The free-to-play multiplayer action game Ninjala launched exclusively for Nintendo Switch last summer and accumulated 7 million+ downloads worldwide.
VentureBeat recently sat down with Kazuki Morishita, the president of GungHo Online Entertainment, to discuss the new IP post-launch, and some interesting tidbits of information have been shared within.
Kazuki Morishita Ninjala highlights
- “Download numbers grew much faster than we expected.”
- (In regards to plans on growing the game’s audience) “One thing is regular updates, new ways of playing the game and giving players a new experience with the world of Ninjala. We’re also collaborating with other IP.”
- “We don’t want to restrict the game to one platform, but to be honest, Ninjala goes really well with the Nintendo Switch. I don’t think that expanding to other platforms is a bad idea, but currently Ninjala has a lot of drive from Nintendo behind it, and we think the Switch is the most suitable platform at the moment.”
- “I do think there are opportunities around merchandising and other spinoffs like manga.”
- “The biggest thing we hear from users is they want voice chat, more ways to communicate with other people playing the game. Currently, we don’t have in-game chat, but that’s one of the biggest pieces of feedback from the community.”
About Ninjala
An online action battle game featuring ninja and gum! Assume the role of a modern-day ninja and take part in the Ninjala tournament!
Ninja-Gum
Use Ninja-Gum to blow bubbles that can be tossed at your foes, craft all sorts of weapons, and dash across stages. The appearance and variety of your weapon will vary depending on the type of Ninja-Gum you use.
Competitive Player
Take part in Battle Royale-style matches of up to 8 players and vie for supremacy with ninja around the world. The player who earns the most points over the course of the match will be declared the winner. Score points by defeating your opponents, obtaining items, destroying drones positioned across the stage, and more. Earn extra points by taking down your opponents with an IPPON—impressive finishing techniques.
Cooperative Play
Join up with friends and take part in a 4-on-4 team battle. Cooperate with your teammates and earn more points than the opposing team to be declared the winner.
