Moe! Ninja Girls

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From the creators of the women’s visual novel games series “Shall we date?”

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews

story41 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Moe! Ninja Girls features charming artwork and engaging character designs that appeal to fans of visual novels.
The game offers a variety of storylines and character routes, providing an immersive experience for players who enjoy romance and comedy.
Despite its monetization issues, many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, with frequent events and updates that keep the content fresh.

The game is heavily reliant on a pay-to-win model, with many story elements and features locked behind microtransactions and a ticket system that limits gameplay.
Players have reported technical issues, including crashes and problems with loading, particularly in the Steam version compared to the mobile experience.
The writing and story progression can feel padded and repetitive, with some players expressing frustration over the slow pace and lack of meaningful choices.

story
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as charming yet lacking depth, with many players noting its reliance on cliches and familiar anime tropes. While some find the narrative engaging and addictive, the frequent paywalls and ticket system hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration among those who prefer a more seamless storytelling approach. Despite these issues, the visual novel's art and character designs are praised, and many players express a desire for more story content, indicating that the narrative has potential if not for the monetization constraints.
- “Every episode leaves on a cliffhanger and it makes you wonder what happens next; it's a very addictive and interesting story.”
- “Lovely visual novel with interesting characters and a cool story.”
- “Admittedly, the story is very cliché, with every character fitting into a familiar anime archetype, but as the story progresses, the writers and artists do an amazing job in making the player feel invested in the story and to care for the characters.”
- “However, compared to genre giants like Doki Doki Literature Club, it lacks depth in storyline and character development.”
- “The story was unable to entice me and draw me in, and get me past the first few scenes.”
- “It's just a bunch of lame cheesecake pics of big-boobied girls in sexy-ish outfits strung together with a dumb story and a bunch of money-grubbing gacha elements which can't even honestly claim to be 'f2p' when you hit the paywall.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy in this game has been heavily criticized for its reliance on aggressive microtransactions and excessive advertisements, which detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these monetization tactics, likening them to a cash grab that undermines the enjoyment of the game.
- “In-game purchases are well-balanced and do not feel forced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The monetization model is fair, providing options for players who want to enhance their experience without making it necessary to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase, which allows players to customize their experience without impacting gameplay.”
- “It's amazing the extent to which some developers will go to try to squeeze money out of games with the most blatant and lazy monetization ever conceived.”
- “You have to click past a half dozen advertisements every time you start it up.”
- “Kill the ticket system and let us enjoy what should be a fun ride... instead this game is an example of how microtransactions can be abusive.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are characterized by a beautiful art style and impressive character designs, which many players appreciate. However, some users criticize the overall graphical quality, noting issues such as lack of animation and poor integration with the story's setting. Despite these drawbacks, the artwork remains a highlight for fans, particularly within the context of the game's narrative and events.
- “I love the story, art, and its graphical representation of each character that the developers have put their effort into in this game.”
- “I do admit that the artwork is great.”
- “The art style in this game looks amazing, so you should give it a go. Yes, you need to buy story tickets, but don't worry, you can get them for free as well, so enjoy the game because it's a fine piece for our gaming community.”
- “Music is okay, but the graphics are kind of poor - not animated at all and not frequently adjusted to the setting of the story, with a lack of sound effects.”
- “Some gacha prizes are just for visuals with no practical use.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mix of visual novel elements and gacha mechanics, allowing players to roll for character outfits and make choices that affect relationships. While the artwork and story are praised, many users criticize the mobile game mechanics and performance issues, with some experiencing low frame rates. Overall, the gameplay is seen as entertaining but flawed, with a need for improvements in user interface and stability.
- “I liked the gameplay.”
- “The real gameplay is every 5-6 episodes they offer you a choice to boost your love relationship with one of the two girls.”
- “Ninja Girls has one main gameplay system, plus three types of events: ninja fight, fight master, cookie collection, and heart troops.”
- “It's ridiculous and amazing that they managed to create a gacha for a game that's entirely a visual novel with no gameplay whatsoever, just to roll to see girls in different outfits and, even worse, to continue reading the story past a certain point.”
- “Ninja Girls is a mobage-style visual novel, featuring beautiful artwork and a great story, but it's bogged down with some of the worst mobile game mechanics you can imagine.”
- “The real gameplay consists of every 5-6 episodes offering you a choice to boost your relationship with one of the two girls.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as cute and engaging, blending funny moments with more serious themes, which enhances the overall storytelling experience. Players appreciate the well-written characters and the ability to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money, although some mention a pay wall that requires patience to navigate. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's charm and player investment.
- “But for real, it's a cute and funny game. It's not completely pay-to-win; you can get nice stuff from events or ninja battle mission completions, so there's no need to spend money on cute outfits, story tickets, and other items, in my opinion.”
- “It is funny and cute, but there is a paywall that takes a lot of patience to get past without spending. However, I enjoy it and have not spent any extra money on it.”
- “I searched Steam for some funny visual novels only to find this one here.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to be lacking in depth compared to genre leaders like Doki Doki Literature Club, with some reviewers feeling that the storyline and character arcs do not fully engage players. However, the appealing character designs and the ability to romance various characters provide a level of enjoyment, making the overall experience still worthwhile for those seeking a free, high-quality game.
- “However, its flaws seem minimal compared to the high-quality character designs, engaging story, and the ability to romance whichever stunning ninja girl you wish. Frequent events spice things up for players, making it a high-quality, free-to-play experience!”
- “It's a game that, if sold as a normal title, would still have a few positive aspects to highlight. The character designs are appealing, and the plot is engaging enough to hold interest.”
- “However, compared to genre giants like Doki Doki Literature Club, it lacks depth in storyline and character development.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and their arcs are predictable, making it hard to invest in their journeys.”
- “There is little to no growth for the characters throughout the game, leaving them feeling static and uninteresting.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartwarming writing and engaging character routes, creating a wholesome experience that fosters emotional investment in the story and characters. The inclusion of ninja action and minigames adds an entertaining layer to the overall emotional engagement.
- “It has heartwarming writing, plenty of waifus to choose whose routes you want to pursue, and some ninja action and mini-games present throughout.”
- “I am emotionally invested in this game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with memorable tracks enhancing the overall experience, though some users note inconsistencies in the graphics and a lack of sound effects. While the music is praised alongside strong characters and plot, there are criticisms regarding the visual presentation and its alignment with the story.
- “Beautifully drawn backgrounds, characters, and visual effects, mixed with memorable music tracks, engage the reading experience.”
- “Good music, good characters, good plot.”
- “The music is okay, but the graphics are kind of poor - not animated at all and not frequently adjusted to the setting of the story. There's also a lack of sound effects.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and less immersive.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users recommending the mobile version for a better experience, as the PC version struggles with performance issues. Some players report significant frame rate drops, even on systems with adequate specifications, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the engaging gameplay.
- “It's a mobile port; I would recommend playing it on phone though, for a better experience. The PC version sometimes has problems with optimization.”
- “I had difficulties with performance; I was only getting about 10-15 fps, and my PC has 5 GB of RAM, but I absolutely love the gameplay!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features significant checkpoints that necessitate grinding to progress, which can lead to a repetitive experience.
- “Massive checkpoints that require grinding to get past.”