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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.

What works
  • Challenging and skill-based combat
  • Extensive weapon variety and customization
  • Humorous and charming story
  • Strong co-op multiplayer support
  • Vibrant pixel art and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep difficulty spikes late game
  • Repetitive gameplay over time
  • Broken achievements and limited in-game info
  • Lack of quality of life features (e.g. restart level)
  • Visual clutter and occasional control frustrations

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

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