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Mini Ninjas

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8.7 User Score:

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Based on 14 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Developer: Io Interactive

Genre(s): Action, Adventure

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: September 1, 2009

Summary

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.

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What The Critics Said

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PC Format

A visual and aural feast. [Dec 2009, p.98]

Absolute Games

Developers of family games often do hackwork and resort to oversimplification. IO Interactive didn’t succumb to temptation and made a game that stands head and shoulders above its rivals.

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IGN

Even though Mini Ninjas might not be as in-depth or content heavy as its modern peers, it's still a beautiful, fun game that opens up ninja culture to kids.

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Computer Games Online RO

That said, I’m sure that a lot of “serious” gamers scoffed at the score, so if you’re a member of the group, you can take down some 10 points to get an “objective” mark and sleep soundly tonight. For everyone else, I strongly recommend that you at least try the demo, because it would be a shame to miss out on one of the most fun and relaxing games of the year.

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Vandal Online

Mini Ninjas is a good action game, entertaining, enjoyable and able to offer some hours of good fun, but far from being one of the great games of the genre.

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GameSpot

Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey.

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Cheat Code Central

If you're looking for a good-spirited hack and slash/exploration game or just something to have a fun time playing with a younger gamer, then be sure to give Mini Ninjas a try.

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PC Gamer UK

It's just a good game. [Nov 2009, p.98]

GameStar

Six little ninjas have to save animals and fight an evil samurai warlord. Each of the ninjas has its own special ability, like stopping time, playing a flute to slow down enemies or use a hammer to smash opponents. It's a simple game but it's a lot of fun.

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LEVEL (Czech Republic)

As small as cute... the smallest warriors in this world are the lovely and blood-less action entertainment. No other game offers death by farting boss. [Oct 2009]

SpazioGames

Mini Ninjas is an action-adventure-rpg with simple gameplay mechanics but with a lot of objects, spells and scrolls to be found. The final product is sometimes funny, but never compelling. That makes Mini Ninjas child-oriented; adults may like the visual style, but won't be entertained by its gameplay.

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VideoGamer

The cutscenes are lovely, the dialogue and voice over work stereotypical but fitting, and the soundtrack is a wistful traditional Japanese score that rekindles memories of The Karate Kid. Still, Mini Ninjas will do nothing to quell the growing call from core gamers for IO's "next-gen" Hitman game.

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3DJuegos

Mini Ninjas is a likeable want to be, but it´s no more than that. It could be an awesome videogame, but IO Interactive didn’t know how to develop its good and innovative premise.

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PC Zone UK

This is a simple game for simpler minds. [Dec 2009, p.76]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 24 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Magdy M gave it a10:
Even Though the game is simple, it has plenty to offer even the game achievements are fun to pursue.

Jason H gave it a9:
A great little game with hours of playability. Easy enough for the young gamer but challenging enough for older gamers interested in more casual gaming.

deepak P gave it a9:
excellent game. i can describe it as a mini Prince of Persia series. the moves, graphics,cut scenes are cool. though the game is easy to finish, its a whole lot of fun. if u r looking for a third person game which is full of fun,then u can definitely play this game

Emil Falslund R gave it a10:
awsome game, it has great humor, great story and funny good looking visuals. i dont understand the critics, its a fantastic game, even for adults

Richard W gave it a9:
Combat is a bit loose, but the gameplay is fun, the environments are immersive, and the art style is endearing. I especially like how they include 'sneaky' ways by many fights.

Conor H gave it a10:
One of the best games this year and the only one fo its style this year, after edios poor show with tomb raider this is a return to form.

Anthony P gave it a10:
Awesome game for all ages (I'm 22) and genders (My G/F loves it too). If you liked Zelda games you'll love this!

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