Mystical Ninja starring Goemon

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 1998
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

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  • Summary: A giant UFO has appeared over Oedo Castle, and the Mystical Ninja is off to save the world again! Control Goemon and his giant robot, Impact, Ebisimaru, a truly twisted ninja, Yae, the part-time militant mermaid, and Sasuke, a mechanical warrior. This brave band must travel from town toA giant UFO has appeared over Oedo Castle, and the Mystical Ninja is off to save the world again! Control Goemon and his giant robot, Impact, Ebisimaru, a truly twisted ninja, Yae, the part-time militant mermaid, and Sasuke, a mechanical warrior. This brave band must travel from town to town, collecting information and purchasing helpful items in their quest to defeat the dreaded Peach Mountain Shoguns.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. TotalGames.net
    85
    An enjoyable, fun-filled game which should keep you puzzling for a long time to come.
  2. 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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  3. IGN
    76
    If you're turned off by slightly strange Japanese humor, stay away from this game. N64 owners eager to get their hands on anything that smells even remotely of an RPG will find a funny title.
  4. GameSpot
    67
    Mystical Ninja will be digital culture shock to the uninitiated. Mystical Ninja is a solid, quirky, and entirely rehashed title that holds its own well against the horde of painful Mario clones.
  5. 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.
  6. Hot Games
    60
    The odd nature of the story and world is a change of pace (now there's an understatement) from the rest of the pack, and this one is probably worth checking out.
  7. Game Revolution
    42
    Combine equal parts Super Mario 64, Japanese soap opera, Telly Tubbies, and LSD freakout. Shake (don't stir). And pour into your Nintendo. This will approximate the effect of Mystical Ninja, the most incomprehensible of incomprehensible anime games I have ever seen. Confusing, obtuse, ridiculous and very, very mediocre.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. 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 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.… Expand
  2. Turjegb
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    So much fun this is Konami best game and should be remade since now they are back!
  4. Xanadeux23
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This game is a place I will always want to return to. Amazed at the dim-witted review sites that reported a negative sort of culture shock. IThis game is a place I will always want to return to. Amazed at the dim-witted review sites that reported a negative sort of culture shock. I played this in 5th grade (not really even knowing what Japan was) and did not find any of the story, characters or humor the least bit puzzling or confounding.… Expand
  5. 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 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.… Expand
  6. FrannyFantastic
    Nov 15, 2014
    7
    This is my go-to game for nostalgic pleasure. Though the platforming-heavy sections are quite average, the Zelda-like dungeons are hugelyThis is my go-to game for nostalgic pleasure. Though the platforming-heavy sections are quite average, the Zelda-like dungeons are hugely enjoyable. The impressive boss battles, quirky presentation and fantastic music also help to make this a really fun experience.… Expand
  7. AnthonyB.
    Aug 24, 2007
    7
    This game is perfect.The things that ruin it are the extremely slow frame-rate and the camera problems.
  8. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jun 1, 2018
    4
    I don't know what it was about this game, but I just couldn't get into it. The game looked good and everything, I just didn't get invested inI don't know what it was about this game, but I just couldn't get into it. The game looked good and everything, I just didn't get invested in the story.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best N64 Game of 1998
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#7 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
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#6 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998