrative. While some find it amusing or charmingly retro, most players view it as weak or cringe-worthy, with the gameplay itself being the main focus and appeal.
- “Rather than padding itself with lore or cinematic storytelling, it presents a pure arcade challenge in which two nimble ninjas must navigate a series of lethal obstacle courses while protecting a fragile cup that serves as both an objective and a constant source of tension.”
- “In 2 ninja 1 cup, players take control of two ninjas on a bold mission to recover a revered cup.”
- “A lot of people have been bashing the game because of the name and the silly plot of the game, but if you look past that you'll find a rather enjoyable indie game that has a real retro feel to it.”
- “If you seek an amusing storyline, you may find it in the trailer, but it is absent from the actual gameplay.”
- “Tedious platforming and movement controls, annoying design (level and enemy placements), awkward camera movement, dumb name, cringe humor and story.”
- “2 ninjas 1 cup is, perhaps surprisingly, a decent platformer, but it does have an abysmal story.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a retro pixel art style with vibrant, cartoonish visuals that suit the game's quirky humor, but overall suffer from low quality, poor resolution, and inconsistent sprite work. While some appreciate the nostalgic pixel aesthetic, many find the visuals outdated, glitchy, and lacking polish, detracting from the experience.
- “Visually, 2 ninja 1 cup adopts a vibrant and cartoonish art style that perfectly complements its offbeat humor.”
- “2 ninjas 1 cup is a retro style platformer with pixel art graphics and simple gameplay mechanics.”
- “They clearly did their best, and though I appreciate the bit-style graphics, I can't recommend this game.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Very poor sprite graphics and animation: low amount of sprites, not smooth transition between animations and changing direction of character, bad resolution and quality of sprites and textures.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally catchy, playful, and complements its comedic tone, with some users finding it funny and reminiscent of classic chiptune styles. However, opinions vary, as a few find the soundtrack somewhat repetitive or forgettable, while others appreciate its simplicity and memorable tunes despite the game's challenging nature.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack of 2 Ninja 1 Cup embraces the comedic tone, featuring catchy tunes and playful sound effects that enhance the humorous moments.”
- “The game is tough and frustrating but can also be rewarding when you put together a perfect segment; supports Xbox controller well and chiptune-reminiscent soundtrack has a few good songs.”
- “Man, this game, the music is good and funny but it's just annoying, forget you creators.”
- “And the music either didn't exist at all or left so little of an impression on me that I don't even remember it.”
- “The music tends to be rather uniform, especially when you've died for the 129th time.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability, especially for players who appreciate its unique design philosophy, with additional motivation provided by collectible sushi items. Overall, it delivers a satisfying amount of replay value.
- “For players who connect with that design philosophy, the game offers tremendous replay value.”
- “Replay value: ★★★★”
- “You can also collect collectibles like sushi, adding a little extra replay value if you want to keep playing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious due to frustrating platforming, awkward camera controls, and poorly designed levels and enemy placements. While the story and humor receive criticism, the game is recommended mainly for efficient farming purposes.
- “Tedious platforming and movement controls, annoying design (level and enemy placements), awkward camera movement, dumb name, cringe humor and story.”
- “Recommended for game farming”
monetization
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Monetization in Gamemaker Studio is often associated with retro pixel games that tend to be low-quality shovelware and cash grabs. This suggests a perception that many games made with this tool prioritize quick profit over quality.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's exaggerated character designs, unexpected animations, and vibrant environments create a lively and comedic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “The exaggerated character designs, unexpected animations, and colorful environments contribute to the overall comedic atmosphere.”
character development
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Character development is conveyed through exaggerated designs and unexpected animations that enhance the game's comedic tone, supported by vibrant environments.
emotional
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The emotional aspect is marked by player frustration, particularly due to a challenging and irritating early-game obstacle involving precise jumping near spikes, which detracts from the overall experience.