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{{Short description|2015 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin
| image = Lego Ninjago Shadow of Ronin cover art.webp
| developer = [[Company:TT Games|TT Games]]<br>[[Company:TT Fusion|TT Fusion]]
| publisher = [[Company:Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]]
| series = Lego Ninjago
| platforms = {{ubl|{{wipe|Nintendo 3DS}}|[[Engineering:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]]|[[Software:IOS|iOS]]|[[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]]}}
| released = '''PlayStation Vita,<br>Nintendo 3DS'''<br>{{Video game release|NA|March 24, 2015<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brian |date=2015-01-29 |title=LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin due out in March |url=https://nintendoeverything.com/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin-due-out-in-march/ |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=Nintendo Everything |language=en}}</ref>|AU|March 25, 2015<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-02 |title=LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin coming soon... plus the cover! - Impulse Gamer |url=https://www.impulsegamer.com/lego-ninjago/ |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=www.impulsegamer.com |language=en-US}}</ref>|EU|March 27, 2015<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-01-29 |title=Lego Jurassic World, Lego Marvel's Avengers confirmed |language=en |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-jurassic-world-lego-marvels-avengers-confirmed |access-date=2023-11-28}}</ref>}}'''iOS'''<br>{{Video game release|WW|January 20, 2016}}'''Android'''<br>{{Video game release|WW|December 2, 2015}}
| genre = Action-adventure
| modes = [[Software:Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| director = Jon Burton
| producer = Paul Johnson
| designer = Mike Taylor<br>Rob Shepherd
| artist = John Lomax<br>Rory Payton
}}
'''''Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin''''' is a ''Lego''-themed [[Software:Single-player video game|single-player]] [[Software:Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[Handheld game console|handheld]] videogame developed by [[Company:TT Games|TT Games]] and published by [[Company:Warner Bros. Games|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]]. It was released on March 24, 2015, in North America, March 25, 2015, in Australia, March 27, 2015, in Europe, and September 3, 2015, in Japan for the {{wipe|Nintendo 3DS}} and [[Engineering:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]]. The game is the sequel to ''[[Software:Lego Ninjago: Nindroids|Lego Ninjago]]'' which was released in 2014. It was released for [[Software:IOS|iOS]] and [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] in late 2015-early 2016.

== Gameplay ==
The story starts off with Ronin stealing the ninjas' memories. The ninjas have to smash, build and explore their way to stop Ronin's evil plans. The Dark Samurai serve as the evil clique of the game.

The player controls one of the main characters from a third-person perspective, usually fighting enemies, and collecting ''Lego'' studs. There are a total of 68 playable characters in the game (excluding multiple variants/outfits of all characters).

The game features iconic locales from the TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs, and a mysterious new island. Players will also visit the mountain village of Spinjago, where the Ninjas are currently training with 'Grand Sensei' Dareth and Sensei Wu.

The game is divided into levels, which are typically completed by defeating all of the enemies in the area. Players can use a variety of attacks and combos to defeat their enemies, and they can also use the environment to their advantage. For example, players can throw objects at enemies or knock them into traps.

In addition to combat, players will also need to solve puzzles in order to progress through the game. These puzzles can range from simple to complex, and they often require players to use the special abilities of different characters. For example, Lloyd can phase through walls, while Zane can freeze enemies.

Overall, ''Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin'' is a fun and challenging game that is sure to appeal to fans of the ''Lego Ninjago'' franchise. It is also a great choice for gamers who are looking for a game that is not too difficult, but still offers some challenge.

== Reception ==
{{video game reviews
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| iOS = true
| 3DS = true
| MC_VITA = 70/100<ref name="MCVITA">{{cite web |url= https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|title= LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (PlayStation Vita)|website= Metacritic|access-date=December 23, 2023}}</ref>
| MC_3DS = 60/100<ref name="MC3DS">{{cite web |url= https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds|title= LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (Nintendo 3DS)|website= Metacritic|access-date=December 23, 2023}}</ref>
| MC_iOS = 60/100<ref name="MCiOS">{{cite web |url= https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title= LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (iOS)|website= Metacritic|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=December 23, 2023}}</ref>
| NLife_3DS = {{Rating|4|10}}<ref name="NLife3DS">{{cite web |url= https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/lego_ninjago_shadow_of_ronin|title= LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (Nintendo 3DS)|website= Nintendo Life|last=DelVillano|first=Ron|date=April 29, 2015|access-date=December 23, 2023}}</ref>
| NLife_iOS = --
| NLife_VITA = --
| PG_iOS = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="PGiOS">{{cite web |url= https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin-more-of-the-same/|title= LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (iOS)|website= Pocket Gamer UK|last=James|first=Chris|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=December 23, 2023}}</ref>
| PG_VITA = --
| PG_3DS = --
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''Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.<ref name="jnidokm">{{Cite web |title=LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref>

Ron DelVillano on ''Nintendo Life'' rated the game 4/10, stating that the gameplay is "inexcusably stale".<ref name="life">{{Cite web |last=DelVillano |first=Ron |date=2015-04-29 |title=Review: LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (3DS) |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/lego_ninjago_shadow_of_ronin |website=Nintendo Life |access-date=2023-11-26 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Common Sense Media on the other hand, rated it a 4/5, stating that "''Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin'' takes everything that kids love about the cartoon and packs it nicely into a handheld game."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chapman |first=David |title=Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin Game Review |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Common Sense Media |language=en}}</ref>

Chris James' review on ''Pocket Gamer'' states that the game's controls were "a frustrating, fumbling mess" and "''Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin'' is categorically not for everyone and will appeal to youngsters most of all."<ref name="pocket">{{Cite web |last=James |first=Chris |date=2015-11-11 |title=Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin - More of the same |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin/lego-ninjago-shadow-of-ronin-more-of-the-same/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Pocket Gamer |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

* ''Lego Ninjago'' (video game franchise)

== References ==

[[Category:IOS games]]
[[Category:Single-player video games]]

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