LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin

LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin is an action-adventure game in which players face the threat of a new army of dark warriors. Players must help the ninjas recover ancient weapons to regain the memories of how to wield their elemental powers and protect the world of Ninjago. The game features multiple locations to explore, each with unique enemies to challenge; beyond piloting various vehicles and traversing diverse maps, players can defeat foes and triumph in battle through agile movement and the strategic use of skills. It supports various touchscreen options, allowing players to customize button layouts, virtual control settings, and sensitivity for a more comfortable gaming experience.

Gameplay:

The story starts off with Ronin stealing the ninjas' memories. The ninjas have to smash, build and explore their way to stop Ronin's evil plans. The Dark Samurai serve as the evil clique of the game.

The player controls one of the main characters from a third-person perspective, usually fighting enemies, and collecting Lego studs. There are a total of 68 playable characters in the game (excluding multiple variants/outfits of all characters).

The game features locales from the TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs, and a mysterious new island. Players will also visit the mountain village of Spinjago, where the Ninjas are currently training under 'Grand Sensei' Dareth and Sensei Wu.

The game is divided into levels, which are typically completed by defeating all of the enemies in the area. Players can use a variety of attacks and combos to defeat their enemies, and they can also use the environment to their advantage. For example, players can throw objects at enemies or knock them into traps.

In addition to combat, players will also need to solve puzzles in order to progress through the game. These puzzles can range from simple to complex, and they often require players to use the special abilities of different characters. For example, Lloyd can phase through walls, while Zane can freeze enemies.

Features:

Obsidian Glaive is an ancient tool that steals the memories of the ninjas in the game. The real secret of these powerful yet ancient tools is that they can summon an even greater evil to Ninjago. You must therefore act quickly to stop Ronin’s dark army and their enemies. You will also need to perform small missions in order to collect the memory fragments of the ninjas.The publisher also provided vehicles to the players so they could collect memories easier. You can drive, fly, stomp, and slide through the levels in a variety of exciting bikes, jets mechs, and even dragons. They can help you move from one place to another.

In LEGO(r) Ninjago Shadow of Ronin a new antagonist named Ronin appears in front of the Ninjago. This plot, which he used to get a mysterious weapon named the Obsidian Glaive was successful. The Dark Samurai and he used this weapon to erase the ninja’s memories. The ninja must stop Ronin’s plots in order to try and regain his strength and memory.The Ninja Go team is on their way to Chen’s Island when the vehicle stops. They continue the journey by foot. Jane, the blue ninja, was hung when she stepped on the trap. The other characters then explored the area to free Zane. The mercenaries didn’t stop when they attacked them. Later, it was revealed that the Dark Samurai were serving an unknown leader.

In LEGO(r), Ninjago Shadow of Ronin players control their character in third-person and quickly move them with a joystick. Chen’s Island allows you to learn about the characters and their strengths. Ninjas can use their unique skills to attack from a distance or close up. You will also be able to control multiple characters in your team.This is a great way to attract players, as they will be able to recognize the ninjas with their different weaponry and elemental characteristics. Everyone will be able to identify their favorite character, and spend time discovering its power. Each person also has a health co-efficient that is equal to the number they possess. The health of a person is reduced by 1 unit when they are attacked.

You will need to use your strength and be aware of what’s around you in order to avoid attacks. There will be challenges for beginners. You do not have to worry, as each character comes with an elemental ability that allows them to attack and escape the enemies around them. You will enjoy the game’s levels.

Player Comments:

Great Game. It's worth your money for sure. The only thing I don't like is the lack of an HUB world, like in Ninjago Nindrids had. Other then that, you have great levels, a tone of characters from the Ninjago Universe, and I also like that levels are very short, takeing you at max 10 mins to finish, unlike the other LEGO games, where every level takes you 30 mins at minimum. Overall, I love this game.

For every Minecraft, that seeks to liberate a child’s imagination and creativity, there is a deluge of nasty, cheap games which seem to believe that children are not able to grasp anything but the most simply of gameplay concepts. Poor, single-button gameplay, too-short running lengths and narratives that often don’t even try to tell a story, and you’ve got the standard for the genre.Luckily, Ninjago: Shadow of the Ronin is not one of these games. Crafted specifically for handhelds by TT Games subsidiary, TT Fusion, it’s clear that it’s not a game that has had the same effort put into it as some of the other LEGO games out there. At the same time, this is a LEGO game, complete with the timeless formula that has so successfully driven so many games before it, and it doesn’t treat its target audience with condescension or contempt.

Levels are the same linear LEGO experience that we’ve seen many times before now. Players smash objects to collect studs, and every so often come across a puzzle that requires the special abilities of one particular hero to overcome. Because this is a game for children there are no puzzles that are especially mind-taxing, though one or two are implemented quite poorly and explained badly, which might frustrate a child with less patience or problem solving abilities. The combat, too, is exceedingly simple, and players have access to a whirlwind move if they do get into trouble that can deal with the majority of enemies quite easily. But, simple as it is, it’s fun, and each of the characters has their own unique weapons and attack animations, which will help kids get invested with their favourite characters.

Walkthrough:

NINJAGO ISLAND MAP

Destroy 5 Ronin Balloons – Nya (Kabuki)

Destroy 5 Golden Statues – Neuro

Destroy 5 Snake Statues – Anacondrai Warrior

Destroy 5 Dragon Statues – Zumo

Destroy 5 Nindroid Generators – P.I.X.E.L.

Fly around the island map and destroy objects. This just takes time and patience, but none of these are particularly hidden. Search the outside of the island. The balloons are floating in the air. A thorough search will locate them all.

Chen's Island

True Ninja – 27,000

Survive the Anaconda Section – don’t die in A2

Have 4 enemies caught in your tornado – can be done in A3

Characters – Cole (Tournament), Kai (Tournament), Zane (Titanium), Jay (Tournament)

A1 - Smash grey and green statue on right side of building and build jump pad. Jump up and smash winch holding Jay. Avoid the spinning spikes and jump up to open gate.

Skyler – Use grapple on upper level of building

A2 – run down the track jumping over obstacles

A3 – defeat the enemies and exit right

A4 – Smash statue and build sword switch. Smash cage and build ladder. Step on pads.

Lloyd (Tournament) – Red X under boulder on left

Chen's Dungeon

True Ninja – 16,000

Survive the spike ceiling trap

Smash the 5 crossbow turrets – 2 in A1, 3 in A2

Characters – Cole (Tournament), Kai (Tournament), Zane (Titanium), Jay (Tournament)

A1 – Smash green statue by skull and build speed pad. Run through Spike Ceiling Trap using Kai and use sword switch

Shade- open Skull door

A2 – Defeat enemies to get crank. Place and rotate winch to lower cage. Smash cage and build ladder. Go right avoiding traps. Fix engine and cross over. Use Spinjitzu to rotate wall. Climb up and jump on levers to open gate.

Gravis – use Bumble pad

Spinjago Chase

True Ninja – 32,000

Don’t get crushed by the lion head that falls down the stairs – start running down as soon as cut-scene ends

Don’t get hit by fireworks rockets - time your crossing after the rockets explode

Characters – Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane

A1 – Defeat enemies. Jump up rocks to the left. Cross the roof avoiding the rockets and jump down.

A2 – Run up the stairs. Build handle and throw rock at cracked wall. Build jump pad. Jump up building. Go left and jump along roof.

Ronin (Masked) – use Staff lever next to rock you throw and jump aross

Turner – use Bumble pad and Red X to dig up

Spinjitzu Master – use Green pad to build Run pad

A3 – Build spring pad. Use Spinjitzu to reach upper level. Use Spinjitzu on matching pad to create super tornado to build magnet.

Final Verdict:

LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin encapsulates all that kids enjoy about the cartoon in a mobile game. It's simple to play and there's never a dull moment, and the story maintains the goofy charm that kids have come to expect from the Spinjitsu masters. In conclusion, this premium action-adventure title succeeds in making children feel like they're in the game.