Mystical Ninja starring Goemon

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 60
  3. Negative: 2 out of 60
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  1. Arnout
    Aug 21, 2006
    6
    Not a bad game I guess, but I found it rather boring. The level design is empty...wel in the beginning of the game for sure, the ugly music, graphics - there wasn't anything I liked in the beginning of the game while I didn't get used and wasn't intrigued by the world I visited And finally I didn't have the patience to talk to the folks in town. so I got stuck very Not a bad game I guess, but I found it rather boring. The level design is empty...wel in the beginning of the game for sure, the ugly music, graphics - there wasn't anything I liked in the beginning of the game while I didn't get used and wasn't intrigued by the world I visited And finally I didn't have the patience to talk to the folks in town. so I got stuck very soon, not knowing what to do next, but I didn't care: a reason enough to stop playing.… Expand
  2. AnthonyB.
    Aug 24, 2007
    7
    This game is perfect.The things that ruin it are the extremely slow frame-rate and the camera problems.
  3. RobertA.
    Jul 15, 2004
    7
    Yes. this was a fun one. i got stuck in the middle of the game though. :( never attempted to finish it.
  4. helena23
    Oct 23, 2011
    7
    i dont undrstand bad reviews i actually liked this game its pretty weird but is a japanese style rpg adventure plataformer and its fun which is the most important thing i loved goemon turning into super sayan and giant robot battle
  5. 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 hugely enjoyable. The impressive boss battles, quirky presentation and fantastic music also help to make this a really fun experience.
  6. Za_Uvek
    Jan 24, 2022
    6
    A very weird, but not so wonderful action platformer that tries to squeeze in some RPG elements. The game-play and setting is like a mix of Mario 64 and Zelda Ocarina of Time. The story is interesting enough, very cartoonishly evil villain creating havoc etc etc. The overall theme for the game though is extremely Japanese in the sense that nothing makes sense! That's not necessarily a badA very weird, but not so wonderful action platformer that tries to squeeze in some RPG elements. The game-play and setting is like a mix of Mario 64 and Zelda Ocarina of Time. The story is interesting enough, very cartoonishly evil villain creating havoc etc etc. The overall theme for the game though is extremely Japanese in the sense that nothing makes sense! That's not necessarily a bad thing, however it becomes a problem when it's hard to get a sense of purpose and direction. I had to fumble around a bit in the first town, talking to NPCs in order to get a little idea of where to go. But even then, there was a big sense of randomness to it and very little direction.

    If you do like the quirkiness of the Japanese cartoon style humour, you might find this appealing. However, the overall muddled game design makes this a hard one to pick up and play. Only for those looking for a particular niche.    … Expand

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

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. 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.
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  2. TotalGames.net
    85
    An enjoyable, fun-filled game which should keep you puzzling for a long time to come.
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  3. 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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