Reminder: Ninjala Is Now Available For Free On The Switch eShop

I saw a physical release on playasia.

Will consider the physical release.

Nope.

Nope.

Nope.

I'll definitely get this game. I was lucky enough to go into training mode right before the beta ended so I got to play for an extra hour.

The game will be playable in one hour! Get ready ninjas!

I downloaded but dont know if ill ever play it. something about the overall design/gameplay turns me off

@Anti-Matter is there a confirmed cartridge? I don’t want an empty box with a download code.

I'll wait for a review to determine whether it's worth my time.

@KatiaManagan nope what? This is a free game.

@readalie It says on the case that there is a game card in it.

@readalie
It has cartridge inside as Nintendolife have ever reviewed about Ninjala physical release.

@ianl579 there were enough negative reviews from people playing the beta (including me) that should already tell you to not bother....
add to that a release that occurs at 10pm on the day noted? Horrific.

This wasn't playable at 730pm. Disappointment.

Im going to pick this up. No cost to try it out. If its good, ill pick up the single player campaign while it’a $5

How much do you want to bet that Nintendo would put them as the next Smash Fighter? Though I would make an ARMS joke since "Ninjara" and "Ninjala" are WAY too similar.

Dude they desperately need fix the servers! If they do that and get a way better stadium, they will have such a good game!! It’s a lot of fun when you can play

@TimboSlice I’m hopeful GungHo learned from the beta and fixed the experience.

@WoomyNNYes I'll probably wait til tomorrow to crack it open when things slow down

I play one game.
Get first in number of points, but second overall.
I think the game have a good presentation and fast pace.

I dont see it? I am from the Netherlands, but cant find it in the Eshop?

I bought the story pack but the game didnt work yesterday

@The-Chosen-one it’s also not available on Belgium. I’m guessing it has something to do with in-game purchased. Too bad Nintendo can’t find a fix for it, because it’s not illegal even though they say so. We’ve been missing out on quite some mobile games also.

Tried the beta but the game wasn't for me.

@ArtiomNLS maybe they were waiting for release to review the online aspect

@The-Chosen-one - Also not available on the South African eShop (according to Nintendo we fall under Europe).

@Auenegheps Did you manage to try it, yet? Curious about the story mode

@NIELS_

Oh man, that kinda suc#ks

@Jayofmaya I'll try it this evening if the game work

@ArtiomNLS You need to also keep in mind not all reviews come out right before release, or on release day. Sometimes, people who write reviews have to wait for the actual release to play the game like everyone else in order to review it.

Personally, I don't use reviews, I'm a play it and see for myself kind of guy, but I have seen reviews go up sometimes a few days after release.

@The-Chosen-one Same here.. don't know what's up with that

Aren't you guys going to do a review for it, or...

Not that I’m very hyped about this game but it looks pretty fun from what I’ve seen and I’m more than willing to give it a try.
But it’s past 5 pm here in the Netherlands and the game still can’t be found within the e-shop.
What’s up with that?

Free

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The free to play model has been abused many times, yes. But that doesn't make the core concept inherently bad. A demo is also a free to play game with an immovable pay wall placed at a moment you hopefully reached unstoppable force to continue. FTP offers a different approach, and if you enjoy the games (which mostly have a very grindy nature of themselves), some grinding isn't that bad. If you really enjoy it, you have options to support the development and get some in game rewards. It also ensures more people will be online, as they don't need to buy it, and don't need online subscriptions.
I've sunk a few hundred hours combined in several ftp games without paying anything. I'd argue that's better than paying up front, to find out that the game isn't enjoyable or even broken. Or "promise you'll pay based on our promises and see if we can keep them in a year or two" kickstarter projects.
None of the flaws in other monetising strategies however excuses gambling or "surprise mechanics", pay-to-win pvp, 90 euro cars or guns or costumes... But that isn't exclusive to the ftp model either... It SHOULD be more like "pay what you want when you want, get access to some extra stuff, and at the price point of a full game, you can infinitely access everything".
But "ftp" is easier to pronounce than pwywwywgatsesaatppoafgyciae".

This game looks great but how can they afford a high quality game like this make for the Switch be FREE!? eh whatever, I'll try this game out in 2027.

I'm in the Netherlands. It's been three days since its release and it's still not available on the eShop.

@RandomRogue According to dekudeals, it's only available in NA right now. But the fact that it's free to play and there's in game currency means that it will most likely be a gapcha style loot box game. If that's the case I don't think the Netherlands is going to get it, since loot boxes aren't allowed in that country.

@RockDXebec I figured "surprise mechanics" would be the reason why, but I feel an official clarification from the developers would be appropriate if that ends up being the case. Oh well. Hopefully one day.

Is Ninjala still available for download? Could not find it under the South African eshop today.