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Mystical Ninja starring Goemon
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 10 critic reviews
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Based on 15 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Konami
Genre(s): Adventure, Platform
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: April 1, 1998
Summary
The setting is reminiscent of medieval Japan, but you certainly won't want to use this game to study for a history exam. How 'bout alien invaders who look and act like the cast from a third-rate Broadway musical? A map bearer known as Mr. Elly Fant? And, oh yes, Mystical Ninja must surely be the first video game in which you get to ride a giant roller-skating robot around the Japanese countryside. Of that we have no doubt. Once you get beyond the extremely strange trappings, though, Mystical Ninja merits plenty of applause for its depth and variety of game play. Melding Super Mario 64-style acrobatics with Zeldaesque power-ups, weapons and attacks, the pak has plenty to offer both action and adventure fans. While far from a full-blown RPG, Mystical Ninja should appeal mightily to players who've been waiting patiently for the N64's first big epic. [Nintendo]
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What The Critics Said
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TotalGames.net
An enjoyable, fun-filled game which should keep you puzzling for a long time to come.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Mystical Ninja had a nation of young adults spiking and dying their hair. Or not. [Jan 2004, p.189]
IGN
If you're turned off by slightly strange Japanese humor, stay away from this game. N64 owners eager to get their hands on anything that smells even remotely of an RPG will find a funny title.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
This game is a solid title. Like a Honda Civic, it doesn't do anything to blow your socks off but it doesn't dissapoint you either. It's a reliable source of FUN!!
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
Games rarely have any sense of culture at all … but those looking for a relatively enjoyable adventure with lots of wit should prepare for a trip to feudal Japan. You won't soon forget it.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Mystical Ninja will be digital culture shock to the uninitiated. Mystical Ninja is a solid, quirky, and entirely rehashed title that holds its own well against the horde of painful Mario clones.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
The odd nature of the story and world is a change of pace (now there's an understatement) from the rest of the pack, and this one is probably worth checking out.
Read Full Review >Nintendorks
In conclusion, this is a pretty good game, but I doubt I'll add it to my library since it isn't that difficult and doesn't have any lasting value.
Read Full Review >Games Domain
If you've the stomach for the Japanese silliness, there just might be something here for you. This game is not a true RPG however. Expect a quirky 3d platformer that is easy to play and surprisingly long.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Combine equal parts Super Mario 64, Japanese soap opera, Telly Tubbies, and LSD freakout. Shake (don't stir). And pour into your Nintendo. This will approximate the effect of Mystical Ninja, the most incomprehensible of incomprehensible anime games I have ever seen. Confusing, obtuse, ridiculous and very, very mediocre.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
[Anonymous] gave it a9:
This is one of the most original games out there, but it is not quite perfect. The gameplay is very simple, there are plenty of WTF moments that will keep you laughing, the story is just as odd... I could go on for ages. However, there is one downside: It's a bit too easy (see also: Bioshock). Luckily, it's still fun and it is necessary to try it at least one. In fact, if somebody was selling this game with an N64 for 90 dollars, I'd seriously consider buying it.
Eric T. gave it a10:
This is the best game on the 64, it is like a Japaneses Zelda with great music and you really get into it. The people who don't like it must be on drugs.
Anthony B. gave it a7:
This game is perfect.The things that ruin it are the extremely slow frame-rate and the camera problems.
Andrew K. gave it a10:
Great game, incredible scenario, music and characters.
Arnout gave it a6:
Not a bad game I guess, but I found it rather boring. The level design is empty...wel in the beginning of the game for sure, the ugly music, graphics - there wasn't anything I liked in the beginning of the game while I didn't get used and wasn't intrigued by the world I visited And finally I didn't have the patience to talk to the folks in town. so I got stuck very soon, not knowing what to do next, but I didn't care: a reason enough to stop playing.
Robert A. gave it a 7:
Yes. this was a fun one. i got stuck in the middle of the game though. :( never attempted to finish it.
Robert C. gave it a 10:
Probably the most underrated game in video game history. This is game had action, RPG-elements, strange humor, and an expansive level format that made it truly seem like it's own living, breathing world. I would recommened Goemon to ANYONE.
