Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an absolute joy to play. With a sharp sense of humor, surprisingly deep gameplay, and a wealth of content to enjoy, this is one giant leap for bunnykind.

84%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 153 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up game where you play as Ninjin the rabbit or Akai the fox, fighting across feudal Japan to defeat the evil Shogun Moe and retrieve stolen carrots. The game features fast-paced combat, stylish HD pixel art graphics, and a diverse cast of characters in a robust story mode. Collect carrots to redeem for equipment and customization items, and play with a friend in 2-player online or local co-op.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots offers a fun and chaotic beat 'em up experience with a unique gameplay mechanic that combines fast-paced action and humor.
The game features a wide variety of weapons and enemies, allowing for different strategies and playstyles, making it enjoyable both solo and in co-op mode.
With its charming art style, catchy soundtrack, and humorous dialogue, the game provides a delightful experience that appeals to players of all ages.

Many players have reported issues with broken achievements, which detracts from the overall experience and sense of accomplishment.
The game can suffer from frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly in later levels, which may lead to a steep learning curve for some players.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the limited attack direction and occasional lack of clarity in item descriptions, can lead to confusion and hinder the enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics and fast-paced action, with players engaging in combat through attacks, projectiles, and dashes. While some reviewers appreciate the solid and intuitive mechanics, others criticize the lack of depth and frequent interruptions that detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of beat 'em up and bullet hell elements, appealing to those who enjoy skill-based gameplay, especially in cooperative settings.
- “The gameplay is tight & fun to play; it's like a combination of beat 'em up with bullet hell elements.”
- “Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is a very unique experience that rewards high-level gameplay knowledge and offers the player a lot of different strategies.”
- “With a sharp sense of humor, surprisingly deep gameplay, and a wealth of content to enjoy, this is one giant leap for bunnykind.”
- “Considering what the main mechanic behind NCC is, it feels like a game that should have come out decades ago, as a way of getting around programming limitations.”
- “It plays all right, but I can't for the life of me deal with how much this game tends to interrupt your gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is mediocre at best; it's just a console button masher, but to the developers' credit, they did make keyboard and mouse controls work properly, and the game does display in 4K (not that you could tell because of the awful art style).”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
10%
The game's story is characterized by a lighthearted and humorous tone, featuring vibrant characters and amusing dialogue that enhance the overall experience. While the narrative may be considered simple or typical, it is well-paced and engaging, complemented by a charming art style and an enjoyable soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of comedy and action, making the story a fun backdrop for gameplay, despite some frustrations with its simplicity and length.
- “Despite the fairly important stakes involved, there's plenty of humor sprinkled throughout the story.”
- “The art style is nice, the sound effects are sweet, the story is interesting, the gameplay is well programmed, and the sense of humor is very funny!”
- “Overall, the story of the game is very interesting yet funny when the time comes; the game gives me a Mario-esque feel (plot-wise) mixed with an action hack and slash type gameplay style.”
- “The story is pretty usual but in the end?”
- “Retro graphics and an eccentric storyline are the heart and soul of the experience, even if the script is at times frustratingly over-the-top.”
- “Ultimately, Ninjin holds up as a mostly fun experience, but its co-op modes, amusing story, and enemy variety fail to overpower an over-simplicity that lets it down.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with many reviewers highlighting the witty dialogue and funny character interactions that enhance the overall experience. The lighthearted tone and clever jokes contribute to an entertaining narrative, making players eager for cutscenes and interactions. Overall, the game's humor is described as charming, silly, and a key element that complements its engaging gameplay.
- “Despite the fairly important stakes involved, there's plenty of humor sprinkled throughout the story.”
- “The dialogues and its jokes were so funny and make you wait for any cutscene to just hear what the characters have to say.”
- “The writing is pretty light and funny.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant and unique art style, featuring charming pixel graphics that many players find beautiful and cute. While some appreciate the colorful visuals and retro aesthetic, others criticize the graphics as lacking depth and not resembling classic console styles. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions on their execution.
- “The style of the graphics is beautiful, and I loved the pixel graphics here.”
- “The pixel graphics are very beautiful and very cute, including characters like Ninjin Akai and even the corgi.”
- “This game has a really unique art style.”
- “As always, retro pixel graphics are ugly and lazy.”
- “The graphics here don't even resemble graphics on the old consoles and PCs of that era.”
- “Gameplay is mediocre at best, it's just a console button masher, but to the developer's credit they did make kb+m controls work properly and the game does display in 4k (not that you could tell because of the awful art style).”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy and fitting soundtracks that enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Some users even suggest that the music is stronger than the game itself, recommending the soundtrack as a worthwhile purchase. Overall, the compositions are described as nostalgic, fun, and well-suited to the game's vibrant art style and engaging storytelling.
- “The soundtracks in this game are also good and fit the atmosphere of the game.”
- “In general, this game is made in a very lovable art style, has an awesome soundtrack, and features tons of humor, amiable, vibrant characters, and quite fun storytelling.”
- “Either way, I'd have to agree with the notion that the music is probably stronger than the game itself.”
- “Get the soundtrack instead.”
- “The music feels nostalgic, as if I've heard it before.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through the mixing of different projectile and sword types, though the limited combinations can lead to a repetitive experience. While it is relatively short, players may find enough variety to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “On the shorter side, but very replayable.”
- “The only replay value is from mixing different projectile and sword types, which doesn't offer many combinations and gets repetitive pretty quickly.”
- “It's a little on the short side, but it has a fair amount of replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often describing it as the most unenjoyable part of the experience due to the overwhelming amount of farming required.
- “Too much farming.”
- “This felt cruel and was by far the most tedious part of the entire game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a fitting and high-quality soundtrack that complements the overall experience, contributing to an immersive environment.
- “The soundtracks in this game are excellent and perfectly complement the atmosphere.”

77%Critics’ scoreBased on 9 critic reviews

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