Ukrainian Ninja

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Ukrainian Ninja is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Denys Ovsiannykov and was released on December 23, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

Fast-paced and chaotic platforming action that keeps gameplay exciting.
Simple controls and clever level design make it accessible for quick gaming sessions.
Free-to-play with the added incentive of unlocking unique Steam profile items.

Poor technical implementation with numerous bugs, glitches, and unpolished mechanics.
Lack of engaging level design and gameplay testing leads to a frustrating experience.
Graphics and overall production quality feel dated and inconsistent, resembling a tech demo rather than a finished game.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the realism and lack of lag, while others criticize them for being outdated, glitchy, and poorly animated. Although some players appreciate the casual tone set by the graphics, many feel that improvements are necessary, especially given the game's age. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the main draw, they significantly impact the gaming experience.
- “Best game in the world, good graphics and no lag on my mining farm with 10 3090 on it.”
- “Excellent graphics.”
- “Graphics are very realistic; I felt like I was looking out the window when I played this game.”
- “The game is quite interesting in its genre, but lacks good graphics.”
- “Bad graphics, bad animation, bad sound, bad AI, inept design, and completely 100% un-fun.”
- “Graphics are bad for being a game from 2014/2015; they could've done it better.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its tension and enjoyment, particularly when using a game pad, while others criticize it for being janky, unpolished, and featuring poor level design and frustrating mechanics, especially regarding jumping. Overall, the experience varies significantly, with some players finding it engaging and others deeming it a frustrating mess.
- “Amazing gameplay.”
- “Best goddamn game I have ever played, the gameplay is tense all the way; I was at the edge of my seat for my entire playtime.”
- “Smooth gameplay.”
- “2D platforming and shooting, only really bad, janky, unpolished, with poor level design, and no gameplay testing done at all... it's a super janky mess, and un-fun to play.”
- “The jumping mechanic is pretty loose, slippery, and imprecise (which is an absolute sin for a platform game).”
- “Actually, it falls short of virtually anything: the jumping mechanisms and controls attached to them, the core gameplay, are really bad and frustrating, which is a game-killer by itself.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its riveting and deep narrative that enhances the sense of adventure, others criticize it for being minimal and lacking depth, primarily revolving around a Ukrainian ninja tasked with defeating resistance fighters. The storytelling is described as engaging by some, but others find it simplistic and reminiscent of other games, with issues like poor voice acting detracting from the experience. Overall, the narrative seems to resonate well with some players while leaving others wanting more substance.
- “Riveting storyline that had me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The level design and story are amazing with clear paths and a sense of adventure. This game feels like an open world sandbox while remaining in-depth and specific.”
- “The story is amazing as well.”
- “There's barely a story apart from you, the Ukrainian ninja, being tasked by the trader to defeat the resistance fighters somewhere in Ukraine.”
- “- the story or rather lack of it.”
- “This game has bad voice acting and the first thing you notice when you start the game is they say 'so, you want to hear a story eh?' just like they did in Borderlands, and it's the same style with the drawings.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack fitting and appreciate its oriental influences, others criticize it for being repetitive and unattractive. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as a standout feature, despite its limitations.
- “Even better with the right background music.”
- “-- outstanding soundtrack”
- “The music is very fitting.”
- “The music is repetitive and pretty unattractive, while sound effects don't make any real impact.”
- “Oriental music, not much but repetitive.”
- “Huh, there’s actually nothing I can think to say positive about the game other than the music is very fitting.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous minor bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, making controls frustrating and graphics unappealing. While it retains a nostalgic charm and can be enjoyable with friends, the instability significantly impacts gameplay, especially in later stages.
- “I want to like this game because it is a nice wacky platformer, but the sad controls are too buggy for the game to be really enjoyable.”
- “Graphics are not attractive either, full of glitches which make the jumping game even more difficult apart from being simply bland.”
- “The second and later stages seemed more buggy and less thought through.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, with some noting that despite bugs and crashes, the experience remains entertaining. The introduction's voice narration adds a comedic touch, and while the humor is appreciated, some feel that it could be enhanced with more frequent use throughout the game. Overall, the game is considered funny, though it presents some challenges.
- “Due to the old Unreal Engine, I've encountered many bugs and crashes, but it was funny and still playable.”
- “I decided to play this game only because I needed the emoji flag for my profile. To my surprise, the introduction voice narration was pretty good; if there were more of it during the game, it would be even funnier.”
- “The game is funny but a little hard to get everything right.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is currently limited, with users expressing that it would improve significantly once additional levels are released by the developers. As it stands, many do not recommend it for repeated play.
- “I wouldn't recommend this for replayability until the devs get the other levels released.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “The game suffers from poor performance, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced significant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
emotional
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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 reflecting long after I finished the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is criticized for being poorly developed and lacking believability, particularly due to the implausible setting of ninjas appearing in Ukraine to combat modern troops and tanks, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- “The entire setting, with ninjas suddenly appearing in Ukraine to fight modern troops and tanks, is poorly developed and completely unbelievable, lacking any attention to creating a cohesive atmosphere.”
- “The game fails to immerse players in its world, leaving the atmosphere feeling flat and uninspired.”
- “There is a distinct lack of environmental detail and sound design, which makes the atmosphere feel lifeless and unengaging.”