Ninjatown (2008). Play online

Summary

Ninjatown turns the DS touchscreen into a bustling ninja training ground, letting me tap and drag ninjas into place as enemy hordes pour down the streets. Each color‑coded hut costs shuriken‑shaped cookies, the quirky in‑game currency, and the more units I place, the faster the cookie bank swells. I love swapping the orange‑clad anti‑ninjas for snowball‑throwing whites to counter the devils that sprout extra legs when they die.

Special modifiers like the training dojo boost attack power while the green‑tea bistro speeds my fighters up, and the Elder Ninja Powers—activated by blowing into the microphone or stopping time—give a satisfying pause to regroup. Earned token ninjas, such as baby ninjas that slow enemies, add a tasty layer of strategy. The game feels like a lively puzzle: balance hut upgrades, manage the Happiness Bar, and keep the volcanic menace at bay without letting ten enemies slip through.

Despite the quirky charm, the gameplay depth earned it strong reviews and a spot on several 2008 award lists.

Storyline

Ninjatown is a tranquil village where ninjas live in harmony, enjoying a peaceful daily routine. Everything changes when a sudden volcanic eruption shakes the land, opening the town to chaos. From the ash‑filled mountains, a horde of hostile forces pours in, commanded by the sinister Mr. Demon. He is determined to raze the village and plunge it into destruction. The ninjas must rally together, using their skills and teamwork to fend off the invaders and restore the calm that once defined Ninjatown.