New Ninjatown screens. We’re still not sure what it’s about

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen anything new from this odd little title coming out for the DS. We just received some new screens and the box art but still don’t know much about the game itself. The only thing I could find from some Matlocking is that:

• It’s an action-strategy game
• There will be gameplay phases (building and combat)
• You can level up Ninjas and create buildings
• Fighting will have some puzzle elements

I’m having a hard time with accepting the whole concept of this game. I want to love it because it’s a Ninja game, but Ninjas aren’t supposed to be cute. They’re supposed to be badasses!