Shadow Blade CM vs LEGO® Ninjago™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Blade CM
Embark on a thrilling quest to become a legendary ninja. Navigate challenging levels filled with traps and enemies, utilizing stealth and combat skills. Master an array of weapons and explore a vibrant 3D world with smooth animations.
- 40 beautiful levels
- Fast-paced ninja action
- Deep combat with ninja weapons
- Secret objects to find
- Fantastic 3D world
- Rewards for stealth
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Kuro is a young man on his quest to become the Shadow Blade. He must seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master. Reviews: Pocket Gamer - Gold Award 9/10 Touch Arcade - 4/5 'A great action platformer with smooth controls' 148 Apps 4.5/5 'a stylish trial platformer that's hard to put down' Gamezebo - 4/5 'An incredibly satisfying game.' Video Gamer - 9/10 'Easily one of the better mobile games in recent memory' Cult of Mac - 4/5 'Smooth as Silk' APPDAILY.RU - Probably the most colorful and exciting platformer on iOS App Advice - 'fast paced action and ridiculous ninja violence' You will guide him through challenging levels, around countless traps, sneaking past enemies or right over their dead bodies. You have to be fast, be stealthy, be aware of your environment. You have to be a ninja. Shadow Blade is a fast paced action platformer game for iOS with intuitive touch controls. It features intuitive touch controls and an array of weapons and challenging levels. Becoming a ninja is at your fingertips! Features: 40 beautiful levels to explore Fast paced platforming ninja action Deep combat with ninja weapons Secret objects to find Fantastic 3D world with smooth as silk character animations Rewards for playing sneakily! Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games
LEGO® Ninjago™
Help the Ninjas regain their memories and powers from the villain Ronin and his army. Battle through iconic locations, use cool vehicles, and unleash Spinjitzu powers to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
- Explore iconic Ninjago locales
- Uncover secrets of Obsidian Weapons
- Battle classic villains
- Drive and fly cool vehicles
- Unleash Spinjitzu Power
- Improved touch screen controls
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There is a new threat in Ninjago, and he goes by the name of Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive. In LEGO® Ninjago™: Shadow of Ronin™, it is up to players to help the Ninjas regain their memories and reclaim their powers before Ronin completes his plan and releases an even greater evil on Ninjago. Players will battle through iconic locales from the TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs, and a mysterious new island, as well as visit the mountain village of Spinjago, where the Ninjas are currently training with Grand Sensei Dareth and Sensei Wu. GAME FEATURES: -Explore Ninjago: Battle through iconic locales from the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs and Chen’s Island. -The Obsidian Weapons: Uncover the secret behind these ancient yet powerful tools. -Classic Villains: Defend Ninjago from well-known enemies, including the Serpentine, Nindroids and more. -Cool Vehicles: Drive, fly, stomp and slide your way through levels with an exciting array of bikes, jets, mechs and even dragons! -Spinjitzu Power: Unleash an elemental tornado to smash your way through enemies and solve puzzles. -Improved Controls: Switch between “Virtual D-pad” and “Casual” controls with improved touch screen controls for an even better brick bashing fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Blade CM at 4.4 against LEGO® Ninjago™'s 3.3. Shadow Blade CM also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). LEGO® Ninjago™'s advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 77) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 and LEGO® Ninjago™ $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow Blade CM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Ninjago™ has 5.3K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shadow Blade CM's written reviews are positive against 51% of LEGO® Ninjago™'s.
Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, LEGO® Ninjago™ every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadow Blade CM | LEGO® Ninjago™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (77 ratings) — better | 3.3 (5.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 50.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 5.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #37 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1006 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Crescent Moon Games LLC | Warner Bros. |
Customer experience
Shadow Blade CM
LEGO® Ninjago™
User reviews
Shadow Blade CM
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Challenging levels
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of optimization for newer devices
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating
- 📦 Short length of game
LEGO® Ninjago™
From 5.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent game
- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic experience
- 🏆 Challenging boss battles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- ⏱️ Short game length
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
Bugs and requests
Shadow Blade CM
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Controls not working properly
- Graphical glitches and issues
Requested features
6 requests- More levels and content
- Customization options
- Multiplayer/co-op mode
- Endless/survival mode
- Boss battles
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- Weapon/upgrade system
LEGO® Ninjago™
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Cutscenes not working
- Levels freezing or not progressing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content updates
- Customizable characters
- Multilingual support
- Improved vehicle controls
- Continuation of the story
In-app purchases
Shadow Blade CM
No in-app purchases
LEGO® Ninjago™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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