Ninja Defenders : Cat Shinobi

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Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

Ninja Defenders : Cat Shinobi screenshot

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 392 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization32 negative mentions

The game features great weapons and cool combos, making gameplay enjoyable.
The art style and character designs are cute and appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay mechanics are fun and engaging, with a good mix of strategy and action.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, with many characters and upgrades locked behind expensive paywalls.
Progression is extremely slow and often feels frustrating, requiring excessive grinding to advance.
The RNG elements can lead to frustrating experiences, as players may not receive the skills or upgrades they need to succeed.

monetization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
5%
82%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and the high costs associated with in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses without forced interruptions, others criticize the game for being heavily pay-to-win and locking significant progression behind paywalls. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a major point of contention, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Good tower defense game, no ads unless you want double rewards for a level or stuff from the shop for free and free skill upgrades.”
- “Good but so many watch ad features; if your game has no in-app purchase, of course, it's normal, but it has it and is a little expensive, although it's enjoyable.”
- “But if only the no ads pack is permanent, the entire gameplay will change a lot.”
- “Ads for every little thing, ridiculously small winnings with high energy costs, progression locked behind paywalls.”
- “So many microtransactions, pay-to-win, and an obscenely slow grind on later levels that incentivizes spending.”
- “Too many ads, too greedy in-app purchases, separate premium currency, boring gameplay.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
12%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable with smooth mechanics and appealing art, but it suffers from a significant grind and reliance on paywalls for character acquisition and progression. While some players appreciate the strategic elements and variety in content, many find the experience tedious and repetitive, with limited opportunities for free-to-play users. Overall, the game offers fun moments but is hindered by its monetization strategies and slow progression.
- “The gameplay is great for a tower defense.”
- “The artwork is adorable, the gameplay is smooth, and there's a lot to do.”
- “Great gameplay and solid progression.”
- “Loads of inaccessible content with minimal opportunity for gameplay outside the paywall.”
- “Gameplay itself is not dynamic enough to be engaging.”
- “Boring forced auto-play gameplay that's far too slow.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly after reaching higher levels where progress becomes painfully slow. Many express frustration with the aggressive stamina system and the lack of balance between grinding and meaningful advancement, leading to feelings of stagnation and discouragement. While some players enjoy grinding, the overwhelming sentiment is that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “After about level 19, you'd need to do 15 games to level up a skill or armor piece once, which won't be enough to beat that level. You'll spend weeks grinding for a couple of very small upgrades.”
- “The stamina system that limits your ability to play, and the upgrade system that requires grinding to progress, is very aggressive.”
- “Zero progress after months of farming.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute art style and smooth gameplay, with many users appreciating the aesthetic appeal and character designs. However, some players have experienced technical issues, such as freezing and crashing, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are a highlight, the gameplay's repetitiveness and reliance on luck have led to mixed feelings among users.
- “The artwork is adorable, the gameplay is smooth, and there's a lot to do.”
- “Good game, the only reason I can't give it a five-star rating is because it is the exact same game as Doodle Magic, but it's got better graphics, color, and the quick rush system is better.”
- “Cute characters, good graphics, smooth gameplay, and better than other games.”
- “One star for the aesthetics.”
- “Sadly the only thing this game has going for it is the aesthetic.”
- “This game already sucks; it won't let me change my graphics, and I think they have their graphics set to automatically high, so every time I click my first battle, it just freezes my whole phone and crashes it.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of coherence and frustrating randomization, which undermines player progression and customization. Players express dissatisfaction with the game's mechanics, particularly regarding mission progression and the impact of free-to-play elements on the experience. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes further detract from the storytelling experience.
- “I used to always get Sun Beam, and never wanted it, then got a quest to use it to get Photon Cannon, and now suddenly I never get Sun Beam.”
- “The problem is most of the buildup done outside of the missions to tailor to your preferred skill is stomped out by the randomization.”
- “I play this game almost 1 hour still stuck at mission 5. Imagine I can't upgrade anything because the money is so low... even need to top up to change character. Not friendly for free-to-play.”
- “Tried to start the first mission but it keeps crashing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's music is highly praised for its captivating Asian-inspired mix, reminiscent of classic titles like Sonic and Zelda, and is noted for its high-quality recording. Players appreciate the option to enjoy the soundtrack through a dedicated music player from the main menu, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is a smooth defense game with lots of weapons and upgrades, but the music is an amazing Asian mix of sounds similar to those from Sonic, Pilotwings, Zelda, Castlevania, and others.”
- “It's very well recorded music.”
- “It's fun to play the game, but with a music player option right off the main menu, you can also enjoy that as well.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highlighted by its appealing and cute character designs, which contribute to the overall enjoyment of the tower defense gameplay.
- “The character designs are quite cute.”
- “Fun tower defense game with good character design.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features cute art and humorous dialogues that enhance the overall experience, with players noting its silly bugs as a source of amusement. While it may be grindy and somewhat expensive, the humor contributes significantly to its appeal, making it a favorite among similar titles.
- “Pretty good game, kind of hard on the wallet, but you can play it for free too. It's more grindy but still playable, with cute art and funny dialogues.”
- “It has some silly but funny bugs at times, but I like this one almost the most out of these types of games.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashes occurring during gameplay, particularly when attempting to start levels. Many have expressed frustration over the inability to adjust graphics settings, which seems to exacerbate these problems. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, hindering the overall experience.
- “I like the art style used and did get the pre-registered items, but whenever I try to actually start playing the levels, I only get to the loading screen. It freezes and kicks me out of the game completely.”
- “This game already sucks. It won't let me change my graphics, and I think they have the graphics set to automatically high. So every time I click my first battle, I just can't play; it freezes my whole phone and crashes it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that players feel the game's optimization is lacking, with many describing it as a frustrating grind that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Optimization is a myth; it's just endless grinding.”
- “The game feels poorly optimized, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
- “No matter how much I try to optimize my strategy, the game mechanics seem to work against me.”