Ninjabread Man
| Ninjabread Man | |
|---|---|
 North American boxart, Wii version | |
| Developer(s) | Data Design Interactive |
| Publisher(s) |  Data Design Interactive Conspiracy Entertainment |
| Engine | GODS engine, Havok, RenderWare |
| Platform(s) | Wii, PlayStation 2, PC |
| Release | PS2 PC Wii |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Ninjabread Man is a platformer from English developer/publisher Data Design Interactive. The game was released on the PlayStation 2 and PC in July 2005, and on the Wii in 2007.
Plot
The main character is a gingerbread ninja. He is sent on a mission to save the world from enemies which include pastries, candy and bees.
Gameplay
Ninjabread man is an action-adventure platformer.
Several comic attacks appear in the game, such as the Samurai Sword attack that reduces enemies to jam.
There are three levels, including one training level, and four modes of play in each Ninjabread Man level. When the player completes a level and plays it again, a menu appears with a second mode available, ‘Score Pickups’. If the level is completed again in this mode, the player will unlock ‘Time Attack’ mode. Completion of this mode unlocks the ‘Hidden Pickups!’ alternative mode.[citation needed]
Sequel
On January 23, a sequel titled "Ninjabread Man II: Blades of Fury" was announced.[1]
Reception
The game received overwhelmingly negative reviews upon release. The PlayStation 2 version of the game has a 31% average rating.[2]
On Metacritic, a review aggregate site, the game has an average score of 20/100, based on 6 reviews.[3] On Game Rankings it has an average of 17/100, based on 5 reviews.[4] IGN gave the Wii version a score of 1.5/10, saying: "Is Ninjabread Man actually a good game? No chance. It’s buggy, often completely broken, somehow manages to have frame issues in tiny levels, and is completely ruthless if (and when) younger players die."[5] Thunderbolt gave it 1/10, citing the game's length and the unimaginative use of the character as key flaws, "Ninjabread Man could be a cool guy with a bad attitude, in a stark and ironic contrast to his surroundings. He could be the Jack Bauer of the bakery, but instead our hero is silent and lifeless."[6] UK magazine n-Revolution rated the Wii version 0.5/10.[citation needed]
Screwattack.com made it a SAGY nominee for "Worst Multiplatform Game of 2007." Despite the fact that most gamers would blame the creators for the game's flaws, Screwattack blamed the quality assurance testers for not pointing out the flaws.
The PC version of the game was not reviewed by any major publication.[7]