Ukrainian Ninja
- December 23, 2014
- Joshua Marks
"Ukrainian Ninja" is a Windows action game, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences. Players can explore 8 worlds, defeating bosses and completing 24 bonus rounds. With gamepad support, dedicated server availability, and various weapons sold by the trader, prepare to jump, scale, and fight your way through the game's challenges. The team behind "Ukrainian Ninja" is made up of friends with a history of game modding.
Reviews
- The game features excellent art design, character development, and physics, earning high praise from players.
- It provides a realistic representation of life in Ukraine, with immersive graphics and a deep, touching story.
- The gameplay is engaging, requiring players to develop coordination skills and navigate challenging environments.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor controls, and terrible graphics, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Many design choices are questionable, such as inconsistent jumping mechanics and unclear death triggers.
- Multiplayer functionality is reportedly broken, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise their realism, likening the experience to looking out a window, others criticize the overall quality, noting poor animations and a lack of distinction between different projectiles.
“Graphics are very realistic; I felt like I was looking out the window when I played this game.”
“The graphics help set the more laid-back and casual tone of the game.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making the environment feel immersive.”
“Terrible graphics.”
“I’m not going to hate the graphics as they help set the more laid-back and casual tone of the game, but I will call out the horrible animations.”
“Oh and ninja stars and AK-47 bullets have the same graphic!”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its Asian influences, which some players find fitting and appropriate for the overall atmosphere, despite mixed feelings about other aspects of the game.
“The music is very fitting for the game.”
“The soundtrack beautifully complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The diverse musical styles enhance the overall experience.”
“Huh, there’s actually nothing I can think to say positive about the game other than the music is very fitting.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the soundtrack has some interesting elements, it often feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its deep and touching story, which resonates with players and evokes strong feelings.
“The story is deep and touching.”
“The characters' journeys evoke a profound emotional response.”
“I felt a strong connection to the narrative, which left me in tears.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as deep and emotionally resonant, leaving a significant impact on players.
“The story is deep and touching.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, drawing you in with its emotional depth.”
“The character development throughout the story is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves dodging various projectiles, such as bullets and rockets, creating a realistic and engaging experience that mimics real-life evasive maneuvers.
“Gameplay-wise, you have to dodge the bullets, rockets, and stuff like that, just like in real life, you know.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The game lacks variety in its gameplay, leading to repetitive and boring missions.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite buggy, which affects its stability; however, players find it enjoyable, especially when playing with friends.
“The game is plagued with bugs that ruin the experience.”
“I constantly encounter crashes that make it unplayable.”
“There are so many glitches that it's hard to enjoy the game.”