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Shinobi
ShinobiRescue hostages and defeat bosses in fast‑paced ninja action
The Revenge of Shinobi
The Revenge of ShinobiJoe Musashi returns for vengeance against Neo Zeed in classic side‑scroll action
Overview
Description

The game features unlimited shuriken, close‑range punches and kicks, and a power‑up that transforms your attacks into explosive gunfire and katana slashes. Master timing, memorize enemy patterns, and use the one‑time ninja magic per stage to clear the screen and achieve high scores.

The Revenge of Shinobi continues the legendary Shinobi saga, pitting Joe Musashi against the revived crime syndicate Neo Zeed after they murder his teacher and kidnap his fiancée. This title, originally released in 1989, was the first Shinobi game built exclusively for home consoles, delivering fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash gameplay across multiple platforms.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Retro action fans
Fans of retro action platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
1987-11-16
1989-12-02
Specifications
developer
Team Shinobi
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
publisher
Asmik Corporation, Virgin Mastertronic, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., The Sales Curve
Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation, Tec Toy, Sega
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
ESRB E10+, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
60/100
80/100+33%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Classic arcade feel with tight controls
  • Varied power‑up system adds strategic depth
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • High replay value for score hunting
  • Faithful recreation of the original arcade experience
  • Tight, responsive controls ideal for platforming
  • Rich retro soundtrack enhances immersion
  • Broad platform availability
Cons
  • One‑hit death can be unforgiving
  • Limited continues reduce accessibility
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • No save‑state or checkpoint system
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