Ninjatown

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  • Summary: Sunny skies, lush forest and rolling hills combine to form the land known as Ninjatown where adorable and honorable Ninjas populate this vibrant yet peaceful place. However, after the mysterious eruption of a nearby volcano, Ninjatown is attacked by hordes of sinister enemies lead by Mr.Sunny skies, lush forest and rolling hills combine to form the land known as Ninjatown where adorable and honorable Ninjas populate this vibrant yet peaceful place. However, after the mysterious eruption of a nearby volcano, Ninjatown is attacked by hordes of sinister enemies lead by Mr. Demon, who, for reasons unknown, is bent on destruction. It is now time to use each of the Ninjas' unique skills and powers - even the Ol' Master Ninja comes out of retirement to fight off the evil and secure Ninjatown, one district at a time. [SouthPeak Games]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. GameShark
    91
    Ninjatown has “sleeper hit” written all over it. It certainly looks innocent enough on the outside – it’s cute and goofy, and oozes sugary sweetness, as it’s actually based on a stuffed toy line (the Shawnimals, created by ex game journo Shawn Smith). But underneath that fluffy exterior is a seriously addictive tower defense game that is as hardcore as it is adorable.
  2. GameZone
    90
    A must-have for strategy game fans everywhere.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    84
    There's a ton of levels, lots of cool ninjas, and a strong multiplayer mode. This game is highly addictive.
  4. Thunderbolt
    80
    The overall approach is fairly simple, but the level design is well thought out and offers a substantial challenge for gamers of all ages. It’s also a meaty package, presenting players with a sizeable single-player experience and both single and multi-card, multiplayer gameplay. Ninjatown weighs in as: highly recommended.
  5. Giant Bomb
    80
    Don't judge Ninjatown by its cover. It's funny and clever in a way that grown-ups can appreciate, and the increasingly complex strategy is engrossing and challenging enough to keep you coming back right up to the very end.
  6. Nintendojo
    78
    Ninjatown does everything well for a tower-defense game on DS.
  7. Edge Magazine
    60
    Though its essential concept is well worn, Ninjatown is sturdily designed and offers a commendably flexible set of strategies for survival against the hordes. [Christmas 2008, p.97]
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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. BoyM
    Jan 27, 2009
    9
    The gameplay is simple, quick to learn, and right on for the DS, and the cuteness factor only adds to the enjoyment of this relatively The gameplay is simple, quick to learn, and right on for the DS, and the cuteness factor only adds to the enjoyment of this relatively straightforward tower defense game. The music, the graphics, and the style are all fun during the experience, and memorable as well. The only negative: It should have been straightforward to add more maps to the game, whether as part of the story or as extra maps a la advance wars.… Expand
  2. Murtle
    Oct 16, 2010
    8
    Coming from someone who doesn't normally like strategy games I loved this one. It was cute yet not too childish. The story line was engagingComing from someone who doesn't normally like strategy games I loved this one. It was cute yet not too childish. The story line was engaging and the levels were nice and diverse. Finished it pretty fast though, would have liked it to be longer.… Expand
  4. BogdanS
    Nov 22, 2008
    7
    Very cute little game. Gameplay wise it's essentially a tower defense game, but the art style and funny characters are where's the Very cute little game. Gameplay wise it's essentially a tower defense game, but the art style and funny characters are where's the "meat" of this game. Good light strategy on the go.… Expand
  5. BlogDog123
    May 26, 2011
    7
    A very adorable game that has a nice reference to Dragon Ball Z in it. A nice tower-defense strategy to play on-the-go if you're bored. JustA very adorable game that has a nice reference to Dragon Ball Z in it. A nice tower-defense strategy to play on-the-go if you're bored. Just don't expect to play it for long; the action gets VERY repetitive VERY quickly.… Expand
  6. Yojimbo2015
    May 25, 2023
    6
    Simple tower defence strategy game that's inoffensive but a bit too basic for older players.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best DS Game of 2008
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#44 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#49 Most Shared DS Game of 2008