Ninjatown

About

Ninjatown casts you as a defender of a quirky village overrun by demons after a volcanic eruption. Played from a top-down perspective on the Nintendo DS, you deploy a squad of ninja using the stylus to position them in key locations. Each character has specific skills like long-range attacks or area-wide defenses, requiring quick thinking to repel waves of enemies. Missions focus on holding districts through timed battles, balancing resource management with real-time action. The DS touch controls let you draw barriers or tap to reposition units mid-fight. The game’s charm comes from its silly tone and over-the-top abilities like the "Mighty Wind of Ninja Dropping" and "Stealth Hugs." Developer Venan Entertainment designed it for both solo play and competitive multiplayer matches. Released in late 2008, it blends basic strategy mechanics with goofy character quirks. The stylus-based gameplay felt fresh at the time, though the relatively short campaign and simplified AI keep it light. Casual players looking for a humorous strategy diversion found it memorable for its mix of touch-screen tactics and absurdity.