The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
- August 30, 2019
- ININ Games
The Ninja Saviors - Return of the Warriors’ highly-aggressive play style makes all other beat ‘em ups seem slow by comparison.
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a remake of the 1994 game The Ninja Warriors: Again, which was itself an updated version of the 1987 arcade game. This new release retains its 16-bit style but enhances graphics and gameplay, featuring two new playable characters and a two-player cooperative mode, offering an upgraded experience for fans of the original games.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- Nostalgic gameplay that successfully captures the essence of classic side-scrolling beat 'em ups.
- Well-designed characters with unique skills and a fun, engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- Challenging yet rewarding gameplay that encourages improvement and mastery of character controls.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Limited number of levels and lack of significant new features compared to the original game.
- Character movement can be awkward and may take time to get used to, potentially frustrating new players.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and nostalgic 80s arcade vibe, enhancing the overall experience of the retro-style beat 'em up gameplay. Players appreciate the diverse soundtracks that accompany different characters and modes, contributing to the game's replayability and co-op features. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that complements the game's aesthetic and mechanics.
“Choice of 3 characters each with their own skill set and a banging soundtrack to accompany your journey.”
“Nostalgic beat'em up action, new characters and soundtrack, timed trials and a leaderboard may keep you playing.”
“Awesome 80s style arcade soundtrack, five ninjas with unique moves, two of which are brand new, updated 2D graphics, online ranking and co-op boost the longevity.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the game has a nostalgic feel, the music doesn't quite capture the essence of the retro style it aims for.”
“The remixed music feels uninspired and doesn't add much to the overall experience, leaving it feeling flat.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors" are praised for their beautiful updated pixel art, which enhances the nostalgic 80s arcade aesthetic. The game features unique character designs and vibrant visuals that complement its engaging gameplay, alongside a compelling soundtrack and additional modes that enrich the overall experience.
“The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a surprisingly dense beat-em-up that is lots of fun to play, and the old school aesthetic does wonders for the graphics.”
“Beautiful pixel graphics, co-op play, and online leaderboards enhance the overall experience, along with unlockable characters and music styles.”
“With its updated graphics, audio, and game modes, this game is perfect for a quick fix of action and chaos.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of classic arcade beat-em-ups like Double Dragon and Final Fight. It features solid mechanics, easy-to-learn controls, and enjoyable two-player cooperative play, enhancing the overall experience.
“The gameplay is just as good as it was back in the day.”
“It’s a solid beat-em-up with gameplay that brings back some of the fun of the arcade classics like Double Dragon and Final Fight.”
“Great arcade action, easy-to-learn gameplay, and 2-player co-op heighten the fun.”
Critic Reviews
The Ninja Saviors: Return Of The Warriors (Nintendo Switch)
It’s a solid beat-em-up with solid gameplay that brings back some of the fun of the arcade classics like Double Dragon and Final Fight. But once you beat it, unless you absolutely have to have the best leaderboard score, you’ll hardly touch it again. If you love old school games as I do, this game isn’t a complete waste of cash for the price. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors isn’t a bad game, just not a great one.
70%The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors Review
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a bit light on content, but what is here is a worthy follow-up to the side-scrolling cult classic. Those that don’t mind a short runtime will have a great time minmaxing the Battery Gauge to cause massive damage.
70%The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors Review
Altogether, Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is an exemplary update to the 1994 original. Both the new and returning characters have impressive move-sets. Discovering how to implement these techniques is very rewarding. The eight stages aren't especially creative, but they all have strong fundamentals. If players want a spot on the online leaderboards, then they have to take as little damage as possible, and accurately gauge threats. While it is fun to mash on hapless grunts, targeting elites is the only way to survive. This is one beat em' up gem that you don't want to miss.
90%
