Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi

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"Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi" is a puzzle-action role-playing game set in the Japanese Sengoku period. Players are tasked with assassinating targets in each level, with multiple ways to achieve their goal through different "Nindou" or ninja paths. These paths include finding shortcuts, using clues to reduce enemy numbers, charging into enemy formations, and more, offering a variety of playstyles for players to explore.

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Play Modes

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

Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi screenshot

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a good story set in the Sengoku period, incorporating historical events and realistic elements.
Gameplay allows for multiple approaches to missions, including stealth and direct combat, which enhances the ninja experience.
The graphics are visually appealing with beautiful scenery and diverse level designs that capture the feel of old Japan.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and poor controls, making it frustrating and difficult to play.
There is a lack of character depth and customization, with characters feeling generic and lacking backstory.
The game does not run smoothly and has issues with mouse controls, making the gameplay experience unenjoyable.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The story revolves around a mission to assassinate a member of the Miyoshi clan, allowing players to choose their approach—be it stealthy, aggressive, or investigative. While the gameplay is praised for its flexibility and ninja-like feel, the characters lack depth and backstory, leaving players wanting more agency and personal motivation for the protagonists. Overall, the narrative is considered decent but could benefit from richer character development.
- “It has pretty good gameplay, a good story, and good graphics.”
- “But the stealth is pretty fun and the game has a nice story to boot.”
- “The characters are okayish; they don't really have personality. They're mostly just, 'Hey, this is your character.' They don't have a backstory other than just being a ninja.”
- “I also wish the two main characters you can play as had a little more agency in the world, like maybe they have a backstory on why they're doing this or a personal grudge they want to settle.”
- “It doesn't have to be a big complicated backstory, just something that gives the characters agency.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users noting that it requires improvement due to issues like bad combat mechanics and excessive text. However, many appreciate the freedom of approach in missions, allowing for a variety of playstyles such as stealth, direct combat, or investigative tactics, which enhances the overall experience. Despite some bugs, the gameplay is generally considered enjoyable, complemented by a good story and graphics.
- “The gameplay is pretty good despite its bugs. In the game, you must assassinate a member of the Miyoshi clan, but how you go about it is completely up to you. You can go in slashing and killing, take a sneaky approach and stealth your way in, or even be a detective, gathering information and talking to people to find other ways to complete your mission. I found that very good and felt very ninja-like.”
- “It has pretty good gameplay, a good story, and good graphics.”
- “A PS1 game that wasn't exactly known for its great gameplay, but rather its awesome mechanics.”
- “Gameplay needs some work to be playable.”
- “Text to read, bad combat mechanics.”
- “Gameplay needs some work to be playable.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their vibrant use of color and stunning scenery, effectively capturing the essence of old Japan. The diverse levels are detailed and feature impressive set pieces, making the visual experience both engaging and immersive. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are good with very good use of color and beautiful scenery that makes you want to stop and stare. The levels are very good and pretty diverse with plenty of nice detail and very good set pieces that capture the feel of old Japan.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a lack of smooth performance during gameplay.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for buggy controls and a poor targeting system, leading to frustrating experiences such as getting stuck during gameplay.
- “Buggy controls, bad targeting system; my first attempt to hook put me in a stuck spot.”