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Mini Ninjas

Jul 08, 2010 16 years ago
Type Base game 2009 Genres AdventurePlatform Companies Magic Pockets · Supporting · Square Enix · Publisher · IO Interactive · Developer · Eidos Interactive · Publisher · Robosoft Technologies · Developer · Feral Interactive · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting through the game.

What it’s like

Mini Ninjas delivers a lighthearted, family-friendly action-adventure set in a stylized feudal Japan. You play as Hiro, a young ninja restoring balance to a world threatened by a magical samurai army. The experience is defined by its charming aesthetic and fluid third-person movement, blending stealth, platforming, and combat into a cohesive whole. The core loop encourages exploration across lush, open environments where you can utilize ninjutsu magic, bow-and-arrow tactics, and martial arts to overcome obstacles and enemies. While the narrative serves as a simple framework for the adventure, the game shines in its mechanical variety and atmospheric presentation. With tight controls, satisfying combat rhythms, and a whimsical tone that avoids excessive violence, it offers a polished, accessible journey that feels both nostalgic and uniquely delightful.

Strong in Exploration / WorldAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The story is thin and forgettable, offering little narrative depth beyond the basic premise. Some players may find the difficulty too low or the price point high relative to its length, as it can be completed quickly without much challenge.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Nintendo DS Worldwide Full release Sep 08, 200917 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Sep 08, 200917 years ago
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release Sep 08, 200917 years ago
Wii Worldwide Full release Sep 08, 200917 years ago
Xbox 360 Worldwide Full release Sep 08, 200917 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Jul 08, 201016 years ago

Reviews

77Critics · 5 78Players · 58

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