Ninja Tobu

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Ninja Tobu is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by CerebralFix and was released on October 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ninja Tobu is a mobile game where you launch a ninja through the air, sticking to any non-spiky surface. Power your jump by tapping and dragging, then let go to soar. Master the double jump and enemy slams for extra points, and aim for high altitudes to unlock achievements and climb the leaderboard.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay51 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with a great variety of characters and accessories.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience without intrusive ads, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The graphics and overall design are appealing, providing a satisfying experience for players.

Many players experience issues with hitboxes and controls, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
There are frequent bugs, including crashes and loss of progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
The coin economy is unbalanced, making it difficult to earn enough currency for upgrades and new characters.

gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, addictive nature and unique mechanics, with a variety of characters offering different playstyles. However, many players find it repetitive and express frustration with certain mechanics, such as hit detection and the unlocking system, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite some bugs and challenges, the game is considered engaging and visually appealing, making it a solid choice for casual play.
- “Gameplay is gripping, extremely challenging, and fun.”
- “Amazing game overall, entertaining gameplay, tons of characters and accessories.”
- “Very interesting gameplay, simple but never easy.”
- “You get stuck in a loop and you are forced to play endless mode, and it is gonna cost you hours of gameplay trying to get that amount of coins.”
- “Getting stuck on walls, wrong direction etc. it ruins the gameplay.”
- “The creator has a very neat concept, but the gameplay is pretty poor.”
monetization
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its lack of intrusive ads, with players appreciating that ads are only optional and can be watched for rewards. Most reviews highlight that the game is free to play without any pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to enjoy the experience without being pressured to spend money or watch ads. However, some users have noted that recent updates have introduced more aggressive monetization tactics, which detracts from the previously enjoyable experience.
- “Awesome game - the controls and overall difficulty are challenging at the beginning, but it's really worth getting into. Also, the game is totally free and there are no ads until you want to watch some to get coins to buy better ninjas (but you don't need to as the 'standard' ninja is fine already... it's definitely not pay-to-win!).”
- “Also, there are no ads, minimal microtransactions, and none shoved in your face, and the art style is awesome for a 2D game.”
- “Really fun game and can be played entirely free and with no ads.”
- “The game is still fun, but the latest updates added really bad monetization.”
- “Its like the further you get, the more ads are pushed & just an overall decline in gameplay.”
- “You won't get far without watching ads or spending atrocious amounts of money and sanity.”
story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging backstory for the characters and missions. While the gameplay is described as fun and addictive, the missions often feel repetitive and frustrating, with some players finding them overly difficult or reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more context and motivation behind their missions.
- “The quests are always a lot of fun trying to complete, and the fact that there's also a challenge mode really adds a lot to the game.”
- “It's a good pastime, but I started claiming mission rewards only after playing for some time. Now I have to replay already completed stages to claim the rewards since it's not very easy to get coins through gameplay.”
- “This game is very fun, but I have a few issues with the game. It bounces me off walls and kills me when I haven't even moved an inch, but it's painfully fun. The story is too hard.”
- “My only problem is the lack of story and any other form of gameplay, so I only come and go.”
- “It is super cool and amazing, but there is no story behind it.”
- “Some levels are rigged, and the only way to get past the hard missions is pay to win!”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many players praising the charming art style and clean animations that enhance the overall experience. While some users note that the graphics are simple, they often feel that this simplicity suits the game's design and contributes to its addictive gameplay. However, a few reviews mention the need for improvements in certain areas, such as animations and additional visual details, to elevate the overall quality.
- “The graphics are amazing, but I just wish there were other modes.”
- “This game is fantastic; the graphics are gorgeous, and the gameplay is like an arcade game.”
- “Very good graphics and smooth to play.”
- “Worst game imaginable. Trash graphics, a fast timer that only lasts 1 second, and overall the game has the worst quality.”
- “Cool idea and graphics, but really bad animations. Please fix it.”
- “Need more polishing on mechanics and graphics.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and describing it as relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive or too loud during gameplay. Some users express disappointment over the game's reliance on music from other titles, suggesting that original compositions would be more respectful to the original creators. Additionally, several players request options to control the music and sound effects separately for a more personalized experience.
- “Not only is it a great game, easy to learn and hard to master, but it also has the best soundtrack I've heard in a mobile game.”
- “This game is one of the best mini games I've played; the music is relaxing and the gameplay is good too.”
- “Btw, the music is mesmerizing!”
- “The music from the game is stolen from Shadow Fight 1-3!”
- “I really like both Ninja Tobu and Shadow Fight, but SF put a lot of work into their games, including the soundtrack. So I think out of respect for the creators, you should consider making your own music or hiring someone else. Otherwise, I really like this game; it's simple but somehow manages to not get boring.”
- “Dislike because I don't like the music, and when you press sound, it cuts everything off.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and control issues that hinder gameplay. While some users appreciate the game's concept and potential, they emphasize the need for significant improvements to address these stability problems. A few players noted that their experience was relatively smooth, but overall, the consensus is that the game requires updates to enhance its stability and performance.
- “No issues while playing; no glitches or bugs. Absolutely amazing game; it's relaxing for me.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it allows me to focus on enjoying the gameplay without interruptions.”
- “The game freezes at either the logo at the beginning or the loading screen and stays like that until I touch my screen. When I do, it just shuts down and I have to boot it up all over again.”
- “This game is terrible; it has too many bugs and freezes terribly. It also has no levels and ads continuously popping up.”
- “The game glitches so much that it's impossible to even win. If you're one pixel too high and a slick cuts your hat, you die. This game is so broken.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring significant time investment to earn coins for upgrades, which can cost thousands. While some appreciate the challenge and addictive nature of the gameplay, many express frustration over recent updates that removed features like disciplines and chests, making the grind feel more tedious and less rewarding. Overall, the desire for more content and customization options is evident, as players seek to enhance their grinding experience.
- “And requires incessant grinding just to earn a few coins, when some upgrades cost thousands of coins.”
- “Missions that help you earn more coins are periodically locked behind paywalls that can technically be bypassed by grinding, if you want to spend literal hours on one portion of one mission that is.”
- “Finished all levels but I want more since grinding for coins through endless play gets a bit boring.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its engaging mechanics, weekly ladder challenges, and seemingly endless content that keeps players coming back. The optional ads further enhance the experience without detracting from the enjoyment, making it a highly replayable mobile game.
- “The weekly ladder works nicely, keeping up replayability.”
- “Seemingly endless content and lots of replay value.”
- “It's a very good mobile game that has high replayability and completely optional ads.”
- “The mechanic certainly adds a layer that most games in the genre struggle with: replayability.”
- “Seemingly endless content, but lacks true replay value.”
- “Replayable and captivating, but ultimately feels repetitive.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express mixed emotions regarding the game's mechanics, noting frustration with hitbox issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these annoyances, the effort in graphics and design is appreciated, indicating a love for the genre that is somewhat overshadowed by gameplay inconsistencies.
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players frequently experiencing problems such as getting stuck at edges, which detracts from the overall experience despite its great gameplay.
- “The game is great but needs a lot of optimization; I'm always getting stuck at the edge of something.”
- “Clearly a terrible optimization issue.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing characters and a challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged. Users appreciate the absence of ads and the option to enjoy the game without spending real money, enhancing its overall appeal.
- “You feel like a ninja; it's a very funny and challenging game with great characters that you don't have to pay real money for.”
- “It's a funny game and so good, but kind of impossible! Everyone should really try it!”
- “Funny game and no ads.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its impressive design and appealing art style, contributing to a visually engaging experience.
- “The character design is amazing, and I like the game's art style very much.”