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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty! Discover how hard a 32,000kg ninja hits with The Ninja Saviours!

What works
  • Unique and varied character playstyles
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Excellent soundtrack with multiple options
  • Challenging and skill-based combat
  • Local co-op mode
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length with mandatory full runs
  • No online multiplayer
  • Erratic enemy ai and inconsistent boss difficulty
  • Limited control customization on pc
  • Frustrating final boss mechanics

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Violence.

Why this game works

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