Ninja Stealth
- September 29, 2016
- SC Jogos
- 5h median play time
In Ninja Stealth, players assume the role of a ninja on a mission to infiltrate the Polo Jocos facility, where the evil Mr. Tinger is developing a dangerous chemical to sell on the black market and expand his empire. As a ninja, you must stay hidden in the shadows and navigate through the facility to steal the formula, put an end to Mr. Tinger's plans, and save humanity. With a focus on stealth and strategy, players must use their ninja skills to avoid detection and complete their mission.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and casual stealth experience, making it a good way to pass the time.
- Players can easily rack up achievements, with many being unlocked simply by playing, which is appealing for achievement hunters.
- The gameplay mechanics are straightforward and easy to understand, allowing for quick engagement.
- The game suffers from severe achievement spam, with 5000 achievements that clutter the interface and can crash Steam.
- The hit detection and movement mechanics are often frustrating, leading to unfair deaths and a lack of precision.
- The overall depth and replayability of the game are lacking, making it feel more like a simple flash game than a polished title.
- gameplay46 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, often compared to flash games and unity asset flips, leading to a mixed reception. While some players appreciate the easy-to-understand puzzles and smooth movement, many criticize the tediousness caused by poor hitboxes and repetitive elements, resulting in a frustrating experience. Overall, the game offers a short playtime with minimal challenge, making it less appealing for those seeking engaging gameplay.
“The mechanics are very simple, and the puzzles are very straightforward, so there isn't any stage of the game where you will be stuck without knowing what you are supposed to be doing.”
“The gameplay is simple and fun... higher levels are more difficult, but it's the challenge that keeps you engaged.”
“The movement is smooth, and there are a couple of mechanics to help along the way.”
“Stealth mechanics that resemble a drunken waltz: forget crouching in the shadows, you'll be moonwalking your way through levels, alerting everyone within a 5-mile radius.”
“I thought this would be a bit of fun to just play in between other things, but it plays like a Unity asset flip that was made just for money and the actual gameplay was an afterthought.”
“The gameplay starts extremely easy to the point of being boring, and it slowly works up to moderately challenging in the very last few normal levels.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as simplistic, dated, and often poorly executed. While some appreciate the minimalistic art style for its intended mood, others criticize the graphics as subpar, likening them to low-quality flash games. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be impressive, they serve their purpose within the game's context, albeit with significant room for improvement.
“The art style, although rudimentary, is fantastic for conveying the mood and attitude the developer intended to build.”
“Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
“Graphics are clear, and thus good for this game.”
“If you are looking to 100% this game or to have a chill time playing it, then I absolutely don't recommend it, especially since the graphics and the music feel like they were taken from various parts of the internet and quickly slapped together with a bit of flex glue and cheap duct tape.”
“The graphics are dated.”
“The graphics are terrible; I've seen better on Coolmath Games.”
- story29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and unconvincing, with some players noting that it lacks depth and coherence, often feeling like an afterthought. However, a few reviews highlight a more engaging narrative in certain entries, particularly praising the detailed and thought-provoking elements that emerge as the game progresses. Overall, the story varies significantly across different games, with some offering a simple premise while others provide a more intricate and emotional experience.
“But then you realize, the plot involves an evil scientist with a deadly virus and you're trying to find the formula in their secure lab.”
“Instead, the story is extremely detailed, entrancing, and thought provoking.”
“Some of the plot hooks and story webs rival media greats like G.R.”
“The backstory is unconvincing, but also didn't seem like the point of the game anyway, so whatever.”
“Cringeworthy messages will pop up sometimes to give you a semblance of a story; you might as well ignore them...”
“As the first entry in the ninja stealth saga, one may assume that the story may be subpar or lacking.”
- music26 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, often leading them to turn it off entirely. While some appreciate its decent quality and ability to maintain a tempo during gameplay, others criticize it for being generic and poorly integrated with the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“To put it in a positive way: the music didn't annoy me while playing the game.”
“Also notable is the music (assuming you like electronica) that keeps a nice tempo going even through some of the slower-paced moments and helps keep the mood flowing.”
“After just a few minutes of listening to the soundtrack, I wanted to turn my sound off entirely.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and annoying at times, which pushed me to permanently turn the music off.”
“Horrible game, really boring, has an extremely annoying 20-second loop that never stops as the music.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to boredom after short play sessions. While some enjoy the achievement farming, many feel it lacks meaningful rewards and can be excessively time-consuming, with challenges that seem disproportionately difficult compared to the player's progress. Overall, grinding is viewed as a necessary but unenjoyable part of the experience.
“I was able to sit through the achievement farming for a good few hours, but I could only play the game itself for about ten minutes before getting bored with it.”
“It was nice for an achievement spam game, a few extra bonus levels but some are more tedious than others.”
“But it's tedious and rage inducing.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, faulty controls, and issues with hit detection. Many players experience freezing and erratic movement, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the game is deemed in need of urgent fixes to address these stability concerns.
“Game is buggy; tripped 'motion' detectors multiple times when I didn't even have a hand on the controls and was just idle standing there. Movement would also send me in directions different from input. Not worth the time.”
“I tried to enjoy this game and be able to go through it, but it's really not working. I don't judge a book by its cover, but the graphics don't take you to a good start. The controls are buggy, and the hit detection is very faulty. Until then, I'm going to have to give a negative review; this game needs an urgent fix.”
“Tabbing in and out sometimes glitches the game, so I cannot move.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as amusing and quirky, with players finding the gameplay itself to be funny. However, some users express frustration over the excessive number of achievements, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's humor seems to resonate with those who appreciate a more unconventional or "sick" sense of humor.
“While high, I thought it would be funny to add all of the achievements using an achievement manager... now I realize my mistake and the aftermath... I am now forever cursed with 5000 more achievements I never wanted...”
“Funny thing, other indie games' achievements don't count for total achievements (but require skill) and this one counts with achievement spam, what a shame...”
“My buddy gifted me this game... he has a sick sense of humor...”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game suffers from frustrating controls and detection issues, it ultimately delivers a deeply emotional narrative that resonates with players, evoking strong feelings and even tears during pivotal moments. The contrast between gameplay mechanics and the impactful story highlights the emotional weight of the experience.
“Later, is when the real heavy handedness and deeply emotional story segments are unveiled.”
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for janky controls and performance issues, particularly after the addition of over 5000 achievements, which may exacerbate these problems. Overall, players report a lack of polish and stability in the game's performance.
“Controls are janky and unoptimized.”
“The game itself has a disclaimer stating that after adding over 5000 achievements, it may cause performance issues.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has received mixed feedback, with one user rating it 1/5 while acknowledging its atmospheric qualities. Overall, it seems that while some elements contribute to a sense of immersion, they may not be enough to create a compelling experience for all players.
“The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals combine to create a truly atmospheric world.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere lacks any real tension or excitement.”
“The overall ambiance is dull and forgettable, failing to evoke any emotional response.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that "ninja stealth" lacks significant replayability, as the game is relatively short and offers limited incentives for players to revisit it.
“Consequently, ninja stealth isn't a long game, and there is not much replayability to speak of.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Sc jogos has been criticized for its unethical practices, including the exploitation of others' work for profit, leading to perceptions of the company as engaging in cheap cash grabs on Steam.
“SC Jogos has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”