Ninja Five-O

Ninja Five-O

February 25, 2025

Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Critic Score

74.2

10 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (10)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"I&s;m very happy to have finally experienced Ninja Five-O and if you enjoy retro 2D ninja-based action games, you&s;re sure to love it, too. 🗡️"

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Carlos França Junior GameBlast Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Ninja Five-O does an unexpected and much worthy rescue of an excellent title from the Game Boy Advance early days that ended up obscured by other big names that came out at the same time. Fans of Joe Musashi and …"

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Just don’t expect this to be the GBA’s surprise Ninja Gaiden II or Shinobi III tier masterpiece, and compared to other Konami action games, this one is pretty simple in comparison."

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Jahanzeb Khan Noisy Pixel Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Ninja Five-O makes a welcome return, reviving a cult-favorite GBA action platformer. With tight controls, satisfying ninja gameplay, and a retro aesthetic that holds up well, this re-release preserves the original’s charm while adding minor extras. However, the lack of …"

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Jon Scarr Cloud Dosage Feb 2025
72.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Ninja Five-O delivers fast combat, grappling hook action, and modern features. Short but satisfying, it’s the best way to play this classic."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Feb 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"It doesn’t have a ton of extras that make this package feel as premium as it should, but the game makes up for it. This is a game that deserves to be played, so if you enjoy classic ninja action, …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Ninja Five-O emerges as a triumphant revival of a bygone classic, weaving together a potent blend of ninja finesse, heart-pounding action, and a narrative that pulls you in with subtle magnetism."

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Samuel Expeditto Nintendo Blast Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Overall, Ninja Five-O on Switch is a great re-release of a fun and uncomplicated Game Boy Advance game. With an easy-to-learn gameplay, but challenging enemies and creative stages, this game is great to play in small doses, making it perfect …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Ninja Five-O was a great game when it was released in 2003 and it remains one today. Thankfully, this underrated Konami classic is now widely available and can be experienced by all. It’s one of Hudson Soft’s hidden gems and …"

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Zachary Miller NintendoWorldReport Feb 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"I enjoyed my brief time with Ninja Five-O. If you&s;re feeling nostalgic for the heyday of the GBA, this is a great way to experience an apparently rare entry in its library."

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