The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
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  1. PneumaticHat
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    This 10/10 is not assigned lightly!

    The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a fantastic, FANTASTIC update. It's really a complete package. You have eight stages. You have three characters to start and two to unlock. You have Hard Mode, which does not mess around. You have time attack with leaderboards. You have the choice of green or red. You have two extra versions of the    This 10/10 is not assigned lightly!

    The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a fantastic, FANTASTIC update. It's really a complete package. You have eight stages. You have three characters to start and two to unlock. You have Hard Mode, which does not mess around. You have time attack with leaderboards. You have the choice of green or red. You have two extra versions of the soundtrack to unlock, from three different time periods of the series. It's only $20.

    The new sprite art looks absolutely excellent. Audio is great with some very fun updated soundtrack decisions, and a welcome return of the "uagh, hurg, breek breek, fafafoom" sound design that made Ninja Warriors: Again so satisfying (and some other audio that I won't spoil). Controls are 1:1 responsive, provided you have a low-latency television. Responsive controls are not so common these days. The ninjas all have new moves, further differentiating their already wildly different playstyles, and the enemies have some new surprises, too.

    I started my first playthrough with cautious optimism, and having completed a run, I can say the game is EXACTLY what an arcade brawler remake should be: fast, beautiful, and challenging. Enemy attacks and footwork are telegraphed just enough to allow No-Hit runs, but you'll be playing for awhile to achieve one! The AI is now very effective at seeking out and punishing careless mistakes, and enemy formations are demanding, so play well!

    I got stuck a few times on Normal -- enough to learn the boss patterns and remember how to play. Notably, the final level forced me to really memorize my attack ranges and delegate threat levels to different enemies, which I haven't had to do in a 2D beat-em-up for quite awhile. Every enemy could be the most dangerous one depending on the room setup, and I really like that. The last ten minutes of my first run began with a near-death rush through grenades and gunfire to grab a health pack, and the final boss fell after lots of concentration, to a clutch hit at 1 HP. I wouldn't have it any other way!

    If you like beat-em-ups AT ALL, get The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors. Seriously. It's one of the greats and it's worth having. Now I have to get back to playing it, over and over and over.    … Expand
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    This 2019 re-release of the SNES classic will appeal to retro fans. While not as good as Final Fight or The Revenge of Shinobi, it's an enjoyable side-scrolling beat em' up. The updates include a co-op mode, extra playable characters and unlockable bonus soundtracks. Other additions include a remixed musical score, new sprite art and attack moves. You can also tackle a Hard difficultyThis 2019 re-release of the SNES classic will appeal to retro fans. While not as good as Final Fight or The Revenge of Shinobi, it's an enjoyable side-scrolling beat em' up. The updates include a co-op mode, extra playable characters and unlockable bonus soundtracks. Other additions include a remixed musical score, new sprite art and attack moves. You can also tackle a Hard difficulty level and Time Attack. As a piece of nostalgia, "Return of the Warriors" is good fun. I would rate it with an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  3. djdizzy
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    Beautifully drawn sprites with added frames of animation over the Ninja Warriors SNES port it’s a remake of. It has a standout soundtrack and has widescreen support now too. If you have nostalgia and fond memories of the arcade original or SNES re-release then you’ll want to pick this up, it’s definitively the best version. But if you’re not familiar with the originals then you may wantBeautifully drawn sprites with added frames of animation over the Ninja Warriors SNES port it’s a remake of. It has a standout soundtrack and has widescreen support now too. If you have nostalgia and fond memories of the arcade original or SNES re-release then you’ll want to pick this up, it’s definitively the best version. But if you’re not familiar with the originals then you may want to pass. There isn’t much material or replay value. It has unlockable characters but they all have a very limited moveset. I think the game in general is far too limited in every aspect for any newcomers.… Expand

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Digital Chumps
    Oct 23, 2019
    82
    While I would have personally preferred the addition of three player support, or even extra stages or modes, Natsume and Project Tengo did a great job of resurrecting a classic for modern audiences and adding two new playable characters. Other cool features include a timer to encourage speed runs, with online leaderboard support, and being able to unlock the soundtracks from the original and the ’94 games. Beautiful sprite art and animation, and a nostalgic-inducing soundtrack add wonderfully to the experience as well.
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  2. Video Chums
    Oct 22, 2019
    60
    The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is worth playing through once or twice and after that, you've experienced all it has to offer.
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  3. Wccftech
    Oct 21, 2019
    80
    The Ninja Saviors needs little introduction, proving to be as faithful to the SNES classic as one can get. The updated presentation and new characters make this a one-way trip worth playing once again.
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