Ninja Stealth 2

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Ninja Stealth 2 is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by SC Jogos and was released on January 30, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Ninja Stealth 2" is the sequel to "Ninja Stealth - A.I. Revolution," now featuring RPG elements and more puzzles. Explore 38 new levels in Assistant Mode or harder Challenge Mode, and make choices that determine one of two endings. Complete the story and befriend a radioactive dog in this stealth-based game.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game features 5000 achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
It offers a fun, simple stealth-puzzle experience with clever level design and a nostalgic retro vibe.
The game runs smoothly on various hardware, making it accessible to a wide range of players.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with predictable enemy behavior and simplistic mechanics.
Many players find the puzzles to be too easy or frustrating due to unclear hints and the respawning of enemies.
The game is criticized for being a low-effort RPG Maker title that feels like an asset flip, lacking originality and polish.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
75%
14%
The game's story features branching paths and multiple endings influenced by player choices, adding a layer of engagement and humor to its otherwise minimalistic narrative. While it introduces quirky elements and a modest storyline that enhances its personality, many players find the storytelling to be secondary to gameplay, with some criticizing its execution and overall interest level. Overall, the narrative is seen as lightweight and lacking depth, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
- “The sequel introduces a few twists to the formula, such as branching paths and two possible endings that depend on your choices, as well as small moments of humor and unexpected story beats that add personality to an otherwise minimalistic game.”
- “From a narrative standpoint, Ninja Stealth 2 introduces a modest storyline that unfolds across its levels, giving the sequel a bit more personality than its predecessor.”
- “The plot remains lightweight but provides enough motivation to keep the player engaged, with occasional dialogue snippets and quirky details—like the inclusion of a radioactive dog companion—that add humor and odd charm to the proceedings.”
- “Even so, the storytelling remains secondary to the gameplay, serving more as flavor than a central focus.”
- “The story itself tries to bring a bit more complexity compared to its beginning; however, it still fails to excite.”
- “The story is there, but it’s so bad it’s almost worse than if it wasn’t there!”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
65%
23%
The gameplay of Ninja Stealth 2 is characterized by its minimalist design, focusing on simple stealth mechanics and puzzle-solving within a top-down perspective. While it offers a pick-up-and-play experience suitable for short sessions, players have noted that the mechanics can feel repetitive and lack refinement, with predictable enemy behavior and minimal animation. Overall, the gameplay is seen as basic and lacking depth, making it less engaging compared to more polished indie titles.
- “Ninja Stealth 2, developed and published by SC Jogos, is a compact indie title that combines puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and light exploration within a minimalist framework.”
- “As a direct sequel to the original Ninja Stealth, it expands the formula with new puzzles, a branching narrative, and additional levels while maintaining the same fundamental design philosophy—a simple, top-down experience focused on careful movement and timing rather than complex mechanics or fast-paced action.”
- “Its minimal hardware requirements make it playable on almost any system, and its pick-up-and-play structure allows players to enjoy it in short sessions without needing to invest heavily in learning curves or mechanics.”
- “Enemy behavior is predictable, puzzle mechanics repeat often, and the game lacks the refinement and aesthetic polish seen in more ambitious indie titles.”
- “As for the gameplay, it feels lackluster and is not refined.”
- “It has achievements and trading cards, but lacks proper gameplay.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game is described as fitting the overall theme, with subtle background tracks that enhance the atmosphere, particularly in stealth scenarios. However, many users find the soundtrack limited and monotonous, lacking emotional depth and variety, especially when compared to previous installments. While some elements, like battle music, are noted as enjoyable, the overall composition is seen as basic and underwhelming.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects, while sparse, contribute to a sense of quiet tension.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The subtle background tracks and short musical cues fit the stealth theme, even if they lack variety or emotional depth.”
- “As for the sound effects, soundtrack, and graphics, well, we're talking about a composition of the basic elements of RPG Maker, so there's not much to be surprised about.”
- “The music is comprised of an overworld theme and a battle theme which both get annoying and monotonous very quickly, and they don't suit the game very well.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally considered basic and reminiscent of typical RPG Maker titles, lacking the polish and aesthetic refinement found in more ambitious indie games. While the visuals are not particularly impressive, the game runs smoothly on a wide range of hardware, prioritizing performance over visual fidelity. Overall, players find the graphics adequate but unremarkable, with some noting that they do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “It is clear that SC Jogos prioritized performance and accessibility over aesthetics, as the game runs smoothly on nearly any PC hardware—even older machines—with no noticeable performance dips or technical issues.”
- “The game itself, whilst graphically not astounding, is not all that bad to play.”
- “Best game, perfect graphics, 2 hours of awesome gameplay.”
- “Enemy behavior is predictable, puzzle mechanics repeat often, and the game lacks the refinement and aesthetic polish seen in more ambitious indie titles.”
- “As for the sound effects, soundtrack, and graphics, well, we're talking about a composition of the basic elements of RPG Maker, so there's not much to be surprised about.”
- “Graphics are typical RPG Maker; you have seen that a million times before.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort for minimal rewards. While it may appeal to those focused on achievement farming, many describe the experience as frustrating and monotonous, with some suggesting the need for external tools to cope with the grind. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is genuinely one of the most tedious things I have ever attempted to play in my life.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “This game is clearly for farming 100% games and achievements, but it is absolutely excessive.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly on a wide range of PC hardware, including older machines, with no significant performance issues or dips, indicating a strong focus on performance and accessibility over visual aesthetics.
- “It is clear that SC Jogos prioritized performance and accessibility over aesthetics, as the game runs smoothly on nearly any PC hardware—even older machines—with no noticeable performance dips or technical issues.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game offers moderate replayability through its branching endings, allowing players to explore different narrative outcomes, though the impact of these choices is not significantly consequential.
- “Each playthrough reveals new secrets and choices, making it hard to resist diving back in for another round.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the gameplay fresh, encouraging multiple runs to explore different approaches.”
- “The branching endings, while not deeply consequential, do offer replayability for players interested in seeing both narrative outcomes.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again; the choices felt superficial and didn't change the experience enough.”
- “Despite multiple paths, the gameplay remains largely the same, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by quirky details and unexpected story elements, such as a radioactive dog companion, which enhance its minimalistic narrative. While the plot is lightweight, it effectively engages players through humorous dialogue snippets and charming moments that contribute to the overall personality of the sequel.
- “The sequel introduces a few twists to the formula, such as branching paths and two possible endings that depend on your choices, as well as small moments of humor and unexpected story beats that add personality to an otherwise minimalistic game.”
- “The plot remains lightweight but provides enough motivation to keep the player engaged, with occasional dialogue snippets and quirky details—like the inclusion of a radioactive dog companion—that add humor and odd charm to the proceedings.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that while the background music complements the stealth theme, it lacks emotional depth and variety. Additionally, some players reflect on their past experiences with the game, feeling a mix of nostalgia and regret over the simplicity of achievements, which can evoke a sense of irony about their gaming journey.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by various bugs, including issues with object interactions, such as the inability to push a box in multiple directions without clear justification.
- “Some elements of the game are buggy, for example, not being able to push a box in all but one direction for seemingly no reason.”