Ukrainian Ninja
- December 23, 2014
- Joshua Marks
- 254h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and entertaining for a free game, providing a good time waster experience.
- Offers unique rewards like Ukrainian flag emoticons and profile backgrounds for Steam.
- Despite its flaws, the game has a nostalgic charm and can be enjoyable with friends.
- Filled with bugs, crashes, and janky physics, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Controls are often unresponsive and difficult to manage, leading to a poor gaming experience.
- Graphics and level design are subpar, lacking polish and coherence, which detracts from overall enjoyment.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
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 simple mission structure. The overall sentiment suggests that while the storyline can be engaging, it may not be substantial enough for those seeking a more intricate plot.
“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.”
“Story is deep and touching.”
“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 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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their realism and lack of lag, while others criticize them for being outdated, glitchy, and poorly animated.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 significant improvements are needed, especially given the game's age. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the main draw, they still play a crucial role in the overall 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.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intensity and smoothness, while others criticize the loose and imprecise jumping mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable and engaging, particularly with a game pad, others feel it falls short due to frustrating controls and limited variety in actions. Overall, the gameplay seems to be a significant point of contention among players.
“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.”
“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.”
“Gameplay is weird; there is not too much to do except going forward, jumping (kinda parkour-ish), and just hitting one button to attack.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fitting and outstanding, with an emphasis on oriental themes that resonate with the cultural context. However, it is also criticized for being repetitive and unattractive, with sound effects that fail to enhance the overall experience.
“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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by numerous minor bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unstable, especially in later stages. While some players find it enjoyable in a nostalgic sense, the buggy controls and unattractive graphics hinder its potential for a more satisfying gameplay experience.
“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 out.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing despite encountering bugs and crashes. While some feel that the introduction's voice narration adds to the comedic experience, others suggest that more of it throughout the game could enhance the humor. Overall, the game is considered funny, though it may present 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally find the game's replayability lacking, primarily due to the limited content available, with many suggesting that it would improve significantly once additional levels are released.
“I wouldn't recommend this for replayability until the devs get the other levels released.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers criticize the game's atmosphere for being poorly developed and lacking believability, particularly due to the implausible setting of ninjas appearing in Ukraine to combat modern troops and tanks. This lack of attention to atmospheric detail detracts from the overall immersion of the experience.
“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.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels lifeless and disconnected from the narrative.”
