Beetle Ninja

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Beetle Ninja is a single player tactical role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by ProsciuttoMan and was released on June 28, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

music12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Unique and charming world with distinct atmosphere and quirky, memorable characters.
Fantastic soundtrack and stylish battle animations that enhance the overall experience.
Engaging story with multiple endings and replay value, blending humor with underlying darker themes.

Combat is generally simplistic, sometimes tedious, with tanky enemies and balance issues.
Some technical issues including typos, interface quirks, and occasional confusing game mechanics.
Limited game settings and small map areas with occasional navigation frustrations.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is quirky and engaging, blending humor, atmosphere, and character-driven moments with life-sim elements like rescuing cats and managing ninjas. While its narrative and vibe receive praise for being captivating and enjoyable, some find the missions repetitive and lacking depth, causing the story to occasionally feel scattered or tedious. Overall, it offers a unique, entertaining experience with some pacing and mission design drawbacks.
- “The whole ordeal is often far out and feels like a semi open life-sim: rescue cats, solve petty crimes, get ridiculed by random strangers, meet wacko ninjas like yourself that leech on your money, get wasted, milk almond cows for almond milk (what?) and ultimately resolve your backstory trauma.”
- “Music, atmosphere, humor and story is peak, and the combat while simple, still allows for decent strategy.”
- “From the music to the art to the characters to the story, everything was such a joy to go through.”
- “I know it's free but most of the missions just seem to be walking around repetitive areas trying to collect things and there isn't much story.”
- “The first mission has me walking around a cornfield where these bean monsters are roaming. Then I very clumsily cut a giant bean in half with a karate chop and the mission's over.”
- “So, fourteen days of doing chores like working on missions or just slacking off until everything goes to hell.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music and soundtrack are widely praised for being fantastic, memorable, and perfectly complementing the atmosphere and visuals. Many users highlight the strong, enjoyable compositions, especially the standout tracks, and note that the music significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “Absurdly good soundtrack, absurdly good dialogue, absurdly good and fun character design. How is this free to experience?”
- “I've been listening to the OST on my own now and the vibes are great.”
- “Also, as a guitarist, the soundtrack is extremely good for this type of game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their great art style, memorable character designs, and appealing visuals reminiscent of Earthbound and Mother 3. However, some users note derivative elements and minor presentation issues like spelling mistakes. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's aesthetic and atmosphere.
- “It has fun and memorable characters, great soundtrack and visuals.”
- “A pretty chill game with multiple endings and a great art style and a cool soundtrack.”
- “I will say that overall, this game is great fun, has nice visuals, character designs and music.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique and distinct area themes, engaging music, and humor, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience. Each location feels different and memorable, complemented by appealing character designs and a compelling story.
- “Each area in the game, while pretty small, has a very distinct atmosphere compared to each other and sets itself apart with varying and unique level themes.”
- “If you even kinda like RPG Makers, please play this; it has an incredibly unique atmosphere and it's a ton of fun.”
- “I really like all of the ninjas' designs and love the atmosphere in general.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is praised for its subtle yet effective delivery, with memorable characters like Rocket adding a comedic and emotional touch. The dialogue, especially near the end, is highlighted as particularly funny, contributing to the game's homey and charming atmosphere. Overall, the humor complements the story and setting, enhancing the player experience.
- “Music, atmosphere, humor, and story are peak, and the combat, while simple, still allows for decent strategy.”
- “Rocket is just so funny as a 'screw it, let's party till the end' type who transforms to an 'I ruined my life' type at the last second before cataclysm. A lot of the dialogue near the end of the game is just so good.”
- “Beetle ninja has a lot of uniqueness to enjoy packed inside - it has a really homey small town feel that I quite enjoy, and its humor is subtle but effective!”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its expressive, fun, and well-written character designs that significantly enhance the experience. However, some confusion arises late in the game regarding party member recruitment, which could have been better clarified. Overall, the character writing and design are standout elements worthy of attention.
- “They're so expressive and add a lot to the character design.”
- “I wish 2 Left Thumbs pushed this more in its advertising because Man Beetle Ninja deserves so much more attention with its character designs and writing. A must play for any PC owner.”
- “I will say that overall, this game is great fun, has nice visuals, character designs and music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a nostalgic RPG Maker experience reminiscent of titles like Lisa, Mother, and Earthbound, blending their unique styles and aesthetics. However, combat can feel generic with occasionally tough enemies, and some design elements like map borders and the recruitment system have minor flaws. Despite these issues, the free price and overall charm make it a worthwhile experience for fans of quirky RPGs.
- “The gameplay blends Lisa, OFF, and Mother 3/Earthbound styles along with a unique aesthetic feel.”
- “Though the combat is typical RPG Maker style and enemies can be a bit tanky, the game offers great value for free and is a gem for fans of quirky RPG Maker titles like 'Mother' or 'Lisa'.”
- “The recruitment system can be a money drain when you want to relax at the hot springs, and the map borders feel inconsistent, but overall, the gameplay is engaging and worth exploring.”
- “The combat is your run-of-the-mill RPG Maker gameplay, enemies are sometimes a little tanky, map borders feel inconsistent, and the recruitment system is a money drain when you just want to chill at the hot springs. There are also quite a few typos.”
- “The recruitment system can be frustrating, especially when you're trying to relax at the hot springs, as it drains your money.”
- “Some elements like map borders feel inconsistent, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is generally tedious due to standard combat and repetitive missions, but it's largely avoidable since combat is optional and the game lacks an experience system for character progression.
- “The combat is pretty standard and boring, the missions are also pretty tedious and boring.”
- “The only caveat that I have is that combat can become quite tedious, but the good thing is that almost all combat is optional and you don't really need it to get stronger, since the game doesn't have an experience system.”
monetization
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Users appreciate the game's unique character designs and writing, feeling it deserves more recognition and better promotion. They imply the game offers great value and suggest it should be more widely advertised rather than criticized for monetization.
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability, making it an excellent choice for players seeking an engaging RPG experience that can be enjoyed repeatedly over extended play sessions.