I-Ninja
GameCube- Publisher: Namco
- Release Date: Dec 4, 2003
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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A great throwback, mixing several different game elements, to create perhaps one of the most enjoyable games I’ve ever played.
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Play MagazineIf rich visuals, stunning environments, and the most diversity-packed gameplay of this year or any other sound good to you, I have a ninja for you to meet. [Dec 2003, p.81]
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I-Ninja just oozes with a perfect blend of charm, humor, and visual quality that has been long overdue in a platform game. A definite must-own title.
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Nintendo PowerThe controls are tight, the gameplay is varied and the whole experience feels polished. [Feb 2004, p.147]
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It’s jam-packed with clever little touches, and only really disappoints in that it has to end.
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It’s cute and funny and at the same time it takes the gameplay seriously. The subtle touches that are found throughout the game are what make it such a joy to play.
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Looks and feels like a playable Saturday morning TV show. It's quick and responsive, maintains a solid framerate and almost always keeps the camera angles in the right positions.
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It's not easy, it's pretty funny, and you'll only rarely do the same thing twice. It's there to test a wide variety of skills, or to simply entertain those with short attention spans, and it succeeds at both.
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Super-serious types who regularly dust their Ninja Scroll collections might have problems with its goofy, irreverent tone, but pure gamers will find a lot of pure fun.
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A short but well-crafted third-person action game with a surprising variety of gameplay.
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TotalGames.netIt's always sad to see a good game be slowly dragged down by visuals and sound. This could have been great but a collection of small faults makes this yet another fairly average title.
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The longevity factor makes it a rental for even vaguely experienced players. On the other hand, as a young player's introduction to gaming, I-Ninja is nearly the perfect tool.
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The solid game mechanics and brilliant level designs make for a relatively good time, though the overall linear track that the game takes tends to drag the experience down a bit.
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The controls hold up better than in most platformers, the levels are well-designed, and your character has a good repertoire of attacks. There's a lot of variety, too.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyI love what this game offers - classic 3D platforming with a supercool mini-ninja dude. The problem is, I-Ninja doesn't offer a whole heckuva lot of it. You can blast through the entire game in a few sessions. [Dec 2003, p.192]
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I would call I-Ninja a beginner action platformer, something excellent for a young niece or nephew. It is a really easy game, all things considered, even though there were a few times when I cursed the thing.
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Merely an average action platformer. There are some bright points, such as an abundance of moves, and some interesting levels, but this is overshadowed by bland presentation and disjoined gameplay.
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This game has a huge lifespan, as I eventually found it such a pain to play I couldn’t play for more than 15 minutes max a day.
Awards & Rankings
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#83 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#51 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 15
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Mixed: 5 out of 15
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Negative: 1 out of 15
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JonH.Mar 26, 2005
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RyanM.Feb 20, 2004