A kids game with no violence, no language or sex. It is a parents dream really. Its also a quality game with lots of environments and CUTTTE Rabbits.
Mini Ninjas
(2009, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E10+, Play it on: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo DSi)
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Common Sense says
Family-friendly cartoon ninja brawler with epic story.
In this game kids can: battle others, become a hero, play in a virtual world, solve puzzles, whack cartoon characters
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Mini Ninjas was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know this action/adventure game is fairly tame, but combat is a big part of the game-play. There is no blood or gore in this game and all defeated enemies return back to their original animal form. Kids will see some minor crude humor, including a flatulent boss character whose gas can harm your character.
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What’s the Story?
In MINI NINJAS, you play as a pint-sized warrior named Hiro, who vows to stop an evil Samurai Warlord bent on world domination (of course). Trite storyline aside, this video game's fun factor lies in Hiro's assortment of tricks -- magic, stealth, weaponry, and agility -- to defeat this malevolent master and his devoted minions. Hiro's powerful "Kuji Magic," for example, comes in handy while exploring the vast and dangerous areas in feudal Japan. He can possess animals, such as turning into a bear to scare off baddies or a wild boar to ram objects. Defeated enemies, by the way, turn back into animals, as it breaks the evil warlord's spell. Hiro can also transform into five other mini ninjas on demand, including the slow but muscular Futo or the swift, female Suzume. Players will also master hiding in tall grass, balancing on ropes hanging above abysses, sneaking up to unsuspecting soldiers, shimmying across cliff edges, and using items to help get past obstacles (such as Hiro's trusty hat that serves as a mini-boat to traverse waterways).
Is It Any Good?
Fighting against baddies is fun, be it with mêlée weapons (such as swords and hammers) or ranged ones (Shuriken throwing stars and cherry bombs), but because the game is designed primarily for younger players, combat is on the easy side -- even against the slightly tougher boss characters, including a flatulent fighter whose poison, er, gas, can kill you. A minor shortcoming in this game is the lack of any multiplayer modes. A co-op option, for instance, would be a lot of fun to play alongside a friend or family member on the same television. When it comes to production values, though, Mini Ninjas doesn't disappoint. The third-person adventure resembles a colorful and fluidly-animated digital cartoon, while the soothing Japanese instrumental tracks nicely match the look and theme of this family-friendly brawler. While not flawless, the game is a fun fall pick for tweens and teens.
Note: All versions of Mini Ninjas are the same between the console and PC platforms, except for the Nintendo DS version which was designed specifically for the portable player.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Eidos Interactive
Released on: 9/8/2009, Price: $30-50, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor
Released on: 9/8/2009, Price: $30-50, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Well, Its a kids game.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- Safety is an issue
Ducks will rule the world
I dont like it because it is awesome. It is such a fun game to play with others. Ducks will rule the world. They will fire there lazars at you and murder your loved ones. I think Hiro is checking out that ninja girl too much and he is lusting over her! Ducks are bad!!
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
SUPER FANTASTIC...
This is such a good game! I love it! I like it because it isn't really hard and it explains things to you. It has really cute and nicely made animations. It's cute because when you "finish off" a bad guy, all the badness goes away and he (the bad guy) transforms into a cute animal. I really like this game! :)
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Kick! Punch! "Mini, mini Ninjas"
Mini Ninjas is a very exciting game. You are a young ninja named Hiro. You must fight your way through the evil samurai minions and restore the balance of nature. I like how you can do your ninja moves. I also like how the evil samurai return to their original animal forms when you defeat them. If you have a Wii you may experience problems loading the sixth level. It took me maybe five minutes. But don't get me wrong Mini Ninjas is the best game I own so far.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents feel the site is not safe |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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