SHINOBI NON GRATA

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"Shinobi Non Grata" is a challenging pixel-art platformer featuring a cast of ninja characters. Traverse through treacherous environments, defeat fierce enemies, and master various ninja abilities. With its tight movements and ruthless difficulty, this game will put your ninja skills to the ultimate test. Explore different characters' stories and strive to become the ultimate shinobi.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Fast-paced, engaging gameplay with a variety of bosses and weapons that keeps players on their toes.
Excellent retro-inspired graphics and music that enhance the overall experience.
Tight controls and satisfying combat mechanics make it a joy to play, reminiscent of classic ninja action games.

The game is relatively short, which may limit replay value for some players.
Some boss mechanics can be frustrating or unbalanced, leading to inconsistent difficulty.
The scoring system lacks depth and the absence of post-game content may leave players wanting more.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchiness and strong atmospheric presence, effectively complementing the stylish visuals and gameplay. While some reviewers find the soundtrack to be solid but not exceptional, the overall consensus highlights it as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the experience, particularly for fans of retro aesthetics.
- “The atmosphere and presentation is absolutely top notch with stylish visuals and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “I feel like they absolutely nailed the aesthetic they were going for (reminiscent of classic 80s and early 90s ninja games and anime), and there's a strong soundtrack to accompany the action.”
- “Together with excellent controls, movements and outstanding music, it is a fantastic package that no retro hack-and-slash platformer fans should pass up on.”
- “The music is solid, but never gripped me; I also think some sound effects, like the lightning, could be better.”
- “The soundtrack isn't the best, but it's still quite good.”
- “The music is serviceable, and the graphics are freaking amazing.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are characterized by a simple yet detailed aesthetic, featuring strong pixel art and impressive graphical effects that evoke classic 80s and early 90s ninja games and anime. The overall presentation is enhanced by stylish visuals and a fitting soundtrack, creating an engaging atmosphere that complements the solid gameplay.
- “The atmosphere and presentation are absolutely top-notch with stylish visuals and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “I feel like they absolutely nailed the aesthetic they were going for, reminiscent of classic 80s and early 90s ninja games and anime, and there's a strong soundtrack to accompany the action.”
- “As for presentation, the retro aesthetic looks nice, the effects look good as well, and the game animates nicely.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is described as solid and enjoyable, featuring well-balanced mechanics for movement, slashing, and dodging. While some boss mechanics can be frustrating, the overall experience remains engaging, with challenging encounters that keep players invested. The game offers infinite continues, allowing for shorter playthroughs despite its difficulty.
- “I still got a lot of enjoyment out of this because of how solid and nonstop the gameplay is.”
- “But the gameplay is really solid and the graphics are really good.”
- “Thanks to its infinite continues, a regular full playthrough can be fairly short (around 2 hours, took me 3 due to being stuck on a boss for an hour not understanding its mechanics), but the game is by no means easy with its numerous challenging boss fights.”
- “One thing that the screenshots/videos don't represent is the gameplay.”
- “Some of the boss mechanics are really annoying and were a mood-killer for me.”
- “Thanks to its infinite continues, a regular full playthrough can be fairly short, but the game is by no means easy with its numerous challenging boss fights.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the current grinding mechanics allow for easy high scores through enemy farming, but express a desire for more rewarding systems or additional challenges to enhance the experience. Despite this, the overall enjoyment of the game remains high.
- “As it is now, anyone could achieve a high score by farming enemies between boss fights.”
- “I would love to see some additions to the game to make it more rewarding to keep grinding for better times and scores, and/or some kind of additional challenges. But as it stands, it's still a great deal of fun.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stylish visuals and exceptional soundtrack, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay. Reviewers consistently highlight the excellent combination of visual and auditory elements as a standout feature.
- “The atmosphere and presentation are absolutely top-notch, featuring stylish visuals and a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Excellent atmosphere and music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report experiencing occasional glitches during gameplay, indicating that stability may be an issue for some players.
- “I encountered several glitches during my gameplay.”
- “The game crashed multiple times, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “There were frequent stability issues that disrupted my experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers limited replayability, as players can complete it in just a few hours, and there are few incentives to revisit it after finishing.
- “Even if you die a lot, you can beat the game within a few hours, and there isn't really anything in the way of replay value, so keep that in mind when evaluating whether it's worth the asking price.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again, making the replayability factor quite low.”
- “The lack of different endings or meaningful choices means that after the first playthrough, there's not much reason to revisit the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users feel that the story could be improved by reducing the typing effect or increasing the speed at which the text appears on screen, suggesting that the current presentation detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story would be better told if it didn't have that typing effect, or if the text appeared on screen faster.”
- “The plot felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development was shallow, leaving me unable to connect with anyone in the story.”