Ninja Blade

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  • Summary: Ninja Blade is an action adventure game set within modern day Tokyo. Parasites known as alpha-worms have mysteriously appeared, unleashing a wave of human destruction as they rapidly spread east, reaching the shores of Tokyo. With the future of humankind hanging in the balance, an exclusiveNinja Blade is an action adventure game set within modern day Tokyo. Parasites known as alpha-worms have mysteriously appeared, unleashing a wave of human destruction as they rapidly spread east, reaching the shores of Tokyo. With the future of humankind hanging in the balance, an exclusive and elite team possessing highly specialized skills is formed to eliminate the enemy onslaught, and ultimately save mankind from complete obliteration. Unique ninja abilities: Use your Ninja Vision to detect and analyze potential enemy weak points, secret paths, and hidden information within the environment, but be careful, as you are susceptible to extra damage while using your vision. And perform the todomé attack to destroy an enemy's core (heart), by dealing a fatal wound. Balanced and calculated use of both these abilities will be critical to progressing through the game. Variety of weapons, tools, and Ninjutsu: Specialized ninja powers offer an enticing array of options.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. VideoGamer
    80
    Ninja Blade has no right to be as entertaining as it is. It's nowhere near as accomplished as the genre's heavyweights, but anyone able to see it as the roller-coaster ride it is should have a great time.
  2. GamingXP
    80
    Even if the Xbox 360 version of the game is quite old, the game will entertain you for some hours. The graphics are okay and the story surprises from time to time. There is one thing you should know: The best way to control the game is to use a gamepad.
  3. GameStar
    73
    Forget logic or the laws of physics, you won’t need them in this game. It’s an absurd action feast where you play a super ninja called Ken Ogawa. The only problem with this game are frequent crashes which are annoying because you the game is only saved after completing a mission
  4. Absolute Games
    63
    Frequent boss fights, excellent cinematics and great animation keep you glued to the screen for the first thirty minutes. Alas, oversized bugs which use the same attacks over and over, tiresome QTE sequences, useless combos and weapon upgrades will get under your skin.
  5. 9Lives
    62
    The technical flaws and the sensation that it’s a pc-port clearly define the feel of the game. And it’s not a good feeling. It feels like this game is worth its place in the budget line of the X360, but not as a pc-game, at least not like this. Luckily, you won’t be charged full price for this game, giving it a better price-quality balance. In some areas, the game tries to compete with the best of the genre, and that makes you see the imperfections even more. The best part is found in the game’s extravagance and its specific style, but not everyone will love it.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    60
    Don’t look for any inventiveness here just enjoy the fastest Tokyo ride on the wings of this exaggerated adrenaline action game where gravity and other laws of physics take a vacation. [Issue#187]
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  7. PC Zone UK
    29
    Refuse to accept a game with such little creative effort put into it and vote with your wallets. [Feb 2010, p.79]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. samuraigaiden
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    Great game for PC gamers looking for some Ninja Gaiden style action. The port does not take full advantage of high end PC specs, but at leastGreat game for PC gamers looking for some Ninja Gaiden style action. The port does not take full advantage of high end PC specs, but at least it runs pretty well on my mid-tier laptop (i5, 6GB ram, HD 6750M). The game's story is like an impossible high budget b-movie. It's so over-the-top that it feels like a parody. There is a lot of QTE, a little too much for my taste, but the cut-scenes look great. The graphics are generally good, but not perfect as some textures and models feels detached from the rest. Despite the very different gameplay style, Ninja Blade has controls and level design reminiscent of Dark Souls, a much cooler game also developed by From Software.… Expand
  2. LonBorah
    Oct 21, 2010
    10
    great game n fun to play but too short i recommend it for fun but dont expect too much the plot is avg i lyk the combat system its nicegreat game n fun to play but too short i recommend it for fun but dont expect too much the plot is avg i lyk the combat system its nice bosses are quite creative… Expand
  4. drakenseng
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    at first i had my doubts to this game. but after playing it through, this game turned out to be very entertaining. some great presentation,at first i had my doubts to this game. but after playing it through, this game turned out to be very entertaining. some great presentation, and lots of action. of course its more enjoyable with a 360 controller, so highly suggested to get one. it has QTE, which makes the game even more unpredictable and enjoyable. the story is about you, part of a ninja clan that comes out of hiding to save people from a terrible virus that gets released. it has great boss battles, great 'finish him' type of presentation for cool kills. lots of customizable skins for your character and you can upgrade skills and weapons. i just like this game especially for the huge constant boss battles and QTE. not many games have that for pc, so thats great.… Expand
  5. gotterpotter56
    Jun 9, 2022
    6
    Вначале все было хорошо, но потом... Видимо у разработчиков закончились идеи или же бюджет, по другому я не могу объяснить множественныеВначале все было хорошо, но потом... Видимо у разработчиков закончились идеи или же бюджет, по другому я не могу объяснить множественные повторы локаций и боссов… Expand
  6. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 2, 2023
    5
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  7. Basem101
    Sep 12, 2013
    5
    what a boring repetitive game there is nothing special at all in this game graphics are bad not okay game play boring and repetitive youwhat a boring repetitive game there is nothing special at all in this game graphics are bad not okay game play boring and repetitive you can't save until the whole mission is completed very weak story and no memorable characters at all… Expand
  8. FreddyK
    Jan 3, 2010
    0
    I refuse converting console games to PC without any changes. This game is really the worst game I've ever played... But nice idea...

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