Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn

"Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn looks the part, this is a sumptuous 2D scroller that clearly loves the 1990s with unabashed and borderline obsessional desire. It effectively emulates the experience of playing a game from that era too. The …"

"Considering that currently, less than half of players beat level 1, you know that Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is one brutal game."

"Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn has done a great job of updating the original game while paying homage to it by keeping the multiplayer option, be prepared for a challenge!"

"Although this old school approach to game design might be a perfect fit for some gamers, for most the difficulty might be a bit much. Unfortunately, the stunning pixel art and catchy music are not enough to keep me playing."

"Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a remake that lives up to the legend of the NES title, boasting beautiful pixel art, powerful music, and the inclusion of enemies and extra zones that expand on the original experience. A pity …"

"Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a perfect example of taking a classic title, expanding on it just enough to not ruin the legacy, and making a fantastic game."

"Still, this ride is worth clearing once for that stellar presentation, even if maybe you’ll have to leave a friend behind to do so."

"Do I recommend Shadow of the Ninja Reborn? Well it depends. While they did make a few good improvements like the variety of sub-items, they made levels too long, with an unforgiving checkpoint/continue system, and forces players, as ninjas, to …"

"Tengo Project strikes again, this time with its most ambitious work yet. A far cry from being a simple update of an old classic, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is a full-fledged remake made with inventiveness and respect for …"

"Difficulty spikes and sluggish controls detract from the experience in an otherwise enjoyable game. However, the gameplay fundamentals are solid and the game looks and sounds amazing."

"One of the NES’ best action adventure side-scrollers, Shadow of the Ninja, is back and you shouldn’t miss it."

"Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn takes what was effective and inventive about the original — weapon upgrades, vertical level design, and local multiplayer — and enhances it significantly with new moves, additional weapons, more complex level designs, and lavish …"

"Even with the frustrating cycle of losing and restarting, there&s;s an enormous satisfaction in getting through that annoying part after learning [how to deal with it] that tough games can offer. If you manage to find someone else to play …"

"Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is another hit for Tengo Project and Natsume Atari. This feels like it is their best work yet given the scope of the game, added content, and gameplay enhancements. You won’t find a better 2D …"

"Do you remember the old arcade games that graced neighborhood bars and arcades? Regardless of your answer, don&s;t be discouraged by the initial learning curve and difficulty that Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn presents. Once you&s;ve mastered it, you&s;ll …"

"Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a piece of great production for lovers of retro climates. Thanks to this game you will feel like in the 16-bit era."

"Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a welcome change of plans, pushing an NES classic into fascinating new territory. With katana in hand, Reborn carves out its own niche with its meticulous, plan-based platforming. Its strong design combined with a …"

"Ultimately, Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn knows what it wants to be and doesn’t deter from the path. It is meant to exist within the era of the original while having a brand new visual look that really is breathtaking …"

"Another classic escapes the clutches of time, this time with a visually and mechanically exciting remake that revitalizes what could have been a forgotten game in the history of video games."

"A good time of an throwback arcade-like experience, elevating above its NES roots into something more"

"A beloved classic from the SNES era makes a triumphant return, complete with updated visuals and gameplay tweaks that make it even more enjoyable than it was decades ago. If you’re a fan of arcade games, it’s hard not to …"

"Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a worthy addition to the collection of any arcade or retro enthusiast. Even more than three decades later, mobility techniques and ninja gear combine to make it a compelling game, provided you&s;re up to …"

"Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is an exceptionally difficult arcade-action game that&s;s best enjoyed when shared with a friend. This release&s;s gameplay and visual tweaks modernize the experience a bit, but it&s;s still likely to appeal solely to those …"

"Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn can be infuriating at times, due to clunky platforming and a borderline irritating level of difficulty, but if you take it as one of those challenging arcade games which want you to memorize pattern recognition …"

"Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is both an honest piece of work and a fun game that capitalises beautifully on the retro charm of classic NES action games, where it was all about skill and the ability to learn …"

""The reborn ninja is by no means a shadow of its former self.""

"Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn offers a tough and enjoyable return to this NES classic, expertly building upon what came before without erasing what made the original release great to begin with. Though it is a bit on the …"

"Overall, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is much more than a remake. This is an all-new and lovingly crafted game that is both refreshingly technical and gorgeous to look at. Whatever they are feeding the team at Tengo Project is …"

"Everything that made Shadow Of The Ninja a NES classic is present in this new installment and that makes this reboot put the cult game from Nintendo&s;s 8-bit back in the spotlight."

"Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn successfully modernizes a classic title while retaining its nostalgic charm. The vibrant pixel art and energetic soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere that draws you into the game."

"Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a remarkable achievement that perfectly captures the spirit of the original game while introducing modern enhancements that elevate the experience. This is not a long game, and neither was the original, but even …"

"Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a great remake of the original 1990 game, but its difficulty spikes can scare some players away. Still, if you’re looking for a fun challenge, this remake is for you."

"Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a remake done right as it stays faithful to the original and adds in some modern bells and whistles while not compromising on the gameplay front. If you’re looking for a retro action …"

"ININ Games and Tengo Project have done an amazing job in bringing Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn back to life in its best form possible. You can easily say that this is not just a simple port of the …"

"Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn is a good remake that reinvents the original game with a lot of beauty, without losing the spirit of futuristic 8-bit and 16-bit ninja games. However, this also means that the controls are rigid and …"

"It&s;s not a remake of the 8-bit original, but it&s;s not far off given all the improvements made, especially in terms of graphics and the atmosphere. The shorter length may disappoint, but while you&s;re playing it&s;s exciting."

"There are certainly sections of Reborn that made me question how much fun I was actually having, but in truth I was largely enjoying myself. I wish Arcade Mode had a better and/or better explained save system, and it&s;s entirely …"