Reviews

Its a Metro-Cross clone, and a pretty darn good one too! It looks great, plays great and it scrolls as well. Despite the fact that this has very little to do with ninjas its a good clone of an arcade classic and its really worth playing.

1988 Silverbird Software Ltd (UK)
by Sysoft and JPW

A Metro-Cross clone. The name may imply something to do with ninjas but it's only related with a scooter model named that way.

Anyway, this didn't do much for me, it's too average, the movement is smooth but a bit uncontrollable, either too fast or too slow. Speed in a game like this shouldn't be taken literally. Moderation is always preferable.
If you play too fast it's hard to anticipate some obstacles even if you know the tracks by heart, then again too slow will make you lose precious time. Trying to manage both fast and slow without a mid speed is really stressing and annoying.

On the other hand, the game looks quite cute. With simple but decent graphics. Some quite funny, like the skeleton riding a skate on the second part of the game.
I have to say I thought the game was too easy, I've completed it several times within the first few plays, which can be a good thing, just like it is with Bruce Lee or Bomb Jack, but both those games are classics, well written and highly playable not to mention addictive, something I can never associate Ninja Scooter Simulator with.

Yes, it's a Metro Cross clone, and ninjas are nowhere to be seen, but apart from this, Ninja Scooter Simulator is a lovely budget action title with few frills and many thrills. Graphics and sound do their job, but playability is very high, with non-stop action and devilish tracks which induce you into having another go as soon as the game is over. For its price, Ninja Scooter Simulator delivers a good experience.

It's Metro-Cross on a scooter. It's eminently playable.

3,5/5