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Dash through levels at the speed of a tiny ninja with a grappling hook in this super fast-paced platformer.

Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot
Salmon Ninja screenshot

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
story4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game features tight controls and a unique grappling hook mechanic that enhances the platforming experience.
  • It has charming pixel art graphics and an adorable story with humorous dialogue that adds to its appeal.
  • The level design is engaging with a good difficulty curve, and the generous checkpoint system minimizes frustration during challenging segments.
  • The lack of controller support is a significant drawback, making it less accessible for players who prefer using a gamepad.
  • Some levels have gold medal requirements that can feel overly challenging, turning the game into more of a task than a fun experience.
  • The level design, enemies, and bosses can be perceived as generic and uninspired compared to other platformers in the genre.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Salmon Ninja" is characterized by its charm and humor, featuring adorable dialogue and memorable characters that enhance the gameplay experience. Divided into four worlds, each with its own narrative segments and boss fights, the story is simple yet engaging, leaving players wanting more depth. Overall, the lighthearted and amusing storyline adds a delightful layer to the platforming challenge.

    • “The game is divided into 4 worlds, each with 7 levels, one story segment, and a boss fight at the end.”
    • “In Salmon Ninja, you'll find a marriage of style and challenge that'll test your platforming skills and reflexes while keeping you entertained with a charming story and humor.”
    • “The story in Salmon Ninja is a simple one.”
    • “There are cutscenes at the beginning and ending of each world that provide some character interactions as a means of substance for the minimal story.”
    • “I hope the story elongates in the future, since it was short!”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and tight controls, featuring a fun grappling hook that enhances level design. While some elements, like enemy and boss variety, are criticized as generic, the overall experience is enjoyable, with generous checkpoints that mitigate trial-and-error frustrations, reminiscent of games like Super Meat Boy.

    • “This is a really solid, cute little platformer with a hook mechanic and low-res art style.”
    • “A small and fun challenge-platformer that uses grapple mechanics.”
    • “It has all the basic elements you would want: tight controls, great level design, and a cool grappling hook mechanic that opens up lots of fun level designs.”
    • “But the level design, enemies, and bosses are incredibly generic and boring in terms of gameplay.”
    • “There is admittedly an emphasis on trial-and-error in a few places, but the checkpoint generosity and the magnificently swift transitioning from death to respawn drastically diminish the problems I typically have with trial-and-error gameplay.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are characterized by a charming low-resolution art style reminiscent of pre-16-bit visuals, complemented by neat and simple designs. Players appreciate the light-hearted cutscenes and overall artwork, contributing to the game's cute and engaging aesthetic.

    • “The graphics are simple yet neat, and the cutscenes are light-hearted.”
    • “Really enjoyed the artwork.”
    • “The graphical style in Salmon Ninja in particular is an enchanting use of pre-16-bit-esque visuals.”
    • “The graphics are simple yet neat and the cutscenes are light-hearted.”
    • “This is a really solid, cute little platformer with a hook mechanic and low-res art style.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both entertaining and engaging, enhancing the overall experience. The charming story and comedic elements contribute to a delightful blend of challenge and amusement, making it enjoyable to play and watch.

    • “I usually skip over story stuff, but this one was funny and worthwhile!”
    • “In Salmon Ninja, you'll find a marriage of style and challenge that'll test your platforming skills and reflexes while keeping you entertained with a charming story and humor.”
    • “Everything as expected; I saw it many times in the stream, and it's hilarious to play and watch.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by whimsical and atmospheric music that enhances the sense of grandeur in the level designs, creating an immersive experience that complements the gameplay.

    • “The music is whimsical and atmospheric.”
    • “The atmosphere displays a sense of grandeur, thanks to the audio complementing the scale of the level layouts.”
    • “Although Salmon Ninja obviously doesn’t play by the same rules as that game, the atmosphere does display a feel of something grand thanks to the audio complementing the scale of the level layouts.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is commendable, consistently delivering performance at a minimum of sixty frames per second, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It helps that the performance is at no less than sixty frames per second!”
    • “The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, making for an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I appreciate the options available for tweaking graphics settings to optimize performance.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is characterized as whimsical and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience with its enchanting and immersive qualities.

    • “The music is whimsical and atmospheric.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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