Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Aug 25, 2022

  Really wish I could remap the keyboard controls.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 25, 2016

  controls really well and has decent level design. however, the mechanics are minimalistic to a fault and the difficulty is cheap, rather than genuine (i.e. lots of instant death traps that are a chore to avoid rather than a challenge). this really limits the level design and overall gameplay doesnt generate enough fun with its platforming; instead it rapidly goes between boredom and annoyance. it's faithful to an older era and can be picked up pretty cheap though, so it could still be for you
• gamedeal user

  Jun 29, 2016

  I see so many games that want to be modern versions of NES classics. 90% of the time, they fail to emulate anything but the limitations of the medium - only two buttons, limited color palette, etc. Ninja Seki DX knows what made the greats of the era great, and what separated them from the hundreds of shitty NES games that we've all since forgotten about. Tight controls, challenging gameplay, and level design that teaches the player as they play. I really wish this had been released in 1990, where it would have gotten the acclaim it deserves. As of now, it sadly remains in the indie bargain bin alongside dozens of visually similar but far, far inferior retro-style platformers. Please give it a chance!
• gamedeal user

  Aug 9, 2016

  I bought this because i read that it plays a lot like mega man. Yes it does. 16 levels of pure platforming bliss. Only thing i dislike about the game is the shitty achievements.
• gamedeal user

  Sep 22, 2016

  The game started as a freeware game, and you can still legally download it for free. You really should buy this game either if you're a huge fan and want some additional modes or if you want to support the developpers. As for me, I saw it featured ninjas, so I couldn't resist.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 31, 2017

  I really do like this game, but it's basically Mega Man 1's Gameboy port as a fanhack to make it slightly harder. - Sprites are too big - Can't see very far ahead (Gameplay area is about the dimensions of a Gameboy screen) - Enemies shoot you from off screen (You can shoot them when they spawn just offscreen too, but only after you memorize their locations) - Constant near-death jumps by spikes and double-jump points next to pits - Weird double-jump/swim mechanic when hopping on the surface of water like a ninja - Good soundtrack (I've only listened to the remix version admittedly) So it boils down to another indie game that remembers the NES/Gameboy days for the difficulty and hardware limitations first and the fun second. Because of that I can't recommend it to anyone.
• gamedeal user

  Aug 3, 2020

  No Controller support. Camera view just small enough to be annoying.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 22, 2020

  I used to play the heck out of the freeware version of this game. Ninja Senki DX is a directors cut version of the freeware title "Ninja Senki". The gameplay is like mega man and contra where you run and shoot ninja stars instead of shooting the mega buster/guns. I like the sprite work and animation. Very smooth and high quality. The game is pretty difficult,but just like games of the day and say it with me "The more you play,the better you will be" holds VERY true here. Controls are spot on has very simple controls,coupled with music that gets stuck in your head you have a real sleeper winner here. I really enjoyed the freeware game and I wanted to show my support. If I had to give a negative it would be (to me at least) I don't see anything different from the free version,but still $5 is well worth the price of this 8 bit style action platformer that is sure to give you plenty of enjoyment (and pain the first time around). I highly recommend!