Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs
- February 21, 2014
- Eutechnyx
Get on SteamIn Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs, lead a squad of ninja cats or samurai dogs in a battle for supremacy across 65 levels. Construct buildings, gather resources, and unlock new units, buildings, and abilities. The game combines tower defense strategy with real-time tactics, offering multiple unit types, towers, traps, magic, and interactive martial abilities. Easy to learn but hard to master, the game also features 35 skills to earn and 5 artifact skills to find.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable gameplay with a simple tower defense style reminiscent of popular games like Plants vs. Zombies.
- It offers a variety of units and strategies, allowing players to create their own tactics and learn new abilities.
- The graphics and music are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.
- The game is poorly ported to PC, lacking essential options and features, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a steep learning curve with unclear mechanics, leading to repeated losses without understanding the reasons behind them.
- Many players have experienced technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the gameplay experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and not a focal point, with players noting that it lacks a significant narrative. Instead, it offers a variety of side quests and missions, along with a complex advancement system and tactical gameplay, making it more about gameplay mechanics than storytelling. Overall, those seeking a rich narrative may be disappointed, but the game compensates with depth in tactics and numerous activities.
“The tactics are reasonably deep, the game is not easy, and it comes with a fairly complicated advancement tree. From what I can see so far, there are quite a few missions.”
“The game features many things to do aside from just playing levels, including side quests and keeping score on wins and losses on most levels.”
“I look forward to updates, multiplayer, new missions, and future games from this company!”
“So anybody looking for a fancy story?”
“Nothing too big of a story here.”
“The good part, the tactics are reasonably deep, the game is not easy, comes with a fairly complicated advancement tree and from what I can see so far, quite a few missions.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the ninja/samurai immersion and effectively setting the mood, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is a standout feature that elevates the game's atmosphere.
“The art and music give a true ninja/samurai immersion, well done.”
“Also, the music is what really sells me in this game.”
“The kind of music you get in this game really helps to strengthen the mood.”
“Next thing I want to address are the graphics and the sound/music.”
“Well, that kind of music is what you are going to get in this game; it really helps to strengthen the mood.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a dynamic 5-lane system where players strategically send their chosen animal (cat or dog) down lanes to destroy enemy buildings, reminiscent of titles like Plants vs. Zombies and Ironclad Tactics. Overall, players find the gameplay engaging and enjoyable.
“Great gameplay!”
“The gameplay is basically a 5 lane system, where you send your respective animal (cat or dog) down the lane of your choice to try and get to the end of the enemy's lane and destroy their building that they have put in that spot.”
“So imagine a lot of gameplay style like Plants vs. Zombies and Ironclad Tactics.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received positive feedback, with users expressing pleasant surprise at their quality. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“Yet I have to say the graphics surprise me very well.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect initially enjoyable, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom over time. However, many feel that the experience is acceptable given the game's price point.
“Fun for a while but gets tedious and a little boring after a short while, but it's alright for the price.”
