I initially didn't like the art style, either. Play the demo -- maybe the best pure stealth gameplay since Thief II, and while the dialogue is a little embarrassing at times, the story is surprisingly engaging. Dark Horse of the Year for me.
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Mark of the Ninja |OT| The Art of Stealth
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I initially didn't like the art style, either. Play the demo -- maybe the best pure stealth gameplay since Thief II, and while the dialogue is a little embarrassing at times, the story is surprisingly engaging. Dark Horse of the Year for me.
robot
Member
Best ninja game I've ever played. I might actually dress like a ninja the next time I play it. Not really sure why, just feels like the right thing to do.
Seriously though, the game is incredible. The stealth/controls are so fluid. I just unlocked a dangling move and don't even know what to do with myself.
Seriously though, the game is incredible. The stealth/controls are so fluid. I just unlocked a dangling move and don't even know what to do with myself.
Dark Octave
Banned
Is the marketplace not working for anybody else?
That sounds like a great idea don't let them see you coming.
Baconsammy
Banned
Wise choice.
Rand0m TAG
Member
how big is the game, tempted to buy it if its small enough
DeathGlobe
Member
almost 2gb if I recall I think like 1.6
Lavalamp1138
Member
Yeah why buy a system with great games
Bought it, knew I would want to pick it up based off watching the earlier video with the dev walkthrough that was on giant bomb. Didn't realize it was going to be out today, for some reason thought there was still another week or two left before release. Downloading now, can't wait to start playing it.
Stripper13
Member
Outstanding.
Game is amazing.
Bought.
XBLA has been fucking amazing recently.
Game is amazing.
Bought.
XBLA has been fucking amazing recently.
Rand0m TAG
Member
downloading demo. hope it lives up to the hype
indigo-cyclops
Member
That quick look sold me to high hell and back on this one. NO waiting, will pick it up.
Man the controls look like some sort of cloud cushion.
Man the controls look like some sort of cloud cushion.
bodyboarder
Member
Oh it does.
sneakypete
Member
Just realized you can buy 400 point cards on Amazon, fk yeah. Gonna buy this when I get home.
Rand0m TAG
Member
amazing game. just bought it
Doug Heffernan
Member
It's as if they made this game just for me....
Except I'm not the only one who appreciates a well made pure stealth game. (In 2D!!!)
Except I'm not the only one who appreciates a well made pure stealth game. (In 2D!!!)
DeathGlobe
Member
This game is awesome as hell it defiantly is the best ninja game
ShinobiFist
Banned
Try Dust, and hated the demo. This game is what I was looking for. Something nice and chill.
boredofcanada
Member
i'm also waiting for an answer to this before I bite,
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Great minds. I had the same realization earlier when I played the demo.
My only gripe is that I wish the stealth kills had more audio impact. The camera zooms in and, :squish squish:. It feels subdued. Oh well, it will be money well spent.
sneakypete
Member
Very apt review my friend. No unnecessary sense of urgency gives me time to sit back and plan out how I want to tackle a room. Also I found a challenge room which was pretty neat as well.
Oh and this is probably pretty obvious, but I'm tired as shit so I suppose you'll have that, but say you accidentally select a guard or object with your darts. You're able to delect them with another 'Y' press. Took me fking myself over a few times to figure that one out lol.
Admiral Snackbar
Member
Very very very pleased with this one. The controls and the level design are in near perfect sync.
DeathGlobe
Member
They should of thrown in ask a ninja joke
I think it's hard to tell because it depends on how you play and if you try to do everything.
The Wizard
Member
Fuck it, bought. Can't resist a good stealth game.
AusRoachman
Member
Got Trial
Played 10 Mins
Brought instantly
Played 10 Mins
Brought instantly
Unhandled Exception
Member
Hell of a game. One that legitimately brings back a bunch of nostalgia because it feels like it belongs to a previous era of games. In the best possible way.
Well over that. Game has tons of replay value with New Game+ and the multiple challenges per level that you might not get on your first playthrough.
Buy this game people.
indigo-cyclops
Member
These are the N+ guys correct? It's only fitting they make such a fantastic ninja game. I Fucking love N+.
forgeforsaken
Member
I think they just worked on the XBLA port of N+. They did the Shank games and it shows in the art, but this game seems much much better than Shank.
Ken Masters
Banned
will buy this game one day, but I hate this $15 standard price, will wait for sale
I'm glad they didn't I wouldn't buy it.
Glad the game is getting such great response! Sounds amazing.
Oh yeah how am I gonna be able to afford something to eat for the rest of the month if I buy this game...
This game has more than enough content and production value to justify this price point. I am glad that the price dumping of the early XBLA days is over.
I agree with this. I get the same feeling I got playing SotN for the first time. This game is something special, something that I will replay for many years to come, something I will recommend to anybody looking for a game. It's just that good.
Soyongdori
Member
But 15 bucks is a steep price.
For me, it's just the same old bullshit with Canadian points/price. I only buy points cards on sale, because otherwise I'm getting ripped off. And at the moment, there is no sale.
Not really. Not for quality.
! I didn't know that. N+ is still one of the best Arcade titles out this generation. When the fuck are they gonna do another one?
A steep price for a sandwich. Not for a videogame.
This does annoy me. At our regular price, 1200 points is $18, not $15.