Refreshing
Mark of the Ninja is one of those games that appeals to an acquired taste. Im not usually one to play stealth games, (IMHO I didnt like Dishonored that much) but i found MOTN very playable, and engaging.
Visuals: Klei has been perfecting their graphic art style since they started doing Shank, and it shows. Its a smooth engine that looks great, and brings the game to life.
Gameplay: This is a stealth focused side scroller, and all the gadgets and upgrades you can get make you really think and sometimes I surprised myself with how resourceful I was with my tools, and I never thought so long about which suit to put on my character in any game. It matters that much in MOTN, and just choosing your suit type can dictate what you can/cant do in the next level. Very deep and well done customization here.
Story: Very easy to get sucked up in. Its a simple story of redemption and betrayal, and keeps you thinking. I kept thinking I was on the last level of the game, but the story kept twisting and turning, and it takes you to many different locales.
I cant wait to see what Klei does next, theyve shown to be a very talented studio
