- very short - never really felt I was in danger or that my skills had any meaning - writing style inconsistent and not always immersive - clearly written as the first in a series and as such has no satisfying ending - I felt no real connection to any of the characters I encountered - overall a sloppy product
Choice of the Ninja
- Release Date:
- Nov 17, 2017
- Developer:
- Choice of Games
- Publisher:
- Choice of Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
In the high-stakes game of politics between two feudal lords, you are a ninja village's chosen warrior. Earn glory for your clan as you battle your enemies, becoming a master of magic, combat, and stealth.
Choice of the Ninja is an epic, 185,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Katherine Buffington, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
Will you bring peace to your village, or return home in shame? Will you serve your daimyo obediently, or defy his orders for the greater good? Or will you use your powers of invisibility for personal gain? The choice is yours.
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User Reviews
Tried calling my female ninja "Sakura" as a generic name, was told: "Sorry, this is not an episode of 'Naruto'. Please try again." 10/10 would be told I can't use a generic name again.
I bought this and "Avatar of the Wolf" on the same day, having played demos of a few of the "Choice Of" games and having previously bought and played three other titles. Avatar of the Wolf immediately captured my attention as an excellent game with lots of immersive world-building, interesting characters, and a pretty nice plot. Choice of the Ninja fell a bit flat in comparison, unfortunately. The characters were alright, but only the protagonist's friends really stood out. This is - unfortunately, or else I would not have purchased it - one of those stories that ends abruptly with a blurb about it being one of a series. That isn't something that the game tells you BEFORE you buy it and I wish it did. There's no second game in the series released as of yet, so you get through the plot only for it to end abruptly, with no pay-off. The game set up some interesting plot dynamics, but unfortunately never got to carry them out because of the way it "ended" if you could call it that.
This game is simply too thin on thin on the ground. While the story promises to go in a number of interesting directions with the Player choosing between multiple allegiances there is little in the way of payoff. This is because of the short length of the game which clocks in at 150,000 words compared to other Choice of Games titles, some of which are close to half a million words long. Choice of the Ninja also has no save system meaning that if you die late in the game, as I did, you have to start from the very beginning. Even the rating and companion systems in this game are shallow compared to other CoG titles. I bought this game during a sale but still don't think it is worthwhile.
A relatively short story, but I found it satisfying. The characters were decently developed, and the story was fast paced. I only noticed a couple of grammatical errors. Overall, I'd give this a 7/10, and I'd suggest giving it a read.
This is an interesting CYOA novella. In it you play as a ninja, just going through your graduation test, and then through a number of quests. Now, there are a lot of elements to the story that are interesting, though it ends rather abruptly. Still, it is decent enough. Though perhaps wait until it is on discount.
Good Game... but is much short, the price is too expensive for one short game.
Meh. I really enjoyed it and got hooked by it,but it was too short,too incomplete,unfortunately. I'm glad I bought it on discount,or I'd feel even more cheated.
I enjoy this story : it doesn't move in description to put more words in the count. Your are a hero and have a story to choose. That it Its little bit short so i find the price a bit too munch. This story clearly need some following. Does ninja live long and prosper ?
You play a character who's just graduating ninja training. Have a personal quest to find out what happened to your missing parents. The main conflict is between a brutal lord and a pacifist lord. Supporting the brutal lord will make you wealthy+powerful, whereas supporting the pacifist lord is seen as more honorable path. Two ninja companions, a nice guy and a vengeful girl. Seems like there's gonna be a part 2, but this is a complete story. Pros: -Need to pass a ninja graduation test right off the bat. It's like solving a puzzle. -Pick your gender and name after passing ninja graduation test. Kinda lets you test out your character. -Enjoyed the fight scenes, especially the final fight. Very tricky. -Total of 4 missions you wil go on, vary in length. -Multiple opportunities to switch sides, become a double agent, unlock alternate options by working for other characters. Cons: -Didn't like how all your stats started at 50. They go up the more you use them, neglecting a stat wil...
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Choice of the Ninja cost?
Choice of the Ninja costs $5.99.
What are the system requirements for Choice of the Ninja?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Choice of the Ninja available on?
Choice of the Ninja is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Choice of the Ninja worth buying?
Choice of the Ninja has 67% positive reviews from 15 players.
When was Choice of the Ninja released?
Choice of the Ninja was released on Nov 17, 2017.
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