Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
Developer(s)Herosoft
Designer(s)Wilson Taylor
Platform(s)Steam
Release5 December 2023
Genre(s)Bullet hell, arena shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain is a 2023 bullet hell video game developed by Herosoft and Trainwreck Studios. In the game, the player assumes the role of a character from the American public domain and must eliminate ninjas.[1] The game garnered media attention as the first creative work in 2024 to use Mickey Mouse, following an early version of the character entering the public domain in the United States.[2][3][4][5]

Plot

The "Gyaku Ninja clan" use the "Law of Fiction" in an attempt to increase their control over the planet. To stop this from happening, the "Gods of Fiction" have sent their most iconic warriors, who are all from the public domain, to stop the Ninjas.[6]

Gameplay

The game is a top-down arena shooter, playable by 1 to 4 people. Players can choose from 5 unique characters and 4 guns. Gameplay involves fending off ever increasing hordes of Ninjas. Players can make use of power ups such as health pick ups, sticky webs and black holes to help fight enemies.[6]

Playable characters

Future characters

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain by Trainwreck Studios". itch.io. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ↑ Ostler, Anne-Marie (2024-01-02). "It took barely 12 hours for the first Mickey Mouse games to appear after the Disney mascot entered the public domain". gamesradar. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. ↑ Fuge, Jonathan (2024-01-02). "Mickey Mouse Torments Ferry Passengers in Steamboat Willie Horror Movie, First Look Released". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. ↑ Slingerland, Calum. "Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' Sails Into Horror Films After Entering Public Domain". Exclaim!. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Parreno, Ryan (2 January 2024). "Public Domain Mickey Mouse Is Already A Playable Video Game Character". Gameranx. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain - Patch Notes 1/14/2024 - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  8. ↑ "Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain - Steam News Hub". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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