Ninja 1987

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Ninja 1987 is a single player platformer game. It was developed by SEEP and was released on September 2, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

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Ninja 1987 offers a charming throwback to 8-bit action games with smooth and polished gameplay.
The chiptune soundtrack captures the energy and nostalgia of late-80s ninja adventures, enhancing the overall experience.
The game features simple, responsive controls and a fair challenge, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and retro platformer fans.

The levels lack memorable design and character, with many flat sections and similar challenges.
Boss fights are underwhelming and could benefit from more variety and patterns.
The game is relatively short, and while it is easy to complete, some players may feel it lacks depth and creativity.

music
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The chiptune soundtrack of Ninja 1987 is widely praised for its energetic and nostalgic feel, effectively capturing the essence of late-80s ninja adventures. While most of the music is catchy and enjoyable, some players expressed a desire for darker, more industrial tones in later levels. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout features.
- “The chiptune soundtrack is one of the game’s strongest points, instantly capturing the energy and nostalgia of late-80s ninja adventures.”
- “Ninja 1987 doesn’t try to reinvent the genre, it delivers exactly what it promises: a fun, nostalgic action experience with a vibrant soundtrack.”
- “The OST is really good and catchy.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is polished and accessible, drawing inspiration from classics like Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and retro platformer fans. However, some players feel it lacks creativity and memorable level design, expressing a desire for more challenging and innovative platforming elements. Overall, while the controls are responsive and the experience is serviceable, it may not fully meet the expectations of those seeking a more dynamic gameplay experience.
- “Developed by the Italian indie studio Seep, it pays clear homage to classics like Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, while offering smoother and more polished gameplay.”
- “With simple, responsive controls, the gameplay is easy to pick up and enjoyable even for newcomers to retro platformers.”
- “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 the depth I was hoping for. The mechanics don't offer enough variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience. It made some of the more challenging sections frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
graphics
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Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some users praised the high-quality cutscenes and retro aesthetic reminiscent of NES games, others felt that the level designs lacked detail and variety, with flat sections and repetitive challenges. There is a desire for more background detail and movement in the artwork to enhance the visual experience.
- “For the moment there, I thought you were using some real images for the cutscenes; it looked that good. Props if it's fully manual! I have 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; overall, I feel like the levels needed a bit more background detail or more textures in general, aside from area one, which at least had some funny posters.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games. The environments are bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the gameplay has potential, the graphics are a major letdown. The character models are poorly designed, and the overall aesthetic feels rushed and unrefined.”
humor
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Users noted that while the game features some humorous elements, such as funny posters and a quirky climbing mechanic, the overall humor was not a standout aspect. Many felt that the levels lacked visual interest and variety, which detracted from the comedic potential.
- “There is a funny tech you can do; if you spam the jump against the wall, you climb really fast.”