Stealth Master: Assassin Ninja
- July 8, 2020
- SayGames Ltd
- 2h median play time
"Stealth Master: Assassin Ninja" is a mobile action game that allows players to assume the role of a stealthy ninja assassin. Complete missions by infiltrating buildings, eliminating targets with weapons like kunai, katanas, and sniper rifles, while avoiding detection. The game features various characters, cool mechanics, and a dark sense of humor for an engaging and entertaining experience.
Reviews
- monetization6,050 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game. Many users express frustration over the lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience, with some suggesting that the game feels more like an advertisement platform than a playable game. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the sheer volume and frequency of ads in this game have led to a significant number of uninstalls and low ratings.
“Man, I love this game! Simple, straight to the point, no ads, good graphics, and basic. I love how it keeps getting difficult and more challenging, and how you can unlock more characters, each with their own special skin and weapon. The latest zombie mode looks fascinating and very well done, with so many rounds and you can receive a lot of rewards by simply playing 10 rounds, which is about 20 minutes. You can also unlock Venom, which is my favorite skin; it is underrated!”
“This game is super cool, and I even have it on my dad's phone. There is a problem when I am done with the level; there are ads, but the game is pretty good.”
“I like this game because there are no ads and it's not laggy.”
“The sheer number of ads in this game is ridiculous.”
“More importantly though, after every level is an advertisement and levels only take 15 seconds or so to clear, so you are literally watching ads more than you are actually playing the game.”
“You spend more time watching ads than playing the game, which is unfortunate because the gameplay isn't too bad.”
- gameplay527 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with smooth mechanics and enjoyable mechanics that keep players coming back. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, with many users reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. This imbalance between gameplay and ad interruptions has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among players, often overshadowing the otherwise solid gameplay.
“The gameplay is amazing and very smooth.”
“Gameplay is fun and lets you get creative with how you play.”
“Great gameplay, but the ad time to play time ratio is all wrong.”
“I am disappointed with how this game has more ad time than gameplay.”
“Every level there's a 30 second long ad making ads take up more time than actual gameplay.”
“This game is 90% ads and 10% gameplay.”
- graphics275 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the simple, quirky, and stylized art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted that the graphics are decent for a mobile game, others highlighted the aesthetic appeal and smooth visuals, contributing to the game's fun and engaging gameplay. However, a few reviews mentioned issues with lag and low-quality graphics on certain devices, indicating a need for optimization.
“The graphics are fun and it is very easy to play.”
“This game is brilliant; the update is world-class and the graphics are great for a mobile game. This kept me entertained for the whole of a 3-hour trip I had, thanks so much.”
“I love the game; it's like real life and it has some really good graphics, and the game is so fun I consider everybody to play.”
“Fun game freezes all the time can't hardly play — it's not the cheap graphics: the whole point of playing games with cheap graphics is to save system resources and streamline gameplay.”
“This game sucks it is nothing like the ads its unresponsive most of the time and the graphics are horrible.”
“Graphics are really poor so are mechanics it lags spams you with ads no point of games level are like 20 seconds long and it is impossible to lose.”
- story230 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging storyline to accompany the missions. Users frequently mention that the missions feel repetitive and disconnected, lacking a cohesive plot or character development, which diminishes the overall experience. Additionally, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the enjoyment of the gameplay, further emphasizing the need for a more compelling narrative to keep players invested.
“It would also be cool if there's a chance some missions will have challenges applied to them such as not being allowed to be seen.”
“The game is good and fun... maybe if the devs added a story, or a reason you're killing these guys, it would be better.”
“I love this game because you can hide and kill all the people, but I wish they would make a story about our sister or our mother being captured by the final boss.”
“The game is very entertaining but unlocking new characters is very hard, so I suggest making the unlocking of new characters easier, like completing specific daily missions.”
“The missions go nowhere, and the special missions are locked because you don't have the hero while you're trying to unlock in order to get a hero.”
“After 4 or 5 missions, everything becomes boring and repetitive.”
- stability196 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging, particularly during gameplay and when ads are displayed. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function smoothly, often requiring restarts and leading to lost progress. While some users note occasional enjoyment, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is currently plagued by bugs that severely hinder the overall experience.
“99% bug free.”
“There are no glitches or anything!”
“Greatest game ever, no glitches, no ads.”
“If you go online it lags so hard, takes over your device, freezes, and kicks you out of the game.”
“The game freezes to where it's almost unplayable.”
“The game constantly crashes and freezes.”
- humor55 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the funny character interactions, ragdoll animations, and absurd situations, such as stealthy characters inadvertently causing chaos. However, the frequent ads detract from the experience, leading to frustration that overshadows the initial humor. Overall, while the game has a comedic charm, the excessive advertising significantly impacts its enjoyment.
“I loved the way they make simplicity into a funny game!”
“Nightbat loses his batarang constantly, which makes you defenseless, but it will also get caught in movement inside the character, which makes him into a lawnmower—quite funny!”
“Its fun and the ragdoll animations are funny.”
“Plus it's too repetitive; at some point, it's not funny anymore.”
“The game is good, but the advertisements are so annoying. The creator purposely placed the advertisement container at the bottom side while playing, which always leads to accidental clicks on the ads, making the game not funny anymore.”
- music34 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt their listening experience, often pausing any background music. While some appreciate the existing soundtrack and find it enjoyable, there is a strong demand for additional sound effects and music to enhance gameplay, as many feel the game lacks sufficient audio elements to create a more engaging atmosphere. Overall, players believe that improving the music and sound design would significantly elevate the gaming experience.
“The in-game music is so good!”
“Love the stealth music.”
“Honestly as a gamer I make it my job to try the latest mobile games etc. People seriously underestimate the power of mobile gaming; brilliant so far, very smooth graphics are good, the kills are thrilling for a little mobile game. Well done!”
“Rip to all those who tried to play with music on... the game has so many ads that you can't even hear 1/100 of the song without a break.”
“I wish I could give it zero for 0 music and sound (there is absolutely no sound for me) and repetitive missions, no menu, no upgrades option (only in-game after every mission), no save data (you will start from the beginning if you uninstall the game).”
“Would be much better with sounds and music.”
- optimization19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting severe performance issues, including slow loading times, unresponsive controls, and frequent crashes, particularly on higher-end devices like the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Many players feel that the focus on ad revenue detracts from the overall quality and performance, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. However, some users noted that the game runs smoothly on low-end devices, suggesting inconsistent optimization across different platforms.
“I paid three bucks for a week without ads and would have enjoyed it for that time, except the game is also nightmarishly optimized; it stayed chugging a few levels later and was unplayable.”
“Too much delay with the control stick; the game performance still needs a lot of work.”
“After that, the ads pop up before every level, which really disrupts the flow of the game and often causes major performance issues, making the game extremely unresponsive or crashing altogether.”
“I paid three bucks for a week without ads and would have enjoyed it for that time, except the game is also nightmarishly optimized; it started chugging a few levels later and became unplayable.”
“It's a waste of space and time; this game needs to be further optimized for Android and iOS devices.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring hundreds of levels and numerous ads to unlock characters and upgrades. Many express dissatisfaction with recent updates that reset progress and made previously free upgrades costly, leading to a perception of the game as an ad-farming setup rather than a balanced gameplay experience. Overall, while some enjoy the game, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant drawback.
“Not to mention, the absolutely terrible changes to the upgrades where after grinding for hours every character was reset and previously owned equipment got erased.”
“This game used to be good, but now that it updated all of my hours worth of grinding, I lost all of the upgrades and heroes I saved for.”
“I spent so much time grinding for the 50k you need for Sam and then you completely revamped the game and now he doesn't even start with a pistol.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find satisfaction and a sense of empowerment in the narrative, particularly in the context of defeating enemies, others experience frustration due to technical issues that hinder gameplay, detracting from their overall emotional engagement.
“Even though I'm an Assassin's Creed gamer, this made me feel good about killing the Templars.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging and enjoyable qualities, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, frequent ads significantly detract from this atmosphere, making the game feel unplayable for some users.
“I'm loving the atmosphere and gameplay.”
“It's pretty good; I like the atmosphere and the overall experience.”
“The atmosphere really enhances the gameplay.”
“Might be a fun game, but ads appear so often they totally kill the atmosphere to the point the game becomes unplayable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for increased replayability through more gore, customization options, and a wider variety of playable characters, indicating that the current offerings may feel limited and could benefit from additional content to enhance the experience.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character design and gameplay are praised, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall experience, hindering meaningful character development.