Akane the Kunoichi
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Developer(s) | Haruneko[4] |
Publisher(s) | Haruneko |
Designer(s) | Giovanni Simotti[5] |
Composer(s) | Kevin MacLeod |
Engine | XNA |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Windows Phone, iOS |
Release | May 28, 2011 (X360)[1] June 14, 2012 (iOS)[2] May 2, 2014 (Win)[3] |
Genre(s) | Platformer |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Akane the Kunoichi is an indie platform game by Italian studio Haruneko. It was originally released for the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Indie Games service in 2011 and was later ported as a budget title for the PC Windows (Steam and Desura), Windows Phone 7 and iPhone / iPad platforms.
Plot
The game's protagonist Akane is a kunoichi who secretly loves her feudal master Goro. When he is kidnapped, Akane goes off to rescue him from the evil ninja Hiromi and her minions.
Reception
Akane the Kunoichi was met with mostly favourable critical reception, including being a finalist at Dream Build Play 2012 in the Windows Phone category.[6] Game Informer described the Xbox 360 version as a "fine" example of an "old-school platformer" for "one measly dollar".[7] Daniel Douvris of AppAdvice commented on the iOS version of the game: "Akane the Kunoichi is a fun action platformer. Its platforming elements, as well as its artwork, are reminiscent of retro games of the past. Put simply, it is a breath of fresh air from the endless piles of junk that line the App Store these days."[8]
References
- ^ "Akane the Kunoichi Release Information for Xbox 360". GameFAQs.com. 2011-05-28. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
- ^ "Akane the Kunoichi Release Information for iOS (iPhone/iPad)". GameFAQs.com. 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
- ^ "Akane the Kunoichi Release Information for PC". GameFAQs.com. 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
- ^ "Amazing Princess Sarah Is Another Game From The Developer Of Akane the Kunoichi". Siliconera.com. 2014-08-20. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
- ^ "Amazing Princess Sarah Game Review". Jellyfishstation.com. 2014-07-20. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
- ^ "Dream.Build.Play Finalists - XNA Game Studio Team Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs". Blogs.msdn.com. 2012-08-22. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
- ^ "Akane The Kunoichi Now Available - News". www.GameInformer.com. 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
- ^ Douvris, Daniel (2012-06-16). "Female Ninjas Take Center Stage In Akane The Kunoichi". AppAdvice. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
External links
- Official website
- Akane the Kunoichi at MobyGames
- Akane the Kunoichi at Hardcore Gaming 101
- 2011 video games
- Fantasy video games
- IOS games
- Indie video games
- Ninja video games
- Side-scrolling platform games
- Single-player video games
- Steam Greenlight games
- Video games developed in Italy
- Video games featuring female antagonists
- Video games featuring female protagonists
- Video games set in feudal Japan
- Windows games
- Windows Phone games
- Xbox 360 games
- Xbox 360 Live Indie games
- Platform games
- Japan in non-Japanese culture