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Mark of the Ninja

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  • 17-09-2012 2:26pm
    #1
    johnny_ultimate
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    Surprised to see this hasn't been mentioned here yet, especially given the very positive response it has received from critics (the word 'perfect' being used in a surprising number of blurbs).

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLj__iYSV8


    I've played through the first two levels and am really enjoying it. It's a simple premise, and the game isn't the most challenging ever, but I'm finding my search for elegance and perfection is making levels take far longer than they possibly should :pac: The mechanics work really well, and in a welcome change the art design is fully formed to enhance and assist the gameplay: full of dark corners, shadows and dangerous light sources.

    It's a very tightly designed 2D platformer, and the trial is tantalising enough that a purchase was a no brainer :)


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    Retr0gamer
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    I was put off this by the Shank games being borderline crap but I'll give the trial a go.
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    johnny_ultimate
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    Yeah didn't even realise it was by the Shank guys until I had played this for a few hours. Aside from the character art being similar, it shouldn't put you off: this is a much better designed game.


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    Temptamperu
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    This game is so much fun. Ima kill everything!!!!!


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    BizzyC
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    That looks pretty good, will have to check it out.


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    Mr E
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    I liked the demo, but it wasn't enough to entice me to pay full whack. I'm sure it will be discounted in the Christmas/NY sales.

    Having said that, a lot of podcasts I listened to recently have raved about how good it is.


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    Temptamperu
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    I got this yesterday and it had recommended games so i clicked on crimson alliance and then got it for free. same happened when i got braid.


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    YouSavedMyLife
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    Dismissed it after hearing it was made by the same team that made Shank. Saw the quick look on Giantbomb and it looks very good. Its not just a mindless 2D Beat-em-up. Gonna pick it up for sure when i dont have so many games to play :rolleyes:


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    BizzyC
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    Went home and bought this last night, played the first level.

    Pretty good... Worth the download


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    pixelburp
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    Bumping the thread as I picked this up myself after reading some of the buzz on other gaming sites; the hype is justified, it's a quality stealth 'em up (the best since Thief?) and would recommend it, sale or no sale.

    The art-style looks great throughout, with the variation of animations & behaviour giving it a natural flow, and the game's use of light & shadow makes even otherwise-simple rooms feel like a puzzle in themselves. I enjoy the scoring system too, trying to find more elaborate / sneaky ways of racking up points.

    My only complaint might be the lack of non-lethal options for those of us not wanting to kill everyone, but otherwise it's one of the games of the year for me.


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    Doodee
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    I always wanted to be a ninja named Mark.


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    Mr E
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    It is on sale tomorrow.... (one day only)


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