Ninja Senki is a 2D action platform video game created by Canadian indie developer Jonathan Lavigne. It was inspired by classic NES games such as Ninja JaJaMaru-kun and Mega Man. The 8-bit style game has the same resolution as Game Boy console games (160 x 144 pixels).
The game was originally released on December 20, 2010, and was available as a freeware on Windows. The deluxe version was later released on February 23, 2016, under the name of Ninja Senki DX by the independent developer Tribute Games. It is available on Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.
Gameplay The player controls Hayate, a master of shurikenjutsu. After Princess Kinuhime is killed by a demon, Hayate sets out to avenge her death. He abandons the use of invisibility and fights mythological creatures, demons and other enemies throughout the game.
The game is single-player and consists of 16 levels with multiple endings. The Ninja Senki DX edition adds three gameplay modes: Hardcore Mode, which disables saving; Boss Rush Mode; and Challenge Mode. Challenge Mode requires players to complete the 16 levels under specific conditions, such as defeating every enemy, collecting all kobans, or finishing within a time limit.
Development The game was created by Jonathan Lavigne. The original soundtrack of Ninja Senki was composed by Patrice Bourgeault and the sound effects where created by Jean Chan.
In 2016, Ninja Senki DX was released as an official production from Tribute Games. It features new enemy designs. Any foe that used similar sprites but a different color palette were completely redesigned as new enemies. The effect upon killing enemies was also changed. While the enemies in the original release died in a rain of blood red spheres, they now disappear in a small firework explosion.
The soundtrack has been remixed by Patrice Bourgeault again. In Ninja Senki DX, it is possible to play either with the original soundtrack or the remixed version.
References
External links Official website Press Kit from the developer