Mark of the Ninja How to be a Stealth Ninja Master

By goukijones — September 24, 2012
Tags: blog freeish live-stream-highlights

Mark of the Ninja is the best arcade game in years. Recently I played the Mark of Serenity level & I didn't use the Mark of Serenity once. Check out these 4 clips from the live stream. Also we're giving away 2 codes for MotN on XBLA.

*All these clips below are from GoukiJones' TV Live Stream.

**Check out my review for Mark of the Ninja.

I don't know what got into me that day. Actually I do. [cough, cough] I thot it would be a good idea to try & mess with as much of Mark of the Ninja as I could. Trying to kill every enemy. This was especially challenging on the level where I didn't have a weapon & could not execute the execution. I am the excellence of execution Jimmy! I did it tho, everybody died. *New Game Plus mode [On]

Pro-tips MotN 101. You can throw unconscious bodies from high levels & the fall will kill them for sure. First throw that dead body at another guard, watch him freak out & in his terror back up & fall off the high platform. Then chuck the body he just saw right over the edge as well. Double!

You can also use the environment to set traps. In this video below, the baddies have a radar & are super sensitive to movement & sound. It's very challenging to fight these baddies 1 on 1. The hanging explosive devices & exploding hiding spots were perfectly to assist you in these situations.

I was so confused at the start of the Mark of Serenity level. During this playthru I was playing New Game Plus. When the Mark of Serenity level started, it just started & didn't allow me to update my equipment or change my suit. I even restarted the level thinking I just missed something. I still wasn't able to change & guess what, stupid me never check my own inventory to see what suit & weapons I did have. Fuck it, I thot. Maybe the game was meant to be beat with out that suit. That kinda made sense to me.

The very first puzzle is dodging 4 explosives & get thru a small walkway. Check out the clip. *You need the flying squirrel wings to get thru this part.

Immediately after that puzzle were 2 swinging blades. After I made it past the 4 explosives part I was determined that I could make pass these 2 swinging blades. Check out the clip. I get pretty hype when I do get thru.

In this final clip, spikes shoot down from the ceiling & it didn't take me too long to figure out how to get past this, without the Mark of Serenity suit. Check out the clip Jimmy!

Giveaway

Mark of the Ninja is a GREAT game, I can't stress it enough. MotN is the must play arcade game in 2012. With that said, we have 2 codes to giveaway. It's easy to enter. Leave a comment on this story & my review. 1 of your comments must pertain to the story. The other comment must discuss YOUR last favorite arcade game. You can say a PS3 or an Xbox 360 arcade game. The codes I have to giveaway are for Xbox 360.

Mark of the Ninja is in serious contention for Arcade 2012 Jimmy Gem award winner.

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you have a great set of footages here, goukijones. I remember watching you stream this game when it came out, and saw some of the actions you did from these videoes. I clearly remember the times you were trying to get through these traps, and it was awesome when you finally got past those insidious traps. You, sir, are a total badass!!!

Arthvader rated Mark of the Ninja Buy it
Sep 24, 2012 by Arthvader

I really enjoyed this game. Beat it twice. Was really surprised to see such a good arcade game come out of nowhere.

cinderkin has not rated Mark of the Ninja yet.
Sep 24, 2012 by cinderkin

I'ld have to play it while my kid was at school because the traps would bring out the f bombs quick. I think the last XBLA game that I downloaded and still play it Real Steel. There is nothing like knocking another robot's head of in a fight. And it was something even my son enjoyed.

dragonkiss83 rated Mark of the Ninja Rent it
Sep 26, 2012 by dragonkiss83

Fo reals. Real Steel?

goukijones rated Mark of the Ninja Buy it
Sep 26, 2012 by goukijones

Sadly yes, I didn't expect much from the game to start. Most of the other games I was actually looking forward to were big letdowns, just look at the Double Dragon Neon crap.

dragonkiss83 rated Mark of the Ninja Rent it
Sep 26, 2012 by dragonkiss83

I have the Double Dragon Neon & there may be an exclusive live show with FnJimmy playing that this weekend. What do you Jimmys think? Do you want to watch FnJimmy & myself playthru the #DDN?

goukijones rated Mark of the Ninja Buy it
Sep 27, 2012 by goukijones

I think it would be "BRO-TASTIC" if you and FNJimmy were to play DDN Live this weekend. BTW, did you purchased it, or were you given a code?

Arthvader rated Mark of the Ninja Buy it
Sep 27, 2012 by Arthvader

Looks like 'The Dishwasher' I may have to give this a try after I beat MvC origins..

Zero2990 has not rated Mark of the Ninja yet.
Sep 27, 2012 by Zero2990

Mark of the Ninja seems like a great 2D platformer everyone should check out!

Another XBLA game worth checking out is the last of this year's Summer of Arcade, Dust: An Elystian Tail. I recently got my hands on it and could not stop playing it until I reached completion! The game has beautiful hand drawn graphics, addictive battle mechanics, a solid story and excellent voice acting! Did I mention that it was mostly made by a single person? An incredible feat for such a quality game. For me the game is totally worth 1200 points and you will enjoy every single second of it.

asmilon rated Mark of the Ninja Buy it
Sep 27, 2012 by asmilon

I'ld watch you guys play it.

dragonkiss83 rated Mark of the Ninja Rent it
Sep 27, 2012 by dragonkiss83

Looks like this game has some neat tricks. Definitely has that tension found in games like Ninja Gaiden and Revenge of Shinobi.

Last great arcade game in arcades? Gundam Extreme Vs.

Last great arcade game at home? Joe Danger 2: The Movie.

derkasan has not rated Mark of the Ninja yet.
Sep 27, 2012 by derkasan

I can't believe I missed this giveaway!! Been trying to win this game for a while ^^

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Sep 30, 2012 by genxsis83

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