Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
- December 5, 2023
- Herosoft
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain," players engage in frantic top-down shooter action as they team up to defeat escalating waves of enemy ninjas across two game modes. Characters, each with unique starting weapons, can utilize wind-blasts, spider webs, and black holes to gain the upper hand. Power-ups, including guns and health, add an extra layer of strategy to the fast-paced combat. The game is set in the Night Town district and The Dungeon, where players face off against the enigmatic "one ninja" who shows up when least expected.
Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable, especially as a party game with friends.
- It has a unique premise using public domain characters, which adds creativity and potential for future content.
- Despite being in early access, the game is solid and has a promising foundation for future updates.
- The game currently lacks online multiplayer, limiting play to local co-op only.
- There are issues with clarity in controls and menus, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand gameplay mechanics.
- The game feels repetitive and basic at the moment, with a limited roster of characters and maps.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay shows promise with potential for improvement, particularly with character roster and controls, but currently suffers from limited variety, poor balancing, and a lack of a robust single-player mode. While keyboard and mouse controls are effective, the overall experience feels repetitive and uninspired, though there is optimism for future enhancements as the game is still in early access.
“There's so much potential in this concept, both with the roster and the gameplay. Add Oswald, and the game becomes a 10/10.”
“In the actual gameplay, I think keyboard and mouse controls are really good, but the game seems to not be optimized for it. This is reflected in the menus and UI, which is a shame since I believe both controller and keyboard controls would benefit this game greatly.”
“No proper single player mode (although the single player survival mode is still decent fun), only 5 characters and guns, poor balancing and gameplay variety, and the menus are kind of boring and uninspired.”
“In the actual gameplay, I think keyboard and mouse is really good, but the game seems to not be made for it (that's what Steam told me), which seems to be referring to the menus and UI. This is a shame since I think controller and keyboard controls would benefit this game greatly.”
“I do find the gameplay to be a bit repetitive; however, this is early access, so I'm sure it will be made better as time goes on, and I do think that this game has a bright future ahead of itself.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a strong desire for a more developed story mode, particularly a couch co-op or single-player campaign, as they feel the current survival mode lacks depth. There is a general consensus that expanding on the teased story elements could significantly enhance the game's appeal.
“I also think a single-player story mode would be amazing for this game. Multiplayer is fun, but I see that the devs do have an idea for a story, so expanding that into a single-player campaign would be incredible.”
“I do hope to see a proper single-player mode outside of the basic survival mode. Maybe a story mode or classic mode or something? I don't know.”
“I’d love a couch co-op story mode like what was teased.”
“I do hope to see a proper single-player mode outside of the basic survival mode (maybe a story mode/classic mode or something? I dunno.)”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny intro title and appealing splash art, setting a lighthearted tone. Players anticipate comedic moments, particularly with the character Dan Backslide and his antics, such as running over ninjas, suggesting that the game effectively incorporates humor into its gameplay and character design.
“The intro title is funny and is a nice setup, and the splash art is very appealing.”
“As mentioned earlier, the next character is confirmed to be Dan Backslide, which is going to be extremely funny in my opinion, but it wouldn't be complete if he couldn't run over ninjas in a stolen runabout.”
“Now while this is very funny and I would hate to see these weapons get removed (please God keep them in), I think it'd be great to throw in some weapons based on the public domain stories already being used.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the graphics for their perfect controls and appealing art style, highlighting a solid overall concept that enhances the visual experience.
“The controls and art style are perfect, and the concept is solid.”
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail.”
“The vibrant colors and intricate designs make every scene a visual masterpiece.”
