Ninjala

Ninjala is a free-to-play multiplayer action game developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment for the Nintendo Switch line of systems. The game features battles between child ninja warriors, using experimental Ninja-Gum that allows them to create powerful ninja weapons and grants them various powers and abilities. The game was first unveiled at E3 2018 and was released on June 24, 2020. The game has surpassed over eight million downloads as of October 2021.
==Official Summary==
The year is 20XX. The ninja, who once forged the history of Japan, were scattered across the country during the Meiji Restoration.
As these ninja mingled with the other clans, their bloodline thinned, and they gradually faded from sight. The descendants of these ninja clans, seeking to preserve their heritage, formed the WNA (World Ninja Association) in the hope of carrying on their legacy.
And so it was that the WNA succeeded in developing Ninja-Gum, an art which could summon forth the strength of the Shinobi.
And yet creating the most powerful Ninja-Gum requires the strongest of ninja DNA.
So it was that the Ninjala Tournament was held, that the mightiest of all ninjas could be found...
==Gameplay ==
Ninjala is an action-based arena brawler focused on online battles, in which players are either set against each other in free-for-all or teams-based matches, with the goal of earning the most points and getting the top score before time runs out. The gameplay focuses primarily on melee combat using various weapons such as katanas and hammers, and player are able to run, double jump, run on walls, and glide in the air to navigate the map. They can also detect other nearby players using Ninja Sense and can hide by morphing into various objects.
Players earn points primarily by defeating other players and destroying drones scattered across the map. Destroying drones also provides the player with more energy, allowing them to more often utilize various gum-based abilities, such as ranged attacks that can entrap opponents, mid-air dashes, and counterattacks. Getting a certain level of energy allows players to construct larger, more powerful versions of their weapons, giving them an advantage. If the player knocks out another player under specific circumstances, such as defeating a gum-bound player, they can score an Ippon bonus, which is worth more points than a standard K.O.
Ninjala also features a single-player story mode that follows a chapter-based structure in which players complete a handful of missions as a particular character.
Players can also customize their playable avatars via changing their clothing, stickers, or emotes to effectively communicate with others and add a bit of charm to regular gameplay.
Since launch, Ninjala has received many updates to improve gameplay experience, introducing new weapons, stages, and modes. Major updates usually come with each new season. 
==Controls==
The following controls are for Control Type A, the default configuration. All pages on this wiki refer to the controls as if they were Control Type A. You can view other configurations here: Ninjala/Control Configurations
Basic
Action 	Controls
Walk 	Tilt slightly
Run 	Tilt
Dodge 	
Jump 	
Double Jump 	While airborne, press
Morph 	
Special 	
Gum Ninjutsu	
Camera
Action 	Controls
Move Camera 	
Reset Camera Position	Click
Lock on Target 	Click ; click again to disable
Switch Target 	While targeting, click
Ninja-Gum Abilities
Action 	Controls
Blow Bubble/Gum Guard	Hold
Pop Bubble 	Release
Gum Shoot 	While holding , press
Glide 	Hold while airborne
Gum Boost 	While holding and airborne, press ; the boost can be stopped early by releasing
Construct Big Weapon 	While holding , press
Attacking
Action 	Controls
Normal Attack	
Back Attack 	+ tilt right or left
Wide Attack 	+ tilt down
Break Attack 	
S-Burst 	While under attack, press
Miscellaneous
Action 	Controls
Place Gum Utsusemi 	
Morph into Gum Utsusemi	
Open Communication Menu	
Options Menu 	
Player List 	
==Story==
Main article: Story Mode
== Characters==
See a full list on the main article: Characters
===Main Characters===
*Van
*Berecca
*Ron
*Lucy
*Burton
*Emma
*Kappei
*Jane
===Secondary Characters===
*Gumchi
*Genryusai
*Gen'unsai
*Goro
===Other Characters===
*The Announcer
==Modes==
Main article: Modes 
*Quick Battle Royale
*Quick Team Battle
*Ninjala Battle
**Battle Royale
**Team Battle
*Room Battle
*Featured Battle
**Release the Beast
**S-Blast Battle Test Play
**Ninjala Striker
**Last Ninja Standing
**Turf Match
**Man to Man Brawl
*Story Mode
== Seasons==
Main article: Season
Ninjala runs on a season-based schedule, with each season lasting around 2 - 4 months. The following is a list of seasons so far, along with their respective themes: 
*Season 1 (Ninjas)
*Season 2 (Sports)
*Season 3 (Dragons)
*Season 4 (Winter)
*Season 5 (Fairy Tales)
*Season 6 (Heroes and Villains)
*Season 7 (Horror)
*Season 8 (Animals)
*Season 9 (Bugs)
*Season 10 (Pirates)
*Season 11 (Norse Mythology)
*Season 12 (Junkyard)
==Stages ==
Main article: Stages
There are currently a total of six multiplayer stages in Ninjala, with around one introduced per season.
File:No image.png|Standby Dojo (Training Mode only)
File:Wna academy official image 1.jpg|WNA Academy
File:Eagle City Official Image.jpg|Eagle City
File:Shinobi city official image 1.jpg|Shinobi City
File:Croissant Arena Official Image 1.jpg|Croissant Arena
File:Fort riverdale 01.jpg|Fort Riverdale
File:Sphinx Valley image 1.jpg|Sphinx Valley
File:WNA Junkyard official image 1.jpg|WNA Junkyard
== Weapons==
Main article: Weapons 
*Gum Shoots in Ninjala
*Gum Ninjutsu in Ninjala
==See also== 
*Ninjala 2D Cartoon Anime: A series of animated webtoons uploaded to the Ninjala official YouTube channel that expands the series' story and lore.
*Timeline of Ninjala: A timeline of the game's life, including season start dates, Gumball Machine history, Matsuris, and milestones.
==Gallery==
Ninjala - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch
==Trivia ==
*Ninjala was originally slated for a Spring 2019 releases, but was pushed back for unknown reasons. It resurfaced the next year and was given a release date of May 27, 2020. However, it was pushed back again due to the COVID-19 pandemic to June 24, 2020.
*In Japan, the game has a physical release available for ¥3,980 (about $35), which includes the Crow Tengu Bundle DLC Pack pre-installed. So far the physical edition has not been released outside of Japan and it is unknown if it will be released in other regions.
==External links==
*Official website
*Nintendo website
Category:Ninjala