When it comes to indie games, anything is possible; you truly don’t know what to expect. Not beholden to triple-A standards, they tend to get crazy, come up with the weirdest but coolest concepts, and still manage to meet or exceed them. And one of those indie games that is extremely strange but also looks really cool is a 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up game called Mexican Ninja. As the name suggests, the game takes Mexican grit and Japanese cyberpunk aesthetic and blends them, creating a cocktail of fast-paced, high-octane gameplay that turns it into a stylish rebellion. Mexican Ninja is one of those games you just have to try for yourself. There’s a beta available on Steam, and if the game interests you, it will officially release on August 20th for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Mexican Ninja, as stated before, is a blend of Mexican and Japanese cultures, creating this 2.5D roguelike beat-em-up. The game itself has various features, such as its 2.5D arcade combat and modern precision, allowing for fast, responsive action that rewards both mastery and timing. Its roguelike features allow for randomized runs that let you evolve builds and meta-upgrades, keeping the game fresh. Mexican Jutsus nda Spirit Powers, as crazy as it sounds, allow you to unlock crazy abilities and experiment with stylish crowd control tools. Way of the Donkey Skill Tree, again a crazy name, is a swagger-soaked progression system built around amplifying your playstyle. And it all comes together in Nuevo Tokyo, a blend of two cultures that creates a bold mashup where rebellion brews against the five heads of the Narkuzas.
Honestly, Mexican Ninja looks to be a fever dream of a game where you have to try for yourself, and you can, as there is a demo available on Steam now. Take on the corrupt Narkuzas and carve your way through the streets of Nuevo Tokyo in this 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up game where you start a rebellion with style. Mexican Ninja will officially be released on August 20th and will be available for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. If this game interests you at all, check it out and support indie devs because games like this always keep the industry interesting.