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His name is not Mark.

Mark of the Ninja is the sneakiest one-of-a-kind stealth platformer that you’ll never see coming. How did it get here? We have no idea. The Special Edition is available for $5.99, for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, on GOG.com! If you’re just not ready for the commitment, grab the basic edition for only $4.99 and the Special Edition upgrade can be yours for another $1.66 when you’re ready for more. The 66% discount across all three items lasts until Friday, August 8, at 9:59AM GMT.

The Mark is a sacred tradition of the Hisomu ninja clan. Extracted from the leaves of a mysterious desert flower, its essence holds a great but dangerous power that will snap even the strongest of minds. Generations past have found a way to harness this gift of nature, to draw upon it in need and strike against those who threaten their way. You have volunteered to be marked with this essence. In doing so, you will become strong, an unstoppable force. You will become aware, one with your surroundings. You will become agile, neither seen nor heard. You will use this power to protect the Hisomu clan. But as your body drinks the ink marking your skin, you slowly descend into madness. And when insanity takes hold, when actions stop being your own, will you make the sacrifice to protect the clan? This is the mark of the ninja.

You won’t find a more ambitious foray into 2D stealth gameplay than Mark of the Ninja. A detailed and consistent sound and sight system, as well as non-linear level design give you the freedom to approach every objective in your own way. Whether you’re a predator relishing each kill, a phantom striking fear and disorder into enemy ranks, or no more than a gust of wind, you can expect the same level of satisfyingly challenging gameplay. Go one step further, complete challenges, and unlock additional suits and abilities to compliment your playstyle. Once you think you’ve seen it all… New Game+ awaits with a whole new set of rules to overcome. All of this gameplay, wrapped in smooth animation on beautifully drawn backdrops, is enough to make bystanders forget you’re playing a game.

Mark of the Ninja Special Edition expands your options with a completely fresh non-lethal playstyle. Don the garbs of Dosan, a ninja tattoo artist with his own bag of tricks, and discover the intrigue that lead up to the main story. Done it all? The DLC also includes detailed developer commentary (in six languages!) scattered throughout the campaign for a fresh take on the world of Mark of the Ninja.

Disappear into the shadows, delve into madness, and honor your Mark of the Ninja for only $5.99 on GOG.com!
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JudasIscariot: Yes? :)
Ninjas on Thursday?
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JudasIscariot: Yes? :)
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Grargar: Ninjas on Thursday?
All depends on your interpretation :P
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JudasIscariot: All depends on your interpretation :P
Ok but, is it classic 'depends-on-your-interpretation ninjas', or modern ones?

:P
Post edited August 05, 2014 by rodrolliv
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JudasIscariot: All depends on your interpretation :P
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rodrolliv: Ok but, is it classic 'depends on your interpretation ninjas', or modern ones?
It all depends on your interpretation :) Also, any hints I give are always located in The Enigmatic Hint thread :)
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JudasIscariot: It all depends on your interpretation :) Also, any hints I give are always located in The Enigmatic Hint thread :)
Crystal Ninjas? That sounds too weird of a concept.
Well this release sure riled up the troops. I might just have to check it out...
I am so happy to finally see this on GOG! I was wondering when it was going to show up. The release price is pretty good, too.

I wasn't planning on making any more purchases in the near future since I already have more than enough stuff to play. But it looks like I just might make an exception.
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tinyE: Yeah the options menu isn't helping me and the shaking is kind of making it unplayable.

Hmmmm, I wonder if I got drunk it would look better? Maybe if I sat on one of those vibrating beds while playing? :P

Please tell me someone else has this problem and that it's an easy fix because one thing I could tell through the shaking is that this game is fucking A1! :D
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JudasIscariot: What kind of shaking are you getting? O.o
It's almost like the screen is bouncing. At first I thought it was the giant bell at the beginning because that would have actually been a nice touch but then the guy tolling gets blasted and yet it keeps bouncing.
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JudasIscariot: It all depends on your interpretation :)
What the...Are you applying for legal department now? :-P
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JudasIscariot: What kind of shaking are you getting? O.o
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tinyE: It's almost like the screen is bouncing. At first I thought it was the giant bell at the beginning because that would have actually been a nice touch but then the guy tolling gets blasted and yet it keeps bouncing.
Maybe it's a V-SYNC issue? What about your drivers? Can you update them?

Try turning v-sync on or off depending on whether it's already turned on:

http://windows7themes.net/en-us/how-to-disable-vsync-in-windows-7/
I read the whole thread and I am amazed. Not one single bad commentary about that game (if you don't count the "not my cup of tea" post). So this game has to be great and it really is cheap. But there is still one question left for me: does it have a (good) story or is it more like a "get to the end of the level and don't care why" game?
Post edited August 05, 2014 by MarkoH01
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JudasIscariot: It all depends on your interpretation :)
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tburger: What the...Are you applying for legal department now? :-P
Nah, I simply lived through the Clinton administration :P
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MarkoH01: I read the whole thread and I am amazed. Not one single bad commentary about that game (if you don't count the "not my cup of tea" post). So this game has to be great and it really is cheap. But there is still one question left for me: dioes ist have a (good) story or is it more like a "get to the end of the level and don't care why" game?
It has an excellent story, imho :) I know, I know, I am biased and I am not telling much but that's because I don't want to spoil the story :)
Post edited August 05, 2014 by JudasIscariot
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JudasIscariot: Nah, I simply lived through the Clinton administration :P
Hope not as an intern :-P
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JudasIscariot: Nah, I simply lived through the Clinton administration :P
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tburger: Hope not as an intern :-P
I was about as far from the White House as one could get in the continental United States :P
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tburger: What the...Are you applying for legal department now? :-P
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JudasIscariot: Nah, I simply lived through the Clinton administration :P
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MarkoH01: I read the whole thread and I am amazed. Not one single bad commentary about that game (if you don't count the "not my cup of tea" post). So this game has to be great and it really is cheap. But there is still one question left for me: dioes ist have a (good) story or is it more like a "get to the end of the level and don't care why" game?
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JudasIscariot: It has an excellent story, imho :) I know, I know, I am biased and I am not telling much but that's because I don't want to spoil the story :)
O.K. sold and bought :)