2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Meet the Mexican Ninja: Sombrero-Wielding Frenzy in Beat‑'Em‑Up Roguelike
Amber-owned developer Madbricks, in partnership with REDRUM and published by Amber, has unveiled Mexican Ninja, a thrilling 2.5D beat‑'em‑up roguelike that blends Mexican flair with Japanese-styled action. The game plunges players into Nuevo‑Tokyo, a chaotic city born from the fusion of Mexico's narcos and Japan's Yakuza, dominated by a ruthless "Narkuza" crime syndicate.
In Mexican Ninja, you step into the shoes of a masked rebel ninja, slashing through stylized streets with precision, timing, and flair. Designed for both easy pick‑up‑and‑play appeal and deep mastery, the combat rewards smart positioning, well-timed attacks, and discipline-hallmarks of true ninja prowess.
Each run is unique thanks to roguelike staples: randomized levels, dynamic trash‑talking duels, and a rotating cast of "pimped‑out" weapons. As players progress, they train under el Mero Mero Sensei to unlock new skills, harness powers granted by Mexican‑Japanese spirits, and unleash flashy "Mexican Jutsus." Hidden apparel adds a dash of swag-because looking good matters when toppling the Narkuza overlords.
At its core, Mexican Ninja is a cultural crossover: part action-packed arcade throwback, part heartfelt homage. Director Carlos Rincones says it embodies "the longing for [a hero rising up]… blending Mexican and Japanese cultures" and that the game is "more than a game; it's a vibe, a spirit, a way of being".
With its gore‑soaked pixel art, retro arcade soul, and cross-cultural heart, Mexican Ninja dares players to dig deep, find their inner cabrón, and ignite a revolution. Get ready to master the Way of the Sombrero.
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