I-Ninja

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2003
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
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  1. Starfighters76
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    I-Ninja is a very fun and engaging platformer that goes above and beyond what you'd originally expect of it, with great diversity in gameplay and beautiful graphics. It is definitely a game directed towards children, however, adults should also find a lot of entertainment value here. If you have a kid, this would be a perfect game for them, as it has a lot to offer.
  2. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 30, 2011
    9
    A formulaic, but wildly fun platformer for all ages. Pros: Engaging main character; lots of fun level design, gameplay elements, and secrets; solid controls; fantastic visuals. Cons: Formulaic; repetitious; too short, too shallow.
  3. PhredG.
    Mar 7, 2004
    9
    Just rented it, definitely a must-buy now. good fun.
  4. R.K.
    Aug 8, 2004
    7
    Good game but very frustrating to play. nice graphics.
  5. MaxR.
    Dec 11, 2003
    9
    I-Ninja really stands out it has great graphics for a Namco production and takes a long time to beat the game.
  6. TipsyMcBee
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    Despite the frustrating challenges and missions, I-Ninja is still an Incredibly fun platformer. The game contains a simple (but appealing) visual direction, solid controls, a catchy soundtrack and a great sense of humour, especially when Billy West voices as the main protagonist in this game. The story and boss fights were pretty forgettable, but somehow the nostalgic atmosphere of theDespite the frustrating challenges and missions, I-Ninja is still an Incredibly fun platformer. The game contains a simple (but appealing) visual direction, solid controls, a catchy soundtrack and a great sense of humour, especially when Billy West voices as the main protagonist in this game. The story and boss fights were pretty forgettable, but somehow the nostalgic atmosphere of the game becomes easily playable. If you are looking for a 3D platformer with a lot of collecting and tough challenges, then I-Ninja is right up your turf. Too bad this is the only game from the I-Ninja franchise, which never got a sequel after the game's release.… Expand
  7. Joruto
    Aug 22, 2012
    10
    I have no idea why this game has such a low score!!

    It's a platformer where you can kick back relax and have fun! :)
  8. Kazek7
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    I've spent many hours on this game, Its a fun plat former. It can get wildly difficult at times, But not enough to prompt me into chucking my controller at the wall. This is a gem worth picking up, If you didn't pick it up 11 years ago. It's a shame this game has never made a comeback since.
  9. SoGuysWeDidIt
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing game , totally recommend it.
    Its such a great game to introduce platformers in the PS2 , it definitly deserves more praise that it has.
  10. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    One of the most outstanding platformers of its time. The story is virtually nonexistent, just standard go there, beat bad guys, get this etc. but the gameplay is so much fun and has a lot of diverse elements. It still feels great even today!
  11. toto07
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    description :
    3d platformer/jeu d'action dans un univers un peu mécanisé, où on incarne un ninja dont le devoir est d'arrêter la domination des cranx.
    Les + : - très bon platformer, bon beat them all - toujours à la recherche de nouvelles idées de gameplay (boxing, toucher couler, course à pieds, roule sur tonneau), surprenant et agréable - challenging, parfois difficile - les ost    description :
    3d platformer/jeu d'action dans un univers un peu mécanisé, où on incarne un ninja dont le devoir est d'arrêter la domination des cranx.

    Les + :
    - très bon platformer, bon beat them all
    - toujours à la recherche de nouvelles idées de gameplay (boxing, toucher couler, course à pieds, roule sur tonneau), surprenant et agréable
    - challenging, parfois difficile
    - les ost sont parfois étranges, cyber à des moments puis douce à d'autres, R.A.S sur la vf.

    Les - :
    - diversité des mobs
    - système d'upgrade, peu poussé, je ne serai pas contre un moyen d'augmenter mes compétences à l'aide de points, car ici à par l'épée et la couleur de la ceinture on n'upgrade rien
    - combos restrictif, redondant hélas
    - mission à répéter pour continuer l'aventure avec cette fois un objectif en plus mais ce sont toujours les 3 même (course contre la montre, récolte de pièces, compteur d'ennemis à tabasser).
    - peu de niveaux pour chaque nouvel map
    - peu inspiré dans le level design, banal, environnment qui se ressemble même en changeant de zones : toujours la zone rocheuse, même patern de couleurs, D.A peu inspiré.
    - humour burlesque enfantin trop discrète, le jeu aurait gagné a en abuser pour distinguer son univers.

    On s'amuse quelques heures, puis le jeu devient lassant à force de devoir répéter les mêmes missions pour progresser, j'ai quand même eu ma ceinture noire et suis allé déconstiper
    le boss final (au passage inutile). La meilleure chose de ce jeu sont les divers mini-jeux et gameplay différents qu'il propose parfois, le platforming est cool aussi.
    Edité par Namco (aujourd'hui Bandai Namco), et développé par Argonauts studio (tristement célèbre pour leur jeu Catwoman, mais ils ont aussi fait des jeux Harry Potter, qui sont
    stylés).    … Expand
  12. PriestGascoigne
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Um dos jogos favoritos da minha vida, muito divertido, com animações muito legais
  13. IdleSpace
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    Играл в версию на ПК.
    Вполне средненький бит-эм-ап с разнообразным геймплеем.
    Чисто поностальгировать вполне неплохо, может и любители жанра оценят.

Awards & Rankings

92
#92 Best PS2 Game of 2003
25
#25 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. 3DAvenue
    85
    I-Ninja takes the stereotypes typically used around ninja characters, and exploits them into quite a humorous and enjoyable game.
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  2. Gamer's Hell
    78
    Overall, Gameplay is excellent, yet at many times, it can get tough.
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  3. GMR Magazine
    60
    The schizophrenia works, but just barely, because the game does nothing particularly brilliantly. [Jan 2004, p.72]
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