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humanfish · 19-01-2009, 11:36 AM

Eidos has announced Mini Ninjas, a new action game from Danish developer, Io Interactive, for PC, DS, Wii and next gen platforms this autumn.

IOI is most famous (more like infamous for K&L lol) for the Hitman franchise as well as Kane & Lynch.

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.

You will learn different fighting skills and be able to master various types of magic as the game progresses.

“Mini Ninjas represents a truly special game for us,” said Niels Jørgensen, General Manager of Io Interactive.

“The whole team is very excited about it, because it is unique in so many ways. From the art style to the characters and the depth of the game – Mini Ninjas has that exceptional appeal, which is sure to keep both young and old very entertained.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-DCJ2Y6GSs

SlinkDaddy · 20-01-2009, 11:52 PM

I think I may be too old to like this one

. Surely though Eidos are more famous for re-inventing the platform genre with Tomb Raider than it is for Hitman or Kane and Lynch though

?

clc.sheff · 21-01-2009, 9:36 AM

"Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom."

That's what video game descriptions should be like! Just like the good old days

'Evil samurai lord in his fortress of doom' - .

I really want this to be good even though I am probably too old for it but it looks great fun. Is it full retail or a psn mini game?

humanfish · 29-05-2009, 11:56 PM

loads of new info/vids on this little game. It has a really fresh art style and looks fun if a little easy. But if it is done well thats fine, it looks like a great pick up and ply game, maybe a good family game too.

Mini Ninjas Video Game, E3 09: Story Trailer HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

Mini Ninjas Video Game, E3 09: Features Interview HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

Mini Ninjas Video Game, E3 09: Hiro Gameplay Trailer HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

P-P-S-S · 23-06-2009, 12:00 AM

I am kinda looking forward to this one. The graphics on this and fat Princess look very much like those cute Wii game graphics.

Decadence1 · 17-08-2009, 7:33 PM

A demo for this should be coming on Thursday.

Mini Ninjas Demo Coming Shortly to XBL/PSN/PC - News - Gaming Union

Br0ken · 17-08-2009, 7:37 PM

This is ace, definitely going to pick this up for my little brother. Might even play it myself too

sunnybacon · 17-08-2009, 8:35 PM

This looks awesome, gonna buy this for ~~myself~~ my little bro (ovbiously)

*phairplay* · 20-08-2009, 9:40 PM

A great little game for a PSN GAME. Oh yer it's not. They want full price for this

They had me hooked until i found out that

Dancook · 21-08-2009, 9:31 AM

The combat wasn't varied enough for me, I got really bored playing the demo.

Thinking about it now, Heavenly Sword, Assassin's Creed and even Batman all offer counter attacks if you get the timing right. This is the kind of combat that keeps me interested.

Ok maybe I'm just too old for 'Mini Ninjas'

Mickus · 21-08-2009, 10:24 AM

Thought the demo was very good. Will pick it up for the lad when it's cheaper.

ElRazur · 21-08-2009, 1:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickus

Thought the demo was very good. Will pick it up for the lad when it's cheaper.

I have a different take. The demo is playable, but I wont go as far as calling it very good. The graphics look good though - they remind me of Crash Bandicot- I also like the 3-d polygon layout of the environment - the bamboo trees look good graphically.

The game play is some how lukewarm, I get the feeling it is not exactly spot- on or there when I played it. The button configuration during attack mode are just too simple and a bit too "button basher" approach for my liking.

I suppose this is aimed at kids. . . . I am not so sure I would be getting this one like I originally anticipated.

*phairplay* · 21-08-2009, 3:06 PM

I can see this being a good title for the Wii

Phill1978 · 23-08-2009, 2:45 PM

the demo is worth downloading. is it a game for me.. hmm well there are some mildly deeper elements like (VERY) basica fishing, and collection of items, like zelda for a 5yr old.

but the real plus is that my GF found a game she liked on ps3

Br0ken · 25-08-2009, 9:16 AM

Is there a good deal for this game anywhere? I've checked the usual websites and its £39.99 every where!

Magus · 25-08-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Br0ken

Is there a good deal for this game anywhere? I've checked the usual websites and its £39.99 every where!

£36.85?

Br0ken · 25-08-2009, 2:14 PM

Thanks but I dont want to shop with ShopTo.

P-P-S-S · 26-08-2009, 8:03 PM

Not bad price considering the quality of the game. i think this game will go platinum within a short period of time and the price will fall down (like LBP).

phillg1981 · 30-08-2009, 12:21 PM

Trophies Listed below: 21B | 9S | 5G | 1 Plat

Platinum
Congratulations, you have unlocked all trophies

Off You Go
Completed basic training

Found Futo
Find Futo

Found Suzume
Find and free Suzume

Found Shun
Find and free Shun

Found Kunoichi
Find and free Kunoichi

Found Tora
Find and free Tora

Lost and Found
Retrieve all five missing ninja

Off the Richter Scale
Defeat Boss Lumbering Fool

Smell You Later
Defeat Boss Windy Pants

Tripped and Fell
Defeat Boss Timid Swimmer

Crash Landing
Defeat Boss Screeching Owl

Restore Balance
Defeat the Evil Samurai Warlord

Animal Friend
Free all caged animals

Tree Hugger
Shake 15 trees

Sage of Philosophy
Reach level cap

Avalanche
Defeat an enemy as a snowball

Smooth Sailing
Flawless Great River Canyon rafting

Little Ninja
Complete game on easy or medium difficulty

Hard Little Ninja
Complete game on hard difficulty

Bow Before Me
Defeat 50 enemies with the bow

Stop! Futo Time!
Use Futo in combat on all levels

Eat My Dust
Travel far in full gallop

Pied Piper
Incite 50 enemies to dance

Poker
Defeat 30 spearmen with the spear

Don't Blame it on the Sunshine
Bring sunshine to all the denizens of the graveyard

No Conjurer of Cheap Tricks
Expend 1500 Ki using Kuji magic

Now You See Me ...
Defeat 100 enemies with stealth attack

Big Guy
Defeat a large one

Boardom
Defeat 10 enemies as the boar

Bear With Me
Defeat 10 enemies as the bear

Silent Assas... Ninja
Complete a level without being seen

Botanist
Collect one of each ingredient

Completist
Collect all Jizo statues

Tengu Friend
Complete all Wandering Tengu quests

Sightseeing
Visit all temples

humanfish · 04-09-2009, 9:13 PM

Mini Ninjas - £17.95 @ Zavvi
Makes the game worth a punt now probably, as opposed to full price. Especially for those with kids maybe.

zavvi.co.uk - Mini Ninjas PS3

DaddyDee · 06-09-2009, 6:32 PM

Just played the Demo with my 7 year old daughter and she loved it. I thought it was quite cool too. I think I may purchase this for her to play.