Underplayed Gems

The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors (2023)

The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors cover
Developer
NatsumeAtari
Publisher
TAITO CORP.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.6 of 5, 433 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a smooth, fast-paced beat 'em up with fluid hand-drawn pixel art and responsive co-op combat that channels classic 16-bit arcade energy

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and character variety in this beat 'em up, calling it a solid remake. They note the movement lacks a depth axis, making combat simple, and split on defensive controls which some find frustrating. The game is short but highly replayable.

Screenshots

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