SEGA AGES Shinobi

M2 · Jan 23, 2020

Everyone10+

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Ninjutsu master Joe Musashi returns in this classic side-scrolling platformer. Utilize shurikens, throwing knives, and more to defeat the enemy and free the hostages. Need more time? Use the rewind feature to move back in time to make sure you’re using your best moves.

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Game Rant
Ramon Hara · Jan 28, 2020
8.0
Overall, the latest version of Shinobi for the Switch encapsulated the original experience and challenging gameplay of the 1987 classic title that makes for a fun nostalgic alternative to modern ninja games such as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Shinobi's abundance of customization options is also a welcome addition to the arcade title, making every gameplay tailored fit to the playstyle of each player.
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GameSpew
Richard Seagrave · Jan 23, 2020
7.0
Shinobi isn’t the best game in the series – that accolade belongs to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master – but it’s still a classic, and it’s still very much playable. Like all of the SEGA AGES entries, it’s fairly priced considering the additional features, so if you’ve ever enjoyed combating ZEED as Joe Musashi it’s worth picking up. It’s just a shame that AGES mode focuses on making the game easier rather than changing the gameplay up.
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NintendoLife
Jake Baldwin · Jan 23, 2020
8.0
The excellent variety of stages and enemies complement the tight gameplay which still feels spot-on even compared with later entries in the series, and its rather fanciful representation of ninjas is difficult to get too upset about when it’s just so much fun. We’d frankly like to see some later Sega games appearing in the Sega Ages range at some point, but it’s great to see a return to the company's heritage after some of the other more questionable releases.
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COGconnected
Stephan Adamus · Jan 23, 2020
6.0
Although Shinobi likely isn’t going to gain any new fans from this release, it is a comprehensive, well put together, package for the original game. It contains every modern enhancement I could think of, and for only $8, it’s a steal for all Shinobi fans.
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Nintendo World Report
Bryan Rose · Jan 23, 2020
7.0
I liked Shinobi a lot, even though the experience was very quick. The controls felt good and tight, there were some clever enemies (especially towards the end) and the entire concept of being a ninja is a real cool idea. Shinobi is a fleeting experience, but not one that I don’t regret having.
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Cubed3
Albert Lichi · Apr 13, 2020
5.0
As always, M2 has done a commendable job at preserving a piece of gaming history. Shinobi was an early and influential action title that set things in motion for greater things to come. The amazing Mega Drive sequels would cement the franchise as a legitimate action platformer franchise that gave SEGA an edge over Nintendo.
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