Ninja Girl and the Mysterious Army of Urban Legend Monsters! ~Hunt of the Headless Horseman~
- June 24, 2019
- code:jp
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamIn a world where monsters thrive and wraiths run wild, and ghouls and ghosts roam the streets, there exist those who hunt the creatures that do humans harm.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning art quality and beautifully designed characters, making it visually appealing.
- The dialogue is snappy and fast-paced, contributing to an engaging and comedic narrative that mixes action with historical and cultural references.
- The fighting scenes are well-executed and exciting, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The story is short and feels incomplete, with only one chapter and many unanswered questions about character relationships.
- There is a lack of sexual content despite hints at Yuri themes, leading to disappointment for players expecting more romance.
- The pacing of the story is rushed, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters and their development.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of historical and fantastical elements, including urban legends and supernatural themes centered around characters running a Japanese-style café in America. While some players appreciated the unexpected twists and engaging reveals, others found the pacing too fast and the overall narrative lacking depth, leading to a somewhat mediocre experience. The short length and limited character development contributed to a sense of boredom for some, despite the intriguing premise.
“I loved this game! It had great music and very good CG. As far as the story goes, there's this headless horseman haunting the streets whenever rain pours and misty fog appears. Kiri, Mary, and the new person, Lily, all try to fight off this mystic being.”
“You follow the story of Kiri and Mary, who run a Japanese-style cafe in America. In their world, urban legends, magic, and monsters are real, so their cafe also serves as a sort of cafe for the supernatural.”
“Although the pace of the story felt rushed at times, this game still managed to throw me off multiple times with things I did not see coming.”
“The story is such a big mishmash of different ideas like talking about WW2 memes, the Perry Expedition, the mechanics of dust explosions, a specific style of Japanese pottery, and much more.”
“Short story with only one chapter.”
“Story is kind of mediocre, gets boring pretty fast with not much going on.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy soundtracks and excellent voiceovers, which enhance the overall experience. The background sounds, including swords clashing, effectively complement the action scenes, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
“Although animations are very limited, they’re made very well such as rain falling, fighting scenes, etc. Additionally, the voiceover is indeed top-notch with catchy soundtracks as well as subtle background sounds, such as swords clashing, which perfectly complemented the action scenes.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Ninja Girl and the Mysterious Army of Urban Legend Monsters! ~Hunt of the Headless Horseman~" are praised for their beautiful artwork and charming character designs, featuring adorable girls that enhance the game's historical backdrop and overall appeal.
“When it comes to artwork, the ninja girl and the mysterious army of urban legend monsters are stunning!”
“~Hunt of the Headless Horseman~ is probably your perfect game if you don’t mind a short adventure with beautiful artwork, a lot of historical background, and cute characters who are adorable to the point of it being impossible not to smirk while listening to their interactions.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a chaotic blend of diverse themes and concepts, ranging from historical events to niche cultural references, which may create a disjointed experience for players.
“The gameplay feels disjointed, with a confusing mix of themes that don't mesh well together.”
“The mechanics are overly complicated and detract from the overall experience.”
“There are too many elements crammed into the gameplay, making it hard to focus on any one aspect.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its comedic elements, eliciting frequent laughter from players through its silly situations and humorous scenarios.
“The game is very comedic overall, which made me laugh a lot while shaking my head at the silly situations.”
“The humor is spot on, with clever jokes and hilarious character interactions that kept me entertained.”
“I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and absurd scenarios throughout the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the historical explanations can sometimes feel tedious, there is a commendable balance between educational content and comedic elements, making the grinding experience more enjoyable.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the monetization strategy includes promoting upcoming content immediately after gameplay, reminiscent of post-credits scenes in Marvel movies, which may detract from the overall experience.
“Instead, we just start advertising the next chapter in the series after the credits like some kind of Marvel movie.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
“It feels like the game was designed around monetization rather than gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the visual novel is criticized for its poor performance, particularly when effects are enabled, and users report ongoing issues even when effects are turned off, indicating a need for improvements.
“The visual novel's performance is very poor when running with effects on, and it has issues even when you turn them off. Hopefully, that gets fixed.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during key scenes.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
