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The Game: 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. Levels emphasize the character's ag…

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40%
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.
  • graphics4 mentions

    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.”
  • music3 mentions

    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.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    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.”
  • humor2 mentions

    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.”
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