Ninja Guy

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Ninja Guy is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Immunity Studios and was released on January 5, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"Ninja Guy" is a fast-paced, side-scrolling action game that follows the journey of a skilled ninja. Use your stealth and agility to traverse through various levels, battle enemies, and overcome challenging obstacles. With upgrades and abilities available, players can customize their ninja to fit their playstyle and master the art of ninjutsu.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

humor21 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic throwback to the 2010s online flash game community, filled with bizarre humor and wtf moments.
The soundtrack is surprisingly good, and the voice acting adds a layer of comedic charm to the gameplay.
It's very easy to achieve 100% completion, making it a quick and simple game for achievement hunters.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making combat frustrating and difficult to manage.
The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, leading to a poor overall experience and frequent restarts.
The humor relies heavily on offensive stereotypes, which can be off-putting and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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5%
The humor in the game is highly polarizing, with some players finding it amusingly bizarre and cheesy, while others criticize it for being offensive, poorly executed, and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the randomness of the jokes, but also point out that the humor often falls flat or feels inappropriate. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy low-quality, quirky games, but may not resonate well with a broader audience due to its inconsistent comedic execution.
- “I actually had quite a lot of laughs playing this game, probably because I’m a fan of cheesy humor and undertones.”
- “Very funny game, it is a small game, but funny!”
- “This isn’t my usual type of game but it did have me laughing at how random everything was.”
- “Not funny, too easy, too glitchy.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun levels and character variety, while others criticize it for broken mechanics, poor controls, and frustrating camera issues. Many users noted that the gameplay feels outdated and clunky, often leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Overall, while there are moments of charm and humor, the consensus leans towards a disappointing experience marred by technical flaws and repetitive mechanics.
- “I think it is a fun and good ninja game with fun levels and nice gameplay.”
- “The characters and level variety make this game one of the best RPGs out there, and with the help of Cow Sensei, it is easy and fun to get into the story and gameplay.”
- “Personally, I love these little games, and if it's a mobile port, I do not care, just proposing fun gameplay supported by basic but accurate game mechanics.”
- “Broken mechanics, boring gameplay and level design, voice acting that's so bad it makes Hotel Mario look like it has GOTY voice acting, obnoxiously terrible dialogue, and the game's broken mechanics make it difficult to complete.”
- “Clunky controls, horrible collision, and broken game mechanics will leave you frustrated and bored.”
- “Not fun gameplay combined with glitches and hard-to-look-at graphics; the game reeks of trying to take advantage of those who have a couple of bucks in their Steam wallet after the Steam sale.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as primitive, simplistic, and reminiscent of mobile games or even older console graphics. Critics noted that the character models and animations are particularly underwhelming, contributing to an overall unattractive visual experience. While a few users found some charm in the graphics, the consensus is that they are poorly executed and detract significantly from the gameplay.
- “I honestly find the graphics to be kind of charming in a way, and I think this could've been an entertaining hack-n-slash game had the combat/controls not been absolutely god awful.”
- “Amazing game graphics are insane and flabbergasting; the story is tear-jerking, I think that's the word, and also the story is like insane, my dudes.”
- “You can do many combos and in combination with the high quality of graphics, this game will blow your mind!”
- “It looks like a mobile game, even at the highest graphic settings.”
- “The graphics are not pretty to look at and the animations are even worse.”
- “Primitive, badly made cell-shaded graphics, no control customization, no video customizations, no mouse control... the list of things this game needed but doesn't have is extremely long.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed to negative feedback, with many reviewers noting its brevity, lack of depth, and one-dimensional characters. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm reminiscent of older games, others criticize the story for being thin and unengaging, often feeling like a mere backdrop to gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is a weak point, with many finding it lacking in substance and coherence.
- “This game is the most story-rich and beautiful game I have ever had the honor of playing.”
- “The characters and level variety make this game one of the best RPGs out there, and with the help of Cow Sensei, it is easy and fun to get into the story and gameplay.”
- “It definitely feels like a game from the PS1 era from the mechanics, the story, the visual style, and just about everything else, and I find a certain charm in that which really brings my inner kid out when I was playing this.”
- “The story is short and filled with one-dimensional characters.”
- “The story is short, the characters and their lines are poorly thought out, and don't even get me started on the voices.”
- “There is no real story progression in this game, just beat the crap out of the enemies to advance to the next zone.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack enjoyable and passable, while others criticize it as bad and repetitive. Voice acting is often described as obnoxious and poorly fitting the game's theme, detracting from the overall experience. Sound effects also seem to be a point of contention, with many players expressing dissatisfaction.
- “Moreover, the soundtrack is actually kind of good; the voice acting is funny to hear while performing the most magnificent and graphically intriguing battle stunts money can offer.”
- “As for the music and sounds, the music was actually alright, but what the heck are the sound effects!”
- “I found the music passable, but the voice acting is just obnoxious, and there is no way to adjust the volume in-game.”
- “Its story is nonexistent, the graphics look ugly, the voice acting is horrendous, and the soundtrack is bad.”
- “It's graphics is painful to look at, its control is weird and crude, the story is supposed to be funny and it's not, the music is bad and repetitive, the voice acting doesn't fit the theme of ninja.”
- “Sound/music: 4/10 very bad music and ninja guy's quotes aren't that funny.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some still find enjoyment despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the gameplay.
- “The game has a lot of glitches as well.”
- “It's wonky and buggy.”
- “Not fun gameplay combined with glitches and hard-to-look-at graphics; the game reeks of trying to take advantage of those who have a couple of bucks in their Steam wallet after the Steam sale.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be poorly balanced and tedious, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “In short, it's poorly balanced and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over without any sense of progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with users noting that while the arena mode offers some potential for repeated play, it ultimately lacks significant value, leading to uncertainty about future engagement.
- “The arena mode provides some replayability, but it won't be much.”
- “There is no replay value.”
- “I don't know if I will open it again in the future in terms of replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues, particularly when too many enemies are on screen, leading to noticeable framerate drops. Additionally, certain mechanics like the whirlwind and dash attack may induce motion sickness in players.
- “The performance suffers significantly when there are too many enemies on screen, leading to frustrating framerate drops.”
- “The whirlwind and dash attack mechanics can induce motion sickness due to poor optimization.”
- “Overall, the game's optimization issues detract from the experience, especially during intense combat scenarios.”