SEGA AGES Shinobi

SEGA AGES Shinobi

January 23, 2020

ActionArcade Nintendo Switch

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. Challenge the SEGA AGES version of …

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Critic Reviews (15)

Aaron Botts Gamer Escape Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

48.0

"M2 has proven time and again that they know what they’re doing with the games that they rework, and this port of Shinobi is no different. This is a solid version of the game that is appropriately priced and fits …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jan 2020
80.0 /100

"The arcade version of Shinobi is very impressive considering it debuted in 1987 and this release is the ultimate way to enjoy it."

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Albert Lichi Cubed3 Jan 2020
50.0 /100

"Only the most die-hard of retro game enthusiasts will get something out of SEGA AGES Shinobi. Everyone else would find a much more enjoyable experience with the other Shinobi instalments found in the SEGA Mega Drive Classics compilation"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jan 2020
90.0 /100

"SEGA AGES Shinobi it&s;s another great work from M2, that keeps showing that it has no rival when it&s;s time port and update classics. As the good wine, Shinobi it&s;s a game that doesn&s;t feel outdated, it&s;s fun any arcade …"

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Bryan Rose NintendoWorldReport Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

68.0

"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. …"

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Jan 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"When the only gripe I have with this version is that the US border art for the game looks dreadful, you know you’ve done an outstanding job on a retro re-release. Most Sega AGES games do a great job at …"

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Dustin Murphy Blast Away the Game Review Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Honestly, it’s a great title, one that benefits well from the Ages mode that allows us to play an easier, albeit alternative experience to the initial release, allowing for a breath of fresh air to be given to something that …"

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Jake Baldwin Nintendo Life Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Shinobi as a game has aged extremely well – it&s;s still an absolute blast to play today – and that goes a long way to making this a worthy download. The excellent variety of stages and enemies complement the tight …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2020
74.0 /100

"The arcade ninja classic is back! Shinobi is a title I spent a fair amount of time playing at the arcades back in the day and, in general, it&s;s just as tough as I remembered it..."

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Jan 2020
80.0 /100

"For those who still like a challenge you don’t have to use the new features as they are just an additional option. Sure the visuals aren’t the greatest to look at but the gameplay alone makes this one worth picking …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Jan 2020
70.0 /100

"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."

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Russell Archey Gaming Nexus Jan 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Sega Ages: Shinobi is still a great game more than 30 years after its initial release"

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Stephan Adamus COGconnected Jan 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"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 its low asking …"

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Steven McGehee Digital Chumps Jan 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Shinobi is an all time classic and deserves another reboot as far as I’m concerned."

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Tony Matthews Nintendo Times Jan 2020
80.0 /100

"GREAT - Another awesome blast from the past finds its way onto the Nintendo Switch with the release of Sega Ages Shinobi. Now you can experience the brutally difficult world of ninja master Joe Musashi anywhere you like. Also you …"

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