Ninja 1987 is an action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, paying homage to the great ninja games of the past. Take a nostalgic dive into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures the vintage sound. Ninja 1987 features 7 levels filled with enemies and traps. Our hero can wield shurikens and unleash powerful ninjitsu attacks.
I was able to get a digital review code of Ninja 1987 for my Xbox Series S console. The download was quite quick as the game isn’t too large. Once downloaded, I was able to grab my controller and press play to become a ninja. Once playing, I noticed the 8 bit style of Ninja 1987 just from the opening scenes. I’m moving around like it was the year 1987 literally all over again by attacking foes with my ninja skills. The chiptune music featured some tunes that brought back some happier times from my youth. I can jam to these tracks while driving in my car at times haha.
Ninja 1987 can be difficult with some challenges that will you get you to put on your thinking cap. The moments for me were when I would jump on walls and scale them to get to other parts of the game and escape enemies. There were numerous times that I fell and had to restart that climb during the game. Other than that, a fun nostaglic game that will give any gamer a reason to make the journey back to 1987.
Our thoughts
Pro:
- 8 Bit Style
- I enjoy any game that features an 8 bit style as nostalgia impacts my mood. I enjoy having a warm and relaxing mood and 8 bit games bring that to my mind.
- Chiptune
- I’m a sucker for chiptune music in any game and Ninja 1987 featured some good tunes. They are addicting to your ears and want to hear more while playing the game.
Con:
- Challenging
- The jumping on the walls to other parts of the wall during the game is extremely challenging. I kept on falling from the walls for what it seemed like ages until I decided to stop playing Ninja 1987.
Rating: 7 out of 10
Buy Ninja 1987 on Xbox here: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/ninja-1987/9mwmnpvt5p7t