Ninja Rage - Open World RPGv1.13

Released February 3, 2015Major

iOS

This major update initially drove a rating increase of +0.6 stars on iOS, lifting the average from 3.0 to 3.6 stars based on early server and rotation fixes. However, severe post-release regressions, including launch crashes on newer iOS versions and progress-resetting save failures, have left the title unplayable for many users. The net verdict is strongly negative as the lack of subsequent maintenance rapidly erodes player momentum.

What changed

UXFixed screen rotation issues
PerformanceAdded a new server to support unlimited players
MonetizationIntroduced video ads as a mechanism to earn free items

Reception

29/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What worked

UX
The update resolved screen rotation issues, contributing to an initial rating increase from 3.0 to 3.6 stars on iOS.
Performance
The addition of a new server expanded capacity to support unlimited players, though overall stability remains compromised.

What didn't

Monetization
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New feature
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Social
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Marlvel takeaways

Resolve the high-frequency launch crashes and iOS compatibility issues to restore basic gameplay functionality for contemporary device users.
Address the critical progress-loss bug causing character level and inventory resets to prevent further erosion of player retention.
Establish a stable pre-update rating baseline with larger sample sizes to ensure future performance deltas are statistically valid.

Original release notes

- Fix rotation issues
- New server for unlimited players
- Get free stuff by watching short videos