I'm not much of a fan of stealth games, and this was one of the few I have played, but between the stylish art and the accessible gameplay, Mark of the Ninja is a great entrypoint to the genre.

The story is pretty threadbare, but it keeps the pace of the game trucking along from level to level. The suite of tools made available to the player is quite solid, forcing them to economize them properly between enemy encounters in order to complete levels without detection. That level of skill expression is always great to see.

The standout of this game is the animation and style of the game, truly a cartoon come to life. The fluid animation of movement, the beauty of the background and scenery, it really helps to sell the fantasy on display here. For newcomers to the stealth genre, there are few games as accessible as this one, and it's a worthwhile playthrough for anyone interested in a solid stealth game.