Mad Dojo

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Take a role of wannabe ninja who has to prove himself against various obstacles in Mad Dojo, led by tough and demanding Sensei. Beat the time in this fast-paced action game, and survive until Sensei hits that gong!

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Play Modes

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

+10

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features nice retro graphics and effects, creating an appealing visual experience.
Mad Dojo offers a challenging gameplay experience with a variety of levels, including procedurally generated ones for high replay value.
The game has a fun and engaging platforming mechanic that can be rewarding once players learn the level layouts and obstacles.

The controls are often described as floaty and imprecise, making it difficult for players to execute precise movements.
Many players find the game frustrating due to its high difficulty and lack of clear guidance on level mechanics.
The game lacks a compelling narrative and variety in level design, which can lead to a repetitive experience.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
12%
18%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the nice pixel art and retro 16-bit style, which includes appealing effects like trails and sunrays. However, some users noted that while the visuals are pleasant, they lack innovation and may not stand out significantly. Overall, the graphics are described as simple yet enjoyable, suitable for both low-end computers and fans of 2D art.
- “The game offers great pixel art graphics with several nice effects: a trail following your ninja, some nice sunrays, and some nice backgrounds.”
- “Mad Dojo is a very nice indie game: nice graphics and effects, nice music, smooth controls... well, everything you need to enjoy the game.”
- “If you enjoy 2D graphics, then Mad Dojo has you covered.”
- “It reminded me of playing the first Tomb Raider with a graphics card that handled shading poorly, making it nearly impossible to determine reachable ledges and their actual distance from you.”
- “The game uses a 16-bit pixel cartoon art style.”
- “Graphics: VGA GPU”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by its fun and engaging mechanics, primarily focusing on timing and precision to navigate obstacles. While the pixel art is praised, some players have noted issues with controller compatibility and a momentum mechanic that may require adjustments. Overall, the game offers a straightforward experience with no narrative, allowing players to dive directly into the action.
- “The pixel art is nice, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Most of the gameplay revolves around timing your moves correctly to dodge obstacles and not fall to your death.”
- “It has a momentum mechanic which ruins the whole game.”
- “It could be that I didn't learn to trick or didn't get the timing right yet, but this mechanic may need some tweaking as well.”
- “It has no story whatsoever; you jump right into the gameplay and that’s about it.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fit with the visuals and themes, particularly the eastern-inspired soundtrack. However, some users noted that the tracks can become repetitive over time, suggesting a desire for more variety or additional music options to enhance the experience. Overall, while the music is enjoyable, it may lack depth compared to other titles in the genre.
- “Mad Dojo is a very nice indie game: nice graphics and effects, nice music, smooth controls... well everything you need to enjoy the game.”
- “Sounds are nice and you will hear distinct music in each world.”
- “The soundtrack for this game is varied and has an eastern-inspired theme, which fits very well with the ninja theme.”
- “The song fits the visuals and overall feel of the game, which is good, but after a while it got too repetitive and I turned it off.”
- “Audio-wise, there is no voice acting and the music is pretty basic and forgettable, but it works; though there are platformers that do a better job in this department.”
- “Custom music or adding more tracks to the game would be great, as the default one gets a little boring.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game lacks a significant story, with players noting that it jumps straight into gameplay without any narrative context or unique elements. While some users express a desire for a background story to enhance the experience, they acknowledge that the game remains enjoyable, particularly for fans of challenging platformers. Overall, the absence of a story is seen as a missed opportunity, but not a critical flaw.
- “It would be nice if there was a story or some background information on why he does this.”
- “Overall, this game is fun. With community support, it would be great if the community could create their own levels and allow users to play them, similar to adding a workshop. There are aspects that need improvement to enhance the experience, such as the story, but it's a good start for early access and is worth it if you enjoy challenging platformers.”
- “It has no story whatsoever; you jump right into the gameplay and that’s about it.”
- “No story or anything really unique about the game.”
- “While I wouldn’t mind a little bit of story, I can see how it doesn’t really need one.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often characterized by frustrating trial-and-error gameplay that lacks clear direction. While some levels may be manageable, others can feel overly repetitive and drawn out, diminishing the overall enjoyment of progression.
- “Progression involves tedious 'feeling-around-in-the-dark' trial and error attempts with absolutely no guidance.”
- “Only one or two levels may be tedious to finish, as well as beating a procedural level.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is built on the Unity engine, allowing it to run smoothly on a wide range of machines, indicating good optimization for various hardware configurations.
- “It runs on the Unity game engine and will run smoothly on most machines.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate without sacrificing visual quality.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's procedurally generated feature provides an endless variety of levels, significantly enhancing its replayability and encouraging players to return for new challenges.
- “The 'procedurally generated' feature offers unlimited levels to try, creating high replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
- “The game encourages experimentation with different strategies, making you want to replay it multiple times.”