Ninja 1987

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Ninja 1987 is an action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, paying homage to the great ninja games of the past. Take a nostalgic dive into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures the vintage sound. Ninja 1987 features 7 levels filled with enemies and traps. Our hero can wield shurikens and unleash powerful ninjitsu attacks. Encounter challenging end-level bosses and…

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 4 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The artwork and shading are impressive, capturing a retro vibe reminiscent of classic NES games.
The soundtrack is catchy and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
The movement mechanics, including the double jump, are well-implemented and add to the gameplay enjoyment.

The level design lacks character and variety, with many flat sections and similar challenges that feel unmemorable.
Boss fights are underwhelming and lack complexity, making them less engaging.
The game could benefit from additional power-ups and more detailed backgrounds to enhance the overall experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some users praised the high-quality cutscenes and retro-inspired artwork, others felt that the level designs lacked detail and variety, with many flat sections and similar challenges. The shading and texturing were highlighted as exceptional, but there was a desire for more movement and background detail to enhance the overall visual experience.
- “For the moment, I thought you were using real images for the cutscenes; it looked that good. Props if it's fully manual! I've seen a lot of your artwork, but this was exceptionally good with the shading and texturing. You should do more of that, C64 style or whatever you call it; it has that sick retro computer vibe to it.”
- “I like the artwork you did to imitate the original cutscenes, although I wish there was a bit more movement, at least something basic like the original.”
- “It has nice graphics that are very similar to an NES game.”
- “I understand that you release games every few months, and maybe committing to more visuals is not worth it, but I just didn't feel like the stages were all that interesting to play. Many flat sections with similar challenges made the experience feel bland. Overall, I think the levels needed more background detail or textures in general, aside from area one, which at least had some funny posters.”
- “The graphics are quite underwhelming, with a lack of variety in the environments. Most areas feel repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the gameplay has potential, the graphics really hold it back. The textures are low quality, and the overall aesthetic feels outdated, which detracts from the immersive experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising the catchy and good soundtrack, although some players expressed a desire for more darker and industrial vibes, particularly in the later levels. Overall, the original soundtrack (OST) is well-regarded.
- “The OST is really good and catchy.”
- “Some of the music was good, with the exception of a few later levels; I kind of wish there were more darker and industrial vibes.”
- “Good soundtrack.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is considered serviceable but lacks creativity and memorable platforming elements, falling short of expectations set by the Ninja Gaiden framework. Players express a desire for more challenging and engaging mid-air mechanics, indicating that the current design feels somewhat primitive and underwhelming.
- “While the game is not all that bad, it just didn't have any levels that would be memorable. I was hoping for more creativity in the platforming, especially considering the Ninja Gaiden framework.”
- “Serviceable, but slightly not what I was hoping for. I think you could have done something more fun with the gameplay.”
- “As a big fan of the series, I expected more creativity in the platforming, especially given the Ninja Gaiden framework. While the game isn't terrible, it lacks memorable levels. I was concerned that the challenge would be too primitive, and I wanted a more intense mid-air gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation. I was hoping for a more engaging experience, but it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real challenge or excitement.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall gameplay experience. It made some of the platforming sections frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users noted that while the game features some humorous elements, such as funny posters in certain areas, the overall humor was not a standout aspect. The gameplay was described as repetitive, with a lack of engaging visuals that could have enhanced the comedic experience. Additionally, a quirky jumping mechanic provided some amusement, but it wasn't enough to elevate the humor significantly.
- “There is a funny tech you can do; if you spam the jump against the wall, you climb really fast.”
- “The area one had some funny posters that added a nice touch of humor to the game.”