Mystical Ninja starring Goemon Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 1998
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16

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  1. helena23
    Oct 23, 2011
    7
    i dont undrstand bad reviews i actually liked this game its pretty weird but is a japanese style rpg adventure plataformer and its fun which is the most important thing i loved goemon turning into super sayan and giant robot battle
  2. LemonDrank
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    One of the most original quirky and whimsical games I've ever played. The dialogue alone is enough to play this game the entire way through. Only negative is the camera is cobis satisfactory as certain points
  3. GarethD
    Nov 18, 2009
    8
    Absorutely amazing; incredibly Japanese, and great fun for those of us who can stomach some of the stuff that didn't translate well over to the states.
  4. [Anonymous]
    Oct 19, 2008
    9
    This is one of the most original games out there, but it is not quite perfect. The gameplay is very simple, there are plenty of WTF moments that will keep you laughing, the story is just as odd... I could go on for ages. However, there is one downside: It's a bit too easy (see also: Bioshock). Luckily, it's still fun and it is necessary to try it at least one. In fact, if somebody was selling this game with an N64 for 90 dollars, I'd seriously consider buying it.… Expand
  5. EricT.
    Jul 7, 2008
    10
    This is the best game on the 64, it is like a Japaneses Zelda with great music and you really get into it. The people who don't like it must be on drugs.
  6. AnthonyB.
    Aug 24, 2007
    7
    This game is perfect.The things that ruin it are the extremely slow frame-rate and the camera problems.
  7. AndrewK.
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    Great game, incredible scenario, music and characters.
  8. Arnout
    Aug 21, 2006
    6
    Not a bad game I guess, but I found it rather boring. The level design is empty...wel in the beginning of the game for sure, the ugly music, graphics - there wasn't anything I liked in the beginning of the game while I didn't get used and wasn't intrigued by the world I visited And finally I didn't have the patience to talk to the folks in town. so I got stuck very soon, not knowing what to do next, but I didn't care: a reason enough to stop playing.… Expand
  9. RobertA.
    Jul 15, 2004
    7
    Yes. this was a fun one. i got stuck in the middle of the game though. :( never attempted to finish it.
  10. RobertC.
    Feb 22, 2004
    10
    Probably the most underrated game in video game history. This is game had action, RPG-elements, strange humor, and an expansive level format that made it truly seem like it's own living, breathing world. I would recommened Goemon to ANYONE.
  11. JasonS.
    Sep 9, 2003
    8
    It was pretty good...not too great but it has very good moments i still wanna try the 2nd one.

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
67 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Nintendorks
    60
    In conclusion, this is a pretty good game, but I doubt I'll add it to my library since it isn't that difficult and doesn't have any lasting value.
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  2. TotalGames.net
    85
    An enjoyable, fun-filled game which should keep you puzzling for a long time to come.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Mystical Ninja had a nation of young adults spiking and dying their hair. Or not. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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