Salmon Ninja

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Solid and challenging platformer with tight controls and a unique grappling hook mechanic that enhances level design and movement.
Charming story and humorous dialogue that add character and enjoyment to the gameplay experience.
Generous checkpoint system and fast respawn times make the trial-and-error gameplay fair and reduce frustration.

Lacks controller support which negatively impacts gameplay for those who prefer controllers, making keyboard and mouse the mandatory setup.
Boss fights are generally considered easy and less engaging compared to the platforming sections.
Quality-of-life issues such as mouse cursor not locking in windowed mode and fullscreen bugs with multi-monitor setups.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Salmon Ninja is simple yet charming, featuring cute, well-written dialogue and humorous interactions that add personality and enjoyment. It unfolds through brief cutscenes between worlds, providing memorable characters and emotional moments that resonate with players despite its brevity. Overall, the story enhances the game's appeal, blending style and humor with the platforming challenge.
- “It also has a cute story and well written dialogue that will make you chuckle from time to time.”
- “When the wife of the salmon ninja spawned, I was like "oh my god it all makes sense now!" I have never experienced a feeling like this at the end of a game before, so I have to say wonderful job on the story!”
- “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
38%
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The gameplay is characterized by tight controls and a solid, enjoyable grappling hook mechanic that enhances level design and challenge. While some find the level design and enemies somewhat generic, the game's trial-and-error approach is balanced by generous checkpoints and quick respawns, offering a fun and engaging platformer experience reminiscent of Super Meat Boy.
- “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.”
- “This is a really solid, cute little platformer with a hook mechanic and low-res art style.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming, low-resolution art style reminiscent of pre-16-bit visuals, offering a simple yet neat and appealing aesthetic. The artwork and light-hearted cutscenes contribute to the game's overall cute and enchanting visual experience.
- “This is a really solid, cute little platformer with a hook mechanic and low-res art style.”
- “The graphics are simple yet neat and the cutscenes are light-hearted.”
- “The graphical style in Salmon Ninja in particular is an enchanting use of pre-16-bit-esque visuals.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for being charming, entertaining, and genuinely funny, enhancing the overall experience and making the story worthwhile even for those who typically skip narrative elements.
- “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, saw it many times in the stream and it's hilarious to play and watch.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game's atmosphere for its whimsical and immersive music, which enhances the sense of grandeur and complements the expansive level designs effectively.
- “The music is whimsical and atmospheric.”
- “Although Salmon Ninja obviously doesn’t play by the same rules as that game, the atmosphere conveys a sense of grandeur, thanks to the audio complementing the scale of the level layouts.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game maintains a consistent performance of at least sixty frames per second, ensuring smooth and optimized gameplay.
- “It helps that the performance is at no less than sixty frames per second!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its whimsical and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall game experience.
- “The music is whimsical and atmospheric.”