Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors Review - Switchdrunk
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Another near-perfect effort from Tengo Project! Love this game
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It's really nice to see a company respect the material and truly do it justice.
The developers are the creators of the original games. That's why it is so authentic, it is the same guys behind it.
Exactly. I always thought this was like the perfect 90s remake. it has the slightest bit of quality of life improvements. Like it feels exactly like the 90s game but updated JUST enough. I feel like current devs sometimes tend to overdo it when trying modernize classic games.
@@tonberrymasta It may help, but it's not a real reason. How many times we saw games getting 3Dzation on the games' sequels/prequels/spinoffs made by the original devs? It even amplifies your point of it being good and rare.
Through these years... I've seen more perfect clones (or fanmade games) made by indie devs than loyal remakes. This general thinking of "3D is better" is so annoying.
@@thanatos8618Yeah but usually those games that got the 3D treatment were sequels and back in the day 3D was new, there was a lot to learn and a lot of challenges in adapting a game to 3D. 3D games play entirely different.
I doubt they are trying to "remake the games" but instead are treating them like a director's cut. Cartridge games were incredibly limited in space and oftentimes developers would have to leave a lot on the cutting room floor. I bet they are really just making the games they really wanted to make back then because they are not constrained by size. All of these games still stick to the original scope.
@@thanatos8618 you bring up a really good point. It is not simply that the original creators are involved, but that they made a conscious effort to preserve what made the original games great while they added in the new stuff. It is indeed pretty rare, but it doesn't mean new dev teams cannot do the same. Sonic Mana and Shredder's Revenge come to mind.
1:50 WeLl AkShUaLly Yaksha's extended arms are stored in her chest cavity (you can see her bust noticeably shrink when her arms are out). Its still really silly but kinda justified in the game.
Explains the jiggling. It's just the arms swaying.
Imagine holding her hands 😳
@@psykomancer4420 DON'T! That will set off a booby trap!
That's something I didn't even realize until it was pointed out to me. Absolutely genius detail.
Nice try those are roboobies
The music from this game has been playing on a loop in my head since the Super NES era.
Yeah the music is filling up my hp
@@lustisnotlove6226And the best part is that the remake has three soundtracks: remixed, SNES original and arcade original. So almost no matter which version is your favorite, it’s included. :)
Daddy Mulk🔥
I love this company and their remake philosophy, they do it right.
They really do. Including the Ninja Warriors soundtracks for arcade and SNES as unlockables was the sort of attention to detail that made me appreciate it even more.
Practically the only thing I wish they’d add to more of their games is an easier difficulty option. It would be great to be able to play these games co-op with people that aren’t as experienced with the game types in question. Wild Guns Reloaded is the sort of game that could be perfect for playing with friends that came over to game for the first time - except that the learning curve is steep enough that a lot of newer players would get too frustrated to play long.
I’m willing to out up with the difficulty because everything else is so darn good but it would make me really happy if they were accessible to more people, sold more copies and Tengo Project got more funding. :)
@@perlichtman1562 Yep, a much easier mode would be great. It's honestly way too hard for me, but I still appreciate the games.
I love the idea of being a megaboss in a beat-em-up!
glad you are highlighting this studio, some of my fav games of the past few years by them
I ALWAYS get SNES drunk video notifications around 7:00am to 7:30am and it's ALWAYS when I'm on my way to work so I have to wait until at least lunch time to watch them but today (Friday) I had just gotten a text from my boss saying that we aren't going to be working today so this is the first time I've been able to watch a video as soon as it dropped. My day has just gotten better TWICE in the last 30 minutes.
Mine usually drop at lunchtime (UK) so I get to watch whilst I eat dinner ❤
@@AcornElectron Nice! I could TOTALLY imagine myself waiting around to take my lunch break until I got a SNES Drunk video notification. (If your lunch isn't at a set time everyday) 😅😂🤣
Theres something so relatably satsifying about a story like this. Like waking up and immediately rushing to get ready for work only to realize its actually your day off and then feeling that wave of relief. Anywho, Happy Friday!
These videos are always uploaded as I’m getting up and ready for work so it works out for me 🤣
I hope you have a great rest of your day off!
Yaksha’s “jump down+attack” on enemies allows her to move from sides of the screen much faster. Reeeeeally helps with movement! 💪🏾
Edit: Also, I have a no damage stage run of her that I will post soon to my page to better explain and you can see the move. Ive had the run forever but haven’t cut it down yet to post. 🙏🏾
"The well dressed robot." 🤣
Dev team has been knocking it out of the park with these remasters of classics. You can purchase and play them on basically all modern systems.
In this case, it's a remake since not only was it recreated on a new engine with the old SNES assets, they actually went through and improved or create new high quality assets in the same style as the SNES assets. On the official site Natsume actually showed the difference between the original SNES Kunoichi and NWOA Kunoichi.
@@kwizzehYup - new art and more frames of animation, especially in the walk cycles.
That intro just keeps getting fancier! I'm floored by it! Floored! I'm writing this from the floor!
Hope Natsume is paying you, because you finally convinced me to take the plunge.
Also, on Steam it's on sale for Golden Week.
Yeah, this one is a blast. This video (and the Pocky & Rocky one) convinced me to go ahead and preorder Shadow of the Ninja. So far they haven't missed, so hopefully this continues that trend!
I 'effing love this game. The first one truly blew me a away renting it as a kid, making me believe I had a genuine arcade experience at home. Now this remake is everything I could have wanted and more. So much to love and appreciate with this game. Tengo Project will get my dollar with every release.
Tengo Project stuff is a natural fit for this channel, super glad you're covering it. I didn't know they were doing Shadow of the Ninja, definite purchase for me too. I didn't know Natsume were behind Power Blade! They should definitely do that one, the soundtrack is fantastic but limited by ROM storage and extended versions of those tracks would be great.
Ninja Warriors Once Again is a wonderfully understated name. More people should use that sort of name, maybe call GTA 6 'Even More Grand Theft Auto'.
I kept waiting for the "giant robot" to popup 'cause my brain couldn't process that wasn't a boss
It feels completely different from the other characters. Was a challenge to get used to (Ninja is my main) but so much fun. :)
First Pockey & Rockey, and now Ninja Saviors are getting a modern remake. Definitely putting this on the list to Plat these classic titles.
You’re in for a treat. :) All three of their remakes have been so good.
2016: Wild Guns
2019: Ninja Saviors
2022: Pocky and Rocky
So they’d been releasing the games three years apart but now we’re getting Shadow of the Ninja this year, which is only two years after Pocky and Rocky. They are just nailing it and I’m looking forward to the newest release.
The Ninja Saviors has gotta be my favorite beat-'em-up on the Switch; and on a console that's also host to such smash hits as Streets Of Rage 4, Shredder's Revenge, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, and Castle Crashers, that's really saying something!
It’s one of my all-time favorites so I get that, too. :)
I love Treasure, and yes, their games kicked ass on the Genesis. But the Super Nintendo had Natsume games (this, Pocky & Rocky 1/2, and Wild Guns), which imo were almost just as good!
Imagine a cooperation game between Natsume & Treasure...that could have been so awesome!
Natsume was so underrated in the late NES and SNES years. Some absolute bangers for sure.
Wild Guns Reloaded was so good.
I never really thought about Natusme in comparison to Treasure, but yeah, 2 top tier developers with loads of heart and originality.
Man. You just listing off the Natsume games that could be ported got me hyped. Spanky's Quest, Power Blade... either of those would be amazing.
Anyway, yeah, spot on review. This game kicked the hell out of me before i really got the feel for it. You need to respect every enemy and, unlike many other beat em ups with a block button, you actually have to use it here to get the openings sometimes. Fantastic and decently long, good pacing... and the shared HP bar in 2p is a fun mechanic that'll have you cussing at your friend just like the old screen scroll deaths in the Contra days.
Natsume also platformer based on Ghost sweeper Mikami. Uforia also was made not long ago
The promised Ninja Warriors remake video! Thanks for pointing out how good this title is, SDrunk, have a great rest of the day too 👍🏼
Total length of video: 325 secs.
Total length of "Switch Drunk": 2.5 secs.
.77% of the video was spent listening to "Switch Drunk".
These are the stats I'm here for
Tengo Project is like the Nightdive Studios of old console games. 👍
One of my favourite games for SNES. Got this game for PS4 and loved it immediately. Glad you are showing it some love.
Are you trying to tell me that if you made a robot, you wouldn’t give it jiggle physics? I adore this game, I played the hell out of it a few years ago and getting all of the extra characters was a fun challenge
The boing-boing is for missions where they have to pass as humans.
Great video man! I love this remake! One of the best and complex beat em ups ever!
I actually bought this game because of your video on Wild Guns remake video many years ago so thank you!
Good morning dude. Nice video! I think I’m going to unwrap my Ninja Saviors PS4 copy this weekend! 🗡💥
Great to see that you’re as big a fan of the game as I am. :) One thing you didn’t mention that I love about the game is that we get the new soundtrack by default but can unlock the older soundtracks (SNES original and arcade prequel) by beating the game and then by beating the game again with either Yaksha or Raiden. I wish every remake had the option of using the original soundtrack and I swapped between the three all the time.
Just recently order on Amazon of PS4
One of my top five soundtracks on SNES ever.
Each track just hits so perfectly with each level/boss
imo this is the best company working right now on retro games: they don't rely too much on nostalgia but improve upon every aspect of the original game by a wide margin. I just wish the market for these games were less niche, because they deserve all the success and we would also get more and more games over time.
Agreed on all counts. They improve so much and yet the respect for the original is so clear in everything they do. They feel so faithful to the originals and one of my favorite things about Ninja Saviors is that they even included the SNES and arcade soundtracks! That was what helped solidify this game as one of the best remakes of all time for me.
I hope they start to sell to a wider audience. I think that adding easier difficulty mode options to more of their games would probably help.
Good review! I never played the original Ninjawarriors, but this remake looks stunning! I am a huge beat 'em up fan, so will probably pick this one up. I really hope they do remakes of Power Blade and _especially_ Shatterhand. Shatterhand may just be one of my favorite action games on the NES and I would love to see a remake with this team's gorgeous spritework!
You’re in for a treat! Having played the original arcade game, the SNES sequel and the remake, I’d say the remake takes all the best parts from the previous games and enhances them. They even include the soundtracks from those earlier games as unlockables. That was the detail that tipped the scales to make this one of my favorites beat-em-ups of all time. :)
@@perlichtman1562 That sounds awesome! Thanks, man!
Shatterhand and Ninja Warriors Again are easily among my favorite games on they respective systems. I mean basically tied for the top spot. I also love beat-em-ups and Ninja Warriors(SNES and this remake) are just so satisfying to me. I think you will love this. As for Shatterhand, I just never get tired of it and beat it several times a year, it seems. I've played it so much, I think I've beaten it about every way possible. Doing it without the robo buddies or punch power ups is not recommended, though.
@@ravagingwolverine Thanks! Yeah, looking to try it out! It looks amazing! Yeah, Shatterhand is just awesome! Beating the game without the robots or power-ups sounds extremely difficult, though! I had a hard enough time beating it normally! 😅
This game has been on my radar for a while now, but you finally convinced me to buy it. Knowing the same team that made the excellent Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is behind this one, too, definitely helps. Thanks, Drunk!
This game has been one of my top tier rentals back in the day
Thanks for covering this studio. I love these games and wild guns reloaded is a monthly playthrough for me
Best way to start the Friday
1. Ninja Warriors Once Again is a stellar game that is just fun to put on for some fighting goodness.
2. Funny thing is, I was listening to the "Power Blade" soundtrack about a week ago, and was thinking this game SHOULD make a comeback somehow. A dude with rad shades, a Bart Simpson haircut, with cyber-legs... using boomerangs as weapons? Take my money on a modern remaster!
You have a great rest of your day too
It's really nice to see somebody who isn't afraid to give a negative review of the strongest kind give a positive review of the strongest kind.
Wow. It was because of your previous video that I decided to possibly purchase this game and now you're reporting on it. I really love this channel
I'm so happy older games are getting some love. Remaking them is a blessing
This was one of my most rented games back in the day. Until right now I was pissed this was a switch exclusive, but you just told me it's on PC and made my day! Thanks!
I was in your position last June. I didn't want to get a PS4, PS5, or Switch for just a game or two and waited for a Steam release. I had no idea it would take four years. I got lucky in that I checked Steam during the pre-order period. Definitely was a happy day to learn it was finally coming to PC and a great day when it finally was ready to download. It really is fantastic if you're a fan of the original as I also am.
Agreed, all Tengo's projects are S-tier quality 💖
one of the greatest games ever that no one talks about. I remember getting the original SNES cartridge on a whim as a kid for $5 -- one of the best purchases of my life.
Nice! :)
I've had experiences like that, such as with Ranger X and Light Crusader for Genesis, and Virtual On for Saturn, but I wish I had come across Ninja Warrios on SNES when it was new. It really is an amazing game and I was blown away when I finally played it a couple of decades later. An amazing pickup for you for $5.
The Tengo Project stuff I think really does itself a disservice by advertising itself as remaster as opposed to remakes. I saw so many people talking about this game when it was in-development and coming out that were under the impression this was just like a widescreen version of the SNES game, and that this (and it happened with Wild Guns too) were how the games looked on the SNES.
It would definitely be cool to see the Tengo Project team make something new with the same degree of sprite work and polish these remakes have had. Like they’re probably never going to do the Gundam or Power Rangers fighting game, but they could do a really cool looking giant robot fighting game with original mechs. I think they’re also running out of sprite based games the Tengo team had previously done with Taito to do now too.
Dang, being a cyborg looks so fun.
Good morning
I was a big fan of the arcade original, one of the first arcade games I played that felt really "cinematic" with its fantastic graphics, killer soundtrack, and three-screen-width playing area. I played the heck out of this one, and really appreciate that using the original arcade soundtrack is an unlockable.
That last boss, though... Sheesh. Waiting for bad guys to spawn in places you can throw them without first getting blitzed by the force barriers is a bit of a slot machine.
I completely agree about the unlockable arcade soundtrack (as well as the SNES one). Have you picked up the Arcade Archives release of the original arcade game? I have and it even has the original aspect ratio.
I AM SO READY FOR SHADOW OF THE NINJA! I loved that game as a kid and love the music even more. Oh man, this is gonna be SO GOOD!
Looks great! And yeah, I really hope a Power Blade remake is on the horizon too. It was a great game, that deserves more attention.
I too already pre-ordered Shadow Of The Ninja reborn for PS5, but damn when you said maybe Tengo could also possibly do a Power Blade or Shatterhand modern remake, 14 year old me was like oooooh that'd be something.
Love this game, I imported the physical version for PS4, rented the original version often on the SNES which I also played to death.
This was on my radar from the moment it got announced. Ever since I got it, every now and then I pop into the PS5 and try to pull off a no-death run (to also be able to register the time) I only pulled it off with Kamaitachi, it's such a well done game it's fun to replay and try things a bit differently, figure out the best way to deal with enemies and bosses (Stage-5 boss usually gives me a hard time), I even used it to introduce a girl into gaming, she loved the game for how easy it was to pick up and start playing and almost immediately enjoyed it. My brother who also played the original alot was blown away when we unlocked Raiden.
They absolutely knocked it out of the park with this game, it took a great game and made it even better, play it alone or with a friend, it's fun as hell.
I love ninja warriors, i wish there were more games like it. The game has some depth that is akin to a fighting game, it's super fun to learn their moves and dominate the enemies. The remake is great too, it expands everybody's moveset and it's so satisfying to play. My only complaint is that there's no new stages. I wish there were a few extra levels (like the wild guns remake that had 2 extra levels), like a different campaign or at least a survival mode or something. Still though, the remake is very good.
Agreed on all counts. Also, I wish they had an easier difficulty option so that I could play it with my friends that don’t game often.
Another good beat-em-up that has some of the options you mentioned plus extras (survival, boss rush, training, etc.) is Final Vendetta. Ninja Saviors and Final Vendetta are in my top 5 beat-em-ups of all time, alongside offerings from Konami, Sega and Capcom.
@@perlichtman1562 I'll check that one out. I just wanted more content for Ninja Warriors because it's so fun to play. Whenever i play a beat em up game i often feel like i'm just mashing some buttons. Like Streets of Rage 2, i love that game but it doesn't offer that much depth, even though if you compare it to something like Final Fight you'll see that SoR2 has much deeper mechanics. That's why i like SoR1 more than 2, because the jank offers some interesting mechanics, but Ninja Warriors is in a whole league of its own, so that's why i wish there was more content.
Ninja is my favorite. The dash move is so effective.
I’d love to see a Shatterhand update. That game was a blast.
I got this on Switch when it was released. It's a lot of fun, especially co-op. Not too hard, but challenging enough. And nice pixel art like this is always lovely to see in modern games. It just looks so much more appealing than hand drawn sprites imo.
The SNES version of this game is probably my favourite side-scroller on the SNES. I still play it often. Ninja is my favourite character to play as, and Stage 1 and 2 have the best music for me. I was glad to see it get a remake on Switch, but I'm not too thrilled with now Ninja is now a THICC boy.
Drunk just keeps delivering reviews that I've been waiting for one after the other, what a God.
This remake is so good that I find it hard to revisit the SNES version. I honestly think this is the best classic beat em up ever made. The depth in it puts most to shame.
You had me at jiggle effects.
You're a legend snesdrunk
I appreciate your channel and the work you do here 🙌🐢
The original is one of my favorite SNES games, so this update to it was really exciting for me and I kept up with development how I could. I never had or wanted a Switch or PS4, so I decided to wait for it to come to Steam like the other Tengo Project games. Little did I know it would take them four years to do that for some reason. The previous games were put on Steam much more quickly. I would check on Steam periodically. It was pretty shocking to do that search last June and actually seeing the game show up for pre-order. The timing was good since I don't usually keep Windows on any of my PCs but I needed to test something specific, so I was ready to play it without any fuss. At the time, the game would not run for me on Linux through Proton like Pocky & Rocky. I recently checked again after upgrading my OS and it seems to be working through Proton now, which I mention in case it helps anybody. It just makes it a ton easier for me to jump back into the game, which I've been wanting to do. You're absolutely right about the quality. They did a fantastic job maintaining but also enhancing the visuals along with the gameplay changes and tweaks. The new characters are fascinating with how weird they are. I wish they didn't delay the PC version so long, but it's everything I wanted the game to be.
Whoa, that's great! This series always looked good visually, but I didn't know it had actual gameplay depth. Thanks for the tip, you drunks!
This looks awesome! I'm about to check it out soon! Thanks Snesdrunk!
One of my favorite SNES games. I didn’t realize the remake was co-op. That might push me over the edge into buying it.
Also… had no idea Shadow of the Ninja was getting the remake treatment. Great game
4:36 Don't taunt me like that. Shatterhand is one of my all time favorites. If Tengo Project did a remake of that one, I could die happy.
Well, maybe not really. But it would be slightly easier to think I would.
Ive been playing so much Fight'n Rage and the last Double Dragon.. .this will be the one to play after them for sure ! cool recommendation.. .love your channel, so nostalgic!
This game looks super rad. I am absolutely buying this on Steam, thanks for the rec SNES drunk! I hope you have a great rest of your day as well :)
Such an excellent game! Tengo Project truly understand how to make a modern remake of their older games. Can't wait for Shadow of the Ninja Reborn to come out in August!!
Good game and Love the music in this. Hiroyuki Iwatsuki is the name of the composer if anyone is interested in checking his compositions in other games like Pocky & Rocky.
This remaster is absolutely AMAZING!
Getting to be a giant boss like character sounds awesome. I am not great at beat'em ups so that would feel like the tables have finally turned. Very cool twist for the genre. Thanks for the video!
I really hope Natsume will surprise us one day with a remaster/remake of Power Rangers (SNES) and give it the same love and care that they’ve done with their other SNES remasters/remakes.
Hell, throw in the Green Ranger as a new playable character if they can. It would be a day one purchase regardless!
They also have Gundam fighting which is their next level of Power Rangers fighting game
@@Jackrost01 Yup! Gundam Wing Endless Duel is another gem SNES fighting game from Natsume that I’d love to see get the same treatment!
I really love this game. Even got it on Steam on release just because i wanted to stream it lol so much fun!
Yeah, their work is great. Always a pleasure to see those games with a new coat of paint + some adjustments here and there.
Been loving this game for at least a year. Play it almost every day. I consider it one of the best beat em ups ever made.
Might unsubscribe if SNESDrunk hates it, not gonna lie.
EDIT: Watched the vid. Stayin subbed.
Ghost Sweeper Mikami would be a day 1 purchase for me. I have you to thank for learning about that awesome game.
Gonna play this with my brother soon, thanks for the rec!
If they redid Shatterhand in this style...the world is not ready
I just bought Pocky And Rocky for the switch and I guess I'm buying this too. 😅Great review. I love these types of games.
Fun Fact: the reason why Yaksha's...chest...is that large is because it's not actually her chest; it's her arms. Her long arms are actually spooled up in front of her until she needs to use them.
Kunoichi doesn't have an excuse though, she's literally just built differently.
It's amazing when a game can really make you feel how heavy something is. I haven't felt that since the mechs in Mega Man X.
I loved the SNES version way back in the mid-'90's. I need to get this for Switch! Switch remakes of Abadox and Spanky's Quest would be great too.
The Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is coming 29th of August!
I feel the same. I'm just picking ALL Tengo Project games, it's just a banger after another banger.
God Ioved this game as a kid! So happy to hear it's getting a remaster port!
Dude....that "Swwwwwitch drunk" multiple part harmony is legit 😂
I just Bought the game after this video
Thanks for the recommendation! I'm getting this Steam!
You've always showcased music in games (which I really appreciate) but I'd love to hear small portions of original sound effects as well. I think games like this would really benefit.
Oh, I hope they remake Shatterhand!
Yes, these dudes have my respect as well. They know how to bring these games back to life.
ABBADOX? They're actually bringing that game back? SNESDRUNK, YOU JUST SOLD ME ON THESE GUYS! I though last week's video was good, but now I'm hyped.
Perfectly timed video. This game just went on sale yesterday on Steam.
I really liked Ninja Warriors, way back in the SNES days, and an upticked remake sounds great! Will have to hop onto the Switch shop and see about grabbing it! Definitely was a well dressed robot-main, and i doubt that will change. 😊
Nice one. Thanks for pointing this one out.
I made sure to get a physical copy of Ninja Saviors, I played the orginal on SNES and I loved it. I also made sure I got Wild Guns on a cartridge aswell.
I love this game so much. I did not know Raiden had a second form and I don't think I knew about blocking either, that's crazy
I really like how they balance the characters in Ninja saviors remake sometimes you need to think the best way to be a level boss!