Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse

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Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse is a single player survival platformer game. It was developed by Boogygames Studios and was released on November 16, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse," take on the role of a powerful ninja in a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger. Master stealth gameplay, acrobatic maneuvers, and ninja skills to outwit enemies and bosses across intense platforming sequences. Customize your ninja's abilities and appearance for a unique experience in this action-packed adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game works without issues on Linux with Proton, making it accessible for Linux users.
Some players found the game to be a simple and entertaining way to kill time, especially for its low price.
A few reviews mentioned that the game provided a sense of joy and hope during difficult times, highlighting its potential for positive emotional impact.

The game features 85 repetitive levels with no new mechanics, leading to a monotonous experience.
Controls are unresponsive and frustrating, with many players reporting issues with jumping and collision detection.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered low quality, resembling a poorly made flash game rather than a polished product.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun and simplicity, particularly in the context of an endless runner featuring a ninja protagonist. However, many criticize it for being mediocre, lacking new mechanics, and suffering from poor controls and repetitive elements. Overall, while some find it enjoyable and worth trying, others feel it falls short of expectations and could benefit from additional features and improvements.
- “Best game I played in years! Good story, great twists, amazing gameplay, and super HD graphics.”
- “Gameplay is very fun and easy, and might be a bit annoying if you don't have enough patience. You play as a ninja, running and killing enemies while avoiding different obstacles. In my opinion, it's a nice and worth game to try, especially on sale. Have fun and enjoy!”
- “+ Simple but fun gameplay.”
- “It doesn't introduce any new mechanics, or anything at all.”
- “It is painfully mediocre in its presentation and its gameplay.”
- “Crappy controls, boring, lack of mechanics.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art and lack of customization options, while others praise the visuals as impressive for an indie title, particularly noting the smooth 60 fps. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements in graphics and art style could enhance the gaming experience.
- “Best game I played in years! Good story, great twists, amazing gameplay, super HD graphics.”
- “I really like it, the graphics, 60 fps, and that stuff. It's freakin' hard, but with some practice you can get it!”
- “The graphics of the game are incredible for an indie game.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's very little in terms of graphics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking variety, as the same title screen track plays throughout. While some appreciate the thematic fit, others criticize its execution, describing it as grating and detrimental to the overall experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the game would benefit from a more diverse and engaging soundtrack.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music isn't bad; you just better hope you really like that title screen music, because it's what plays throughout the whole game.”
- “The game is very good and a great platformer, but it needs better music to enhance the overall experience.”
- “It's an interesting concept, I'll give them that, but the execution is just terrible and the music makes it highly not worth it.”
- “Visual gamma makes my eyes bleed, looped 'music' does the same effect to my ears, and the gameplay kills my brain.”
- “The game is very good and all a great platformer, but it needs better graphics and better music. It also needs to stop making that high-pitched sound every time I die, which makes me want to turn off the music.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its inspirational themes and engaging twists, contributing to an overall positive experience for players. However, some users criticize the lack of a coherent narrative, with one describing the story menu as poorly designed and frustrating to navigate. Overall, the quality of the story varies significantly among players, with some finding it compelling and others deeming it nonexistent.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Best game I played in years: good story, great twists, amazing gameplay, super HD graphics.”
- “No story, no nothing, except for Steam cards, and a little bit of challenge, on how to not mess with the three buttons this game allows you to use.”
- “The story menu is a picture of some poorly laid out comic frames that cannot be exited.”
- “The only way to exit the story menu is to close the program.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears in response to significant stakes within the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users feel that the lack of Steam achievements diminishes the game's replayability, suggesting that the inclusion of such features could enhance the overall experience and encourage players to return.
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths you can take.”
- “The game offers so many secrets and hidden elements that I discover something new every time I play.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of Boogygames studios has been criticized for being unethical, as they are accused of plagiarizing assets from other creators without proper credit, leading to perceptions of their games as cash grabs and low-quality shovelware. This pattern of behavior raises concerns about the integrity of their business practices.
- “It's important to note that the developers didn't credit any of the artists or actual game developers who created the assets, which raises concerns about plagiarism and makes this feel like a cash grab.”
- “Boogygames Studios have shown a repeated pattern of unethically using other people's work on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, either through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, with players highlighting the opening line as particularly funny, setting a comedic tone for the experience.
- “Funny game”
- “The opening line was hilarious!!!”