Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower
- March 14, 2023
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Get on SteamInspired by Japanese ninja games from the 80s and 90s, Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower is a fast and smooth retro platformer in which you climb a giant tower while dodging enemies, traps and other obstacles. Use your wall jump, hookshot and ceiling running abilities to make it past the various enemies and discover the legendary treasure of Demon Tower!
Reviews
- The movement mechanics, especially the grappling hook, are unique and player-friendly, allowing for creative level navigation.
- The pixel art style is well-executed and maintains readability during gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game offers a good amount of content with a well-paced difficulty curve, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- Some controls, particularly the wall jump, can be frustrating and require a learning curve to master.
- The music, while charming, can become repetitive and may lead players to turn it off during extended play sessions.
- Resetting levels to achieve better times can be cumbersome, with delays that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and authentically old-school, but it suffers from repetition and a lack of variety, leading some players to turn it off after a while. While it adds to the overall atmosphere, many reviewers consider it a weak point that doesn't significantly detract from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The music is authentically old-school and charming, and the gameplay is modern, varied, and very fun.”
“Music is very nice and charming, but there’s too little of it – I ended up keeping the sound on for the first 8 levels of a floor, then turning it off until the next floor due to repetition.”
“I am not sure what to think about the music.”
“I would say the music is the weak point of the game, but don't let it weigh too much in your judgment.”
“The music is nice, but a bit repetitive.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their well-executed pixel art style, with users expressing appreciation for both the art and overall visual concept.
“The pixel art style is done well.”
“I love the art style and the concept.”
“The graphics are nice.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its tight precision platforming mechanics that offer multiple approaches to level completion, all while maintaining excellent readability throughout the experience.
“More importantly, it never obscured readability during gameplay.”
“A tight little precision platformer with fun mechanics that allow players to navigate levels in different ways.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a simplistic plot and minimal writing, reminiscent of earlier gaming eras, which some players find acceptable despite its lack of depth.
“The plot is overly simplistic and lacks depth, reminiscent of an earlier era of gaming, which ultimately detracts from the experience.”
“The story feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the protagonists or care about their journey.”
