Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner
Get on Play Store"Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner" is a fast-paced action game with stylish dash & cut gameplay and impressive graphics and soundtrack. The game features a humorous tone with a stickman samurai theme, but is hindered by frequent ads and bugs. Despite this, the game offers a wholesome story that makes for an enjoyable experience. Slash your way through hordes of samurai in this action-packed ninja adventure.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization1,319 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads encountered during gameplay. Many reviews highlight that ads appear after nearly every level or action, significantly disrupting the gaming experience and making it feel more like an ad platform than a playable game. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the ad frequency is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Best game ever! I played it for 2 hours and got all the swords without watching an ad. There are no ads in this game; just turn off your Wi-Fi. I'm at level 183 and got all the swords in level 128. Great game to spare time.”
“I give 5 stars because I have had no ads at all and it's very fun and satisfying. It's not laggy! 😄😍😍😍”
“Most satisfying game with no ads!!!”
“This game is just a cash grab and ad streamer.”
“The game forces you to allow it internet access to even start just so it can show ads.”
“Every time i press something an ad pops up and it has gotten to the point where i spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- gameplay94 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users finding it overly simplistic, repetitive, and boring, often describing it as a "waste of time." The absence of engaging mechanics, combined with excessive ad interruptions, significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. While some appreciate the smoothness of the gameplay and the sword mechanics, the consensus is that the game lacks depth and variety, making it unappealing for extended play.
“The gameplay is smooth, I'll give it that.”
“The details and effects are simple, but the gameplay is satisfying.”
“I love the gameplay mechanics and the platforming, although I hope in the future to see some harder enemies.”
“Gameplay is painfully simple and gets boring quickly, where simply shaking the sword lightly will get you through most levels without difficulty.”
“The gameplay is garbage.”
“Just basically an ad farm... repetitive gameplay, with no change in difficulty and the difficulty is non-existent.”
- graphics79 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as low-quality, repetitive, and lacking detail. While some players appreciate the aesthetics and find them acceptable, a significant number express disappointment, citing issues like lag, poor design choices, and a lack of variety in visuals. Overall, there is a strong desire for improved graphics and more engaging visual content to enhance the gaming experience.
“What a game and what graphics! I love this game very much ❤️👍”
“Just wow! The creator of the game did a great job; how you slice people, the graphics are just amazing. Keep up the good work!”
“Amazing! The graphics are perfect, the swords are super cool, even though you probably need to work on more swords. 😁🤗”
“The graphics are terrible and there's too many ads for what it is.”
“Terrible graphics and another terrible ad farm.”
“Weird physics, graphics are disgustingly bad.”
- stability64 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, lag spikes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game becoming unresponsive after ads or during levels, requiring them to restart the app or their devices. Overall, the stability problems significantly detract from the gaming experience, leading to frustration and negative reviews.
“It runs great.”
“The game is incredibly stable, with no crashes or bugs.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay without any interruptions.”
“It constantly has lag spikes and freezes way too frequently.”
“At the end of every level, it completely freezes and then I have to close the game and reopen it.”
“The app literally just doesn't work, it freezes up with what seems to be a debug menu on screen.”
- music39 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The overwhelming consensus among users is that the game lacks music, which significantly detracts from the overall experience, making it feel empty and repetitive. Many players express disappointment, suggesting that the addition of music could enhance gameplay and engagement, while some even accuse the game of using stolen music in its advertisements. Overall, the absence of a musical score is a major drawback that users hope will be addressed in future updates.
“Very fun game, especially with music.”
“This game is the best but add some music 🎶 please.”
“I like this game but pls add music.”
“A pleasant way to pass the time, but with no music, skill required, or soul to the game, it just feels empty.”
“There is literally no music, for one, so you're just swinging a sword in awkward, laggy silence more often than not.”
“This game is not like the ads; there is no slicing, no slow-mo, this game is even boring without music. This game should get better updates.”
- humor27 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the exaggerated physics—such as flying limbs and over-the-top combat—hilariously entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide laughs through its absurdity and comedic elements, making it a fun experience, especially for those who enjoy lighthearted, action-packed gameplay. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, contributing to their enjoyment despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.
“The other reviews saying this game is 'unrealistic' need to get a sense of humor, because seeing the bodies just fly away after a tiny hit is hilarious.”
“It's so funny to watch the limbs fly around.”
“I loved this game; it's so funny and relaxing.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing frustration over its ease and technical issues, such as excessive ads and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While a few users found initial entertainment value, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to the lack of challenge and engagement.
“I apologize for my son's terrible and emotional review of your game.”
“First time playing this game made me feel entertained.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally appreciated for its engaging backstory, where players assume the role of the last warrior defending the town of Cadabasca. However, players express a desire for more depth and variety, noting the repetitive nature of missions and a lack of additional narrative content. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the story aspect could benefit from further development and expansion.
“I like my backstory of this game like I'm the last warrior in Cadabasca and I'm defending the town so they don't take over the land of Cadabasca.”
“Its very fun; it doesn't have many ads, but I would have liked a story... that's why it's 4 stars.”
“Good game but it only has 102 missions and no blood when killing.”
“It's very fun to play, but when you reach a high level, it keeps repeating the missions again and again.”
“It's very fun; it doesn't have many ads, but I would have liked a story... that's why it's 4 stars.”
“Kris games story so sands.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting excessive ads, poor performance, and subpar graphics that fail to justify the issues. Many reviewers have rated the optimization as extremely low, with some giving it a complete zero. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and frustrating to play.
“Way too many ads, bad performance, and it doesn't even look that good to compensate.”
“Solid 0/5 optimization.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it feels excessively time-consuming, particularly when compounded by frequent and unskippable ads, especially during in-game purchases. This leads to a negative experience, as the grinding mechanics detract from overall enjoyment.
“It's good, but when I press continue, it puts me straight into this farming game that takes forever!”
“Ok, ads every other level were to be expected, as with all these cookie-cutter money-farming games, but this one threw 2 unskippable ads while browsing the skin shop.”
