Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast Review (PlayStation 5)

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Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast Review, Get ready for retro vertical shoot’em up action where you’ll face off against swarms of mythical insect baddies using shuriken, bombs, and more in the ultimate fight for survival! Switch between spread and focus shot types, unlock 4 unique hoverbikes, pick up coins, and permanently upgrade weapons to stack the deck in your favor for the next exciting run. The more you play, the stronger you get! Stage elements are randomized to keep you on your toes across uniquely themed levels, each with dedicated original background music! Take down 6 unique boss types and challenge online leaderboards. Can you become a true ninpo master?

Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 519.4MB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
  • Screen settings – rotate the screen 90, 0, or 270 degrees.
  • Shmup gameplay.
  • Online leaderboards.
  • Simple three-button controls.
  • You can freely move around the screen.
  • Bullet hell elements.
  • Decent soundtrack.
  • Warning arrows to show where enemies are coming in from.
  • Big boss fights.
  • Arcade presentation.
  • You can see enemy health bars on the side of the screen.
  • You get three hearts before a game is over.
  • Cogsbdropnfrome enemies and these are kept at a game over.
  • Upgrades are – for each gun like speed, spread, etc, movement, and score modifiers.
  • Every run or life has you starting from the beginning.
  • Unlock new bike skins and backgrounds, you can set it to randomize every run.
  • It is quite an addictive little game.
  • Every run randomizes enemies and you get a random boss at the end of each stage.
  • Clever boss encounters.

Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast Review Cons:

  • You cannot remap the controls.
  • No actual tutorial.
  • The play area is quite small when you Factor in the size of the enemies.
  • A lot of enemies take way too many hits.
  • The music is fine but it doesn’t really suit the gameplay.
  • It takes a long time to get going, you need to do a lot of upgrading to make decent progress every run.
  • Cogs drop off the screen way too fast.
  • A lot of grinding.

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Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast:

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Developer: Eastasiasoft

Publisher: Eastasiasoft

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  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Fun Factor - 7/10
7/10

Summary

Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast offers a mix of both positive and negative aspects that make it a unique gaming experience. The game features decent graphics and a manageable download size of 519.4MB. Players can enjoy the game on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with the added bonus of a Platinum trophy. The screen settings allow for rotation at 90, 0, or 270 degrees, which can be useful for different gameplay perspectives. The shmup gameplay is complemented by online leaderboards, simple three-button controls, and the ability to move freely around the screen. The game also includes bullet hell elements and big boss fights, adding to the arcade-style presentation. Warning arrows indicate where enemies are coming from, and enemy health bars are displayed on the side of the screen. Players have three hearts before the game is over, and cogs dropped by enemies are retained even after a game over. Upgrades are available for each gun, movement, and score modifiers, and new bike skins and backgrounds can be unlocked and randomized for each run.

However, there are some drawbacks to consider. The controls cannot be remapped, and there is no actual tutorial, which might make it difficult for new players to get started. The play area feels quite small, especially when considering the size of the enemies, and many enemies take too many hits to defeat. The music, while decent, doesn’t quite suit the gameplay, and the game takes a long time to get going, requiring a lot of upgrading to make decent progress in each run. Cogs drop off the screen too quickly, leading to a lot of grinding. Each run or life starts from the beginning, which can be frustrating for some players. Despite these issues, the game is quite addictive, with every run randomizing enemies and presenting a random boss at the end of each stage. The clever boss encounters add a layer of challenge and excitement to the game.

In summary, Tiny Pixels Vol 1 Ninpo Blast is an engaging game with a mix of good and bad elements. The graphics, gameplay mechanics, and addictive nature make it enjoyable, but the lack of a tutorial, small play area, and need for extensive grinding can be off-putting. Overall, it provides a unique and challenging experience for fans of Shmup and bullet hell games.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!