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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

NatsumeAtari Inc. · Oct 15, 2019

PC · PS4 · Switch

Teen

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A self-remaster of the 1994 spinoff to Taito's 1987 arcade classic, The NinjaWarriors, with The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors, Tengo Project have taken the original console beat 'em up and reimagined it, adding extra moves & combos, 2 new characters, 2 player co-op, fluid, even more hand animated pixel art and an amped up soundscape to boot! Select one of five android ninjas, each with their own unique ninjutsu techniques, and take the battle to Banglar's army alone, or with a ninja partner, as part of Mulk's revolutionary force! Maintaining the original's 16-bit style, Return of the Warriors expands its playfield from 4:3 to a wide 16:9, adding heavily redrawn backgrounds, even more fluidly animated characters and explosive pyrotechnics. The enhanced music comes courtesy of a new, arranged soundtrack, alongside unlockable soundtracks from the 16-bit console original, and arcade version, by Zuntata. Multiple difficulties provide challenge for even the most seasoned ninja, and Time Attack allows you to compete against on the leaderboards against the fastest masters of ninjutsu in the world!

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Scores by platform

PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 9.6

PlayStation 4

Critic 7.6 (12 critics) · Gamer 9.1

8.0

Nintendo Switch

Critic 7.8 (22 critics) · Gamer 9.5

8.3

Critic reviews

  • WorthPlaying

    Cody Medellin · Nov 28, 2019

    8.5
    The Ninja Warriors: Return of the Warriors is for those who love classic arcade or console games. Those players are fine with titles being a bit short, since the replayability comes through in getting better with the game or replaying with friends in tow. It certainly helps that everything from the expanded move set to the character differences and presentation is top-tier, 16-bit stuff and rather straightforward, except for the final boss. As long as you're coming in with a mindset of defeating the game more than once, you'll have a great time with this low-key classic.
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  • Shacknews

    Christopher Buffa · Nov 07, 2019

    7.0
    The fact that the digital version costs the same as the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle (with seven included games) at $19.99 makes it less appealing, but if you need The Ninja Saviors, I suggest picking up the physical version for $29.99 on Amazon while supplies last, since it comes with collectible items like an instruction manual and a mini poster. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a fun throwback to a simpler time, but the bonuses don’t make it a top five beat-em-up.
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  • GameSpace.com

    Steven Weber · Nov 05, 2019

    7.8
    Ninja Saviors - Return of the Warrior is a precious walk down memory lane. For players that did not play the original Ninja Warriors title on SNES, the nostalgia effect may not garner the same interest as with others that remember the original title. Still, The Ninja Saviors - Return of the Warrior still applies some present day additions that may keep beat'em up fans interested for many nun-chuck swinging hours.
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  • Pure Nintendo

    James Colozzi · Oct 23, 2019

    7.0
    It’s a solid beat-em-up with solid gameplay that brings back some of the fun of the arcade classics like Double Dragon and Final Fight. But once you beat it, unless you absolutely have to have the best leaderboard score, you’ll hardly touch it again. If you love old school games as I do, this game isn’t a complete waste of cash for the price. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors isn’t a bad game, just not a great one.
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  • Wccftech.com

    Kai Powell · Oct 20, 2019

    8.0
    With the recent resurgence of seeing classic SNES-era arcade titles remastered for modern consoles, The Ninja Saviors - Return of the Warriors is but one of what’s sure to be a growing genre. However, as one of the forerunners of the belt action genre, fans owe it to themselves to dig into what still holds up as one of the greats. What you get above and beyond the 1994 release is a clean presentation, two new characters and another couple hours with a truly timeless classic.
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  • Destructoid

    Chris Moyse · Oct 16, 2019

    7.0
    The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a smart and slick reworking of a classic. Though 2019 sensibilities sometimes date its thin gameplay, modern characters, surprisingly varied combat, and a very welcome co-op mode breathe new life into Taito's iconic title. The Ninja Saviors is ideal for retro game speedrunners and perfect filler for lazy afternoons or long journeys. Go ninja! Go ninja! Go!
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