2013 · Grip Games · Action · Arcade

Atomic Ninjas

PlayStation console exclusive

Atomic Ninjas is a colorful and funny multiplayer action game, in which you control super-powered ninjas in frantic online matches against other players.

Released: 8 October 2013
Platforms: PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita Windows macOS
Genres: Action Arcade Platformer
Developers: Grip Games
Publishers: —
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Themes: Action
Country: Czech Republic
Age ratings: ESRB T PEGI 7

About

Atomic Ninjas is a multiplayer 2.5D platform game developed by Czech company Grip Games. It was released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Grip Games planned to release Microsoft Windows and OS X versions; the game was greenlit on 27 November 2014, but is still unreleased as of 2018.

Keywords

ninja
2.5d
digital distribution
cross buy
pax prime 2013
ps3 & vita cross-play
playstation tv support

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Players can choose if they want to play in split-screen or as an online game. The game also includes a single-player option. There are multiple modes such as deathmatch or capture the flag. Players can choose out of seven playable ninjas and seven arenas to play in.

Players can't kill each other in direct fight but have to push their enemy into a trap, which is part of an arena. There are also skills that you can upgrade

Reception

The game received mixed or average reviews from critics. The most positive review came from PlayStation Universe which scored 75%. It praised portable gaming option, character and their super abilities. On the other hand, it criticised limited single-player and the design of arenas and low number of attacks.

The most negative review came from PlayStation LifeStyle which gave 30%. It criticised lack of content, repetitive gameplay, the visuals and bot system. On the other hand, it praised character design.