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| 1-bit Ninja | |
|---|---|
 App icon | |
| Developer | Kode80 |
| Publisher | Kode80 |
| Designer | Ben Hopkins |
| Artist | Ben Hopkins |
| Platform | iOS |
| Release | June 23, 2011 |
| Genre | Platform |
| Mode | Single-player |
1-bit Ninja is a 2011 platform game developed and published by Kode80. In the game, the player controls a ninja who must avoid enemies and collect coins throughout thirty levels. The player may adjust the camera to a three-dimensional perspective to reveal hidden platforms. 1-bit Ninja was released on June 23, 2011, for iOS.
Gameplay
[edit]In 1-bit Ninja, the player controls the Ninja, who can jump on enemies to defeat them.[1] While the Ninja can move across the level, they cannot go backwards.[1] The player is required to collect coins in each of the thirty levels.[2] They may turn the camera to unlock a three-dimensional perspective that reveals hidden platforms.[1][3][4] With the Tiled Map Editor, players can create their own levels.[5]
Development and release
[edit]1-bit Ninja was developed by Kode80, the studio of Ben Hopkins.[4] He was inspired by his childhood experiences from playing the Game & Watch series.[4] While the game was scheduled to be released at the end of May,[4] 1-Bit Ninja was released for iOS on June 23, 2011.[1][6][7] In October 2011, the game was given Game Center support and video exporting.[8] In March 2012, a fifth world was added and a lite version was released,[9][10] which contains five levels, checkpoints, and replays.[11] In December 2014, the game was released for iOS 8 and iPad.[2] An endless runner sequel titled 1-bit Ninja Remix Rush was released on January 8, 2015, for iOS.[12][13]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 80/100[14] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Gamezebo | 100/100 (1-bit Ninja)[15] |
| IGN | 8/10 (1-bit Ninja)[16] 8/10 (Remix Rush)[17] |
| Pocket Gamer | 4/5 (1-bit Ninja)[18] 3.5/5 (Remix Rush)[19] |
| TouchArcade | 4.5/5 (1-bit Ninja)[20] 4/5 (Remix Rush)[21] |
1-bit Ninja received a "generally favorable" rating on Metacritic.[14] The pixelated art style was praised.[16][18][15] Jared Nelson of TouchArcade praised the game's graphics for having a "ton of character and style".[20]
1-bit Ninja Remix Rush
[edit]The difficulty of the gameplay was received negatively.[19][17] Carter Dotson of TouchArcade found that the challenging gameplay made players decide where they should move the player-character.[21] Time magazine praised the game's ability to combine the "flattest gaming technology" with the third dimension.[22]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Crecente, Brian (June 22, 2011). "1-Bit Ninja is a Sublime Paper Mario, Super Mario Mash-Up". Kotaku. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Dotson, Carter (December 19, 2014). "Perspective-Altering Platformer 1-Bit Ninja Gets Update for Modern Devices". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Schramm, Mike (June 30, 2011). "TUAW's Daily iPhone App: 1-bit Ninja". Engadget. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 Nelson, Jared (May 6, 2011). "Upcoming 1-Bit Ninja is a Retro Platformer with a Secret". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Usher, Anthony (April 2, 2012). "Silver Award-winning iPhone platformer 1-bit Ninja features hidden level editor functionality". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Hodapp, Eli (June 22, 2011). "Coming Tonight: Tiny Tower, 1-bit Ninja, BackStab, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and TONS More". TouchArcade. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Sakuraoka-Gilman, Matt (June 21, 2011). "Retro-styled platformer 1-bit Ninja smoke bombing iPhone on Thursday". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Nicholson, Brad (October 28, 2011). "1-Bit Ninja Adds Video Exporting, Game Center". TouchArcade. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Nicholson, Brad (March 29, 2012). "1-Bit Ninja Gets A Lite Version, New Update". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Brown, Damon (March 23, 2012). "Tough iPhone platformer 1-bit Ninja gets new world, checkpoints". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Brown, Damon (March 27, 2012). "Lite version of hard-as-nails platformer 1-bit Ninja lands on the App Store". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Nelson, Jared (January 5, 2015). "1-bit Ninja Remix Rush Coming this Thursday". TouchArcade. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Brown, Mark (January 6, 2015). "Game Boy tribute 1-bit Ninja will become an endless runner this week". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 "1-bit Ninja". Metacritic. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Zuccarelli, Dan (June 27, 2011). "1-bit Ninja Review". Gamezebo. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Lee, Stephanie (June 27, 2011). "1-Bit Ninja Review". IGN. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Zampini, Alessandro (January 26, 2015). "Touch Me - Recensione" [Touch Me - Review]. IGN Italia (in Italian). Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- 1 2 Wilson, Will (June 23, 2011). "1-bit Ninja". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Brown, Mark (January 8, 2015). "1-bit Ninja Remix Rush". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Nelson, Jared (June 24, 2011). "1-bit Ninja Review – This Platformer is All About Perspective". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- 1 2 Dotson, Carter (January 13, 2015). "1-bit Ninja Remix Rush Review – Feels Like the First Time". TouchArcade. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ↑ Aciman, Alexander (January 13, 2015). "The Absolute Best iPhone Games You Should Play This Week". Time. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.