Kinja Run

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Kinja Run is a Platformer game featuring Ninja Cat, with fantastic mechanics, delightful graphics, and a compelling soundtrack. However, it has a high level of grinding, frequent ads, and numerous bugs that may hinder the overall experience. Summary: Kinja Run is a fun and engaging Platformer game, following Ninja Cat on a thrilling adventure, but its grinding nature, numerous ads, and buggy issues might detract from its enjoyment.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,727 reviews

gameplay162 positive mentions

monetization345 negative mentions

The game combines elements of endless runners and bullet hell shooters, creating a unique and engaging experience.
The graphics and art style are vibrant and appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay.
The game offers a variety of skills and upgrades, allowing for different playstyles and strategies.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with reviving and falling through the map.
The difficulty spikes significantly after the initial levels, making it frustrating for players to progress without spending money.
Ads often fail to provide rewards, leading to a frustrating experience for players trying to gain extra resources.

monetization
411 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
7%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, numerous complaints highlight issues with ad functionality, such as not receiving rewards after watching ads and the excessive reliance on ads for progression, leading to a perception of the game being pay-to-win. While some players find the monetization acceptable and supportive of the developers, others criticize it as overly aggressive and frustrating, particularly due to bugs and the energy system that limits gameplay.
- “Overall, monetization is balanced with fair pricing, and the game doesn't have a significant paywall; with some luck and skill, you can get through the chapters.”
- “Monetization is okay; you can play and progress without buying, but if you like the game, purchase some to support the devs. Upcoming regular updates will boost this game to the top!”
- “It's fun; you get a lot of play for free out of it, with increasingly harder levels incentivizing in-game purchases to continue to advance.”
- “Game is heavily focused on monetization to buy better gear; otherwise, it will take days and luck to beat the current stage.”
- “The game is fun, but ruined by locking every base reward or function behind ads that can last a full minute each.”
- “I love spending money on quality games that are modest with their monetization, but this is pure greed.”
gameplay
284 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
39%
4%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its addictive nature and unique blend of mechanics, combining elements from endless runners, bullet hells, and RPGs. However, some users express frustration over recent updates that have altered core mechanics, increased difficulty, and introduced monetization issues, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging and visually appealing, concerns about balance, progression, and repetitive elements persist.
- “The gameplay is highly addictive and fun.”
- “This game manages to merge all the exciting parts of mobile gaming like fast leveling, the hook of archero, subway surfer's engaging run and dodge mechanics, and bulletstorm fast twitch gameplay all in one, touche devs touche!”
- “Exceptional gameplay with fluid graphics that stand out and grab your attention; the progression with upgrades is definitely a plus because you can choose to put money into the game or upgrade manually.”
- “New update ruined the game, only made the normal gameplay harder with too many enemies at once with less fun power ups, an obvious push to be more of a pay-to-win game.”
- “The design is better but the gameplay got so complicated I can't enjoy it anymore.”
- “Gameplay gets stale pretty fast and there's really not much to do.”
graphics
265 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
37%
2%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and vibrant art style, with many users appreciating the cute and cartoony visuals. However, there are frequent mentions of lag and performance issues, particularly during intense gameplay moments, leading to calls for better optimization and graphics settings. Overall, while the visuals are considered impressive, there is a consensus that improvements are still needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The art style is also so beautiful.”
- “The graphics are immaculate and the gameplay is great.”
- “The graphics are next level.”
- “I really enjoyed it and wished I would have played it further, but the graphics intensely hurt my eyes.”
- “Please solve the frame rate drop issue... maybe there is an option for lower graphics or remove those meaningless monster bullets that shoot backward to improve the dropped frame rate issue.”
- “Overall a great game, but there desperately needs to be a graphics setting or a way to remove particles.”
stability
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as characters falling through the ground, freezing during ads, and inconsistent loading times. While some users report enjoyment despite these bugs, many express frustration over game-breaking glitches that hinder progress and overall experience. Overall, the game's stability is a significant concern, with calls for urgent fixes to enhance playability.
- “Above all else, this game is extremely buggy and unstable.”
- “The game is buggy as hell.”
- “If all these glitches aren't fixed till next week, I will delete the game and not recommend it to play.”
music
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
49%
5%
The music in the game receives a generally positive reception, with many players praising its variety and ability to enhance gameplay, particularly during boss fights. However, some users note issues such as repetitive tracks, low volume compared to sound effects, and occasional audio cutouts. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and fitting for a mobile title, there are suggestions for improvements and a desire for more engaging tracks in future updates.
- “The artstyle, sound design, and music are absolutely amazing for such a niche type of mobile game.”
- “The game's music is amazing, I like how it's different for every stage.”
- “The music is a joy to listen to!”
- “In the ads, the gameplay and background music were synced up, and I thought that was very cool, but once I've played a few stages, I noticed that feature is nowhere to be found.”
- “Music also randomly cuts off.”
- “Game seems great, but I have absolutely no audio in-game, no music, no sound effects.”
optimization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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32%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues, including frame drops and lag, even on high-end devices. Many users have requested options to adjust graphics settings and reduce visual effects to improve gameplay, particularly during intense moments with numerous projectiles. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the lack of optimization detracts from the experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “The graphics are nice but a bit laggy sometimes, which I hope could be optimized in the following updates.”
- “It might be a nice idea to add a setting where you don't necessarily make the game slower but just make the background and movements less of a blur for people with visual sensitivities or even for lower performance devices.”
- “Game is fun and well made, lots of upgrades and stuff to do; the only thing they need to improve is performance. Whenever you get either combo or attack speed skill, the game goes from 60fps to 5fps (even worse on boss fights) and it's impossible to play.”
- “The game seemed fun, but poor performance ruined it before I could get out of the tutorial - I lagged through a jump or a wall or something, and fell through the bottom of the map indefinitely.”
- “Game is fun and well made, lots of upgrades and stuff to do. The only thing they need to improve is performance; whenever you get either a combo or attack speed skill, the game goes from 60fps to 5fps (even worse on boss fights) and it's impossible to play.”
- “Amazing game but it's not optimized at all. I'm playing it on a Note 20 Ultra and I'm getting annoying frame drops when I upgrade my weapons and fight a boss with a lot of bullets.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently express frustration with the excessive grinding required in the game, noting that it often feels repetitive and tedious, particularly for upgrading items and farming resources. Many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, with some labeling it as a "pay-to-win" model that hampers progression for non-paying players. While the game has potential, the overwhelming grind and time-gated mechanics have led some to abandon it altogether.
- “Grinding the same level over and over gets boring quickly; if you have a tablet, your experience may be better, however.”
- “Good luck grinding money to level your equipment (even with the puffer fish event).”
- “Daily rewards give you pennies for coins and 30 gems; if you want to get the big chest (2200 gems), that'll take you 73 days of continual grinding.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its intriguing elements and character potential, while others criticize the lack of depth and context for the gameplay. Many users express a desire for a more developed narrative, feeling that the current missions lack meaningful storytelling and contribute to a grindy experience. Overall, while the game has engaging aspects, it falls short in delivering a compelling story that enhances the gameplay.
- “This game...this game is like a kiss from the almighty gods of heaven above, it has everything: minimal ads, easy to play but challenging, variety, good graphics, intriguing bosses, and an interesting story. This game is one I've been waiting for, and let me tell you, my friend, it was worth the wait. If you've been looking for a game that you might get completely immersed into for hours, oh, this is the game for you.”
- “This game is amazing! It has a story which I loved, and it's not just a runner game!”
- “I enjoy story, and the character (I say singular because there's only one at the moment) looks interesting, and I'd love to learn more about them.”
- “Fun and simplistic, but the game has no real story to why you are fighting these monsters and I feel that if I play the game more, it will get old.”
- “I'd also love some story to the game, but that might just be me.”
- “You get almost zero rewards in the main adventure missions, making it feel like a grind to just do the pointless side missions they just added.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with users consistently describing it as "really funny" and highlighting its comedic elements. Many players express their enjoyment through enthusiastic comments and emojis, indicating that the humor significantly enhances their gaming experience. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that resonates well with its audience.
- “Reaaaally funny, love the skill set.”
- “It's funny 🤣”
- “Funny ahh game”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is marred by frustrating gameplay mechanics, particularly inconsistent hitboxes and problematic respawn mechanics during critical moments, such as the final boss fight. These issues can lead to feelings of unfairness and disappointment, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's positive elements.
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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Reviews highlight the character design as "wicked cool" and excellent, with players expressing a desire for more diverse characters, such as a cat ninja. Overall, the emphasis is on the appealing visual aesthetics of the characters rather than deep narrative development.
- “Character designs are excellent.”
- “I love the character design and the skills.”
- “Character design is wicked cool; I hope we get a cat ninja character as well.”