Mark of the Ninja

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 6 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Mark of the Ninja excels in every department except the story and is a complete value for money, providing hours and hours of satisfying 2D stealth entertainment.
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"Mark of the Ninja" is a single-player platformer action-stealth game with an interesting plot, masterful graphics, and outstanding music. It follows a ninja's story in a modern setting, featuring a themed conflict between tradition and technology, with dense atmosphere and wholesome story. Despite some bugs and grinding, its perfect game mechanics and replayability make it a must-play.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 6 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Mark of the Ninja offers hours of satisfying 2D stealth entertainment.
  • The game features a gorgeous art style and visuals, along with competent stealth mechanics.
  • There is plenty of replay value with expansive, varied levels and competitive features like scoring and leaderboards.
  • The story is forgettable and lacks coherence.
  • Controls can be fussy at times, affecting gameplay experience.
  • Playing for score can become tedious, and players cannot choose to play as the lady ninja.
  • story2 mentions

    The story in Mark of the Ninja is generally considered forgettable and lacking coherence, which detracts from the overall experience, despite the game excelling in other areas and offering great value for its stealth gameplay.

    • “The story is forgettable and makes no sense.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The game is praised for its stunning 2D art style and visuals, which enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of competent stealth mechanics and engaging game design, alongside competitive features like scoring and leaderboards that provide players with various options to approach levels.

    • “A 2D stealth masterpiece with a gorgeous art style and stunning visuals.”
    • “The graphics are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The art style is captivating, making each level a visual delight.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its 2D stealth mechanics, complemented by a stunning art style and visuals. Players appreciate the well-designed levels that offer various options for tackling challenges, along with competitive features like scoring and leaderboards. Overall, it is regarded as a masterful blend of engaging mechanics and aesthetic appeal.

    • “A 2D stealth masterpiece with a gorgeous art style and visuals. The competent stealth mechanics and game design are impressive, along with scoring, leaderboards, and other competitive features. There are plenty of options for gamers to tackle levels.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers excellent stealth action and features expansive, varied levels that contribute to its high replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.

    • “The game features excellent stealth action, expansive and varied levels, providing plenty of replay value.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it highly replayable.”
    • “The diverse gameplay mechanics and multiple endings encourage players to return for more.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to fussy controls and the repetitive nature of playing for score. Additionally, the inability to play as the lady ninja adds to the frustration for some users.

    • “The controls can be fussy, making the grinding experience frustrating.”
    • “Playing for score can be tedious and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
    • “You can't play as the lady ninja, which limits the variety in grinding.”
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