Abstract: It has been nearly 10 years since we were last put into the sandals of an Oboro Clan shinobi, the last game of which was well received despite (or perhaps because of) its high difficulty. Though it brought the series into the third dimension, its gam...
Abstract: Shinobi for the 3DS marks a return to form for SEGA’s franchise ninja series. It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen a Shinobi title of any kind, the last being the combo of Shinobi and Nightshade on the PS2. Since then the only ninja that’s been rul...
Abstract: Let’s start this off with a sentence of pure truth: Shinobi on 3DS is freaking hard. Developed by Griptonite Games, it is a game that harkens back to older Shinobi games (and stuff like the NES Ninja Gaiden games, if you missed the Shinobi series) and ...
Abstract: Sega has had an eye on reviving their 2D side scrolling ninja hero before, with their famous "Shinobi’s back!" ads. It didn’t amount to much at the time, but did show that the series hasn’t been forgotten. Now he’s back again on the 3DS, delivering a f...
3D effects look good, levels are constantly moving and changing things up, fairly easy to chain together combos, each enemy has a different weakness, there are different special attacks to unleash, you get unlimited continues, you can save replays and there are achievements to unlock. You can quick save while playing and resume a level later. Can unlock Challenge Maps with StreetPass. Can unlock
Quite difficult, even on the easiest difficult level. Can only unlock StreetPass challenges with play coins. Getting hit by enemies makes you lose health and decreases your score. Only a handful of different enemies. The later levels and areas can’t compare to the prettiness and variety of the first level.
Abstract: Shinobi is hard. As in "you have only five tries to beat this 20-minute level packed with enemies and tricky platforming challenges" hard. Yet as challenging as this action platformer is, it remains approachable despite its formidable challenge. That'...
Abstract: Produced by Griptonite Games and released by the good ol’ development team at Sega, Shinobi delivers exactly what it needs to on the 3DS – plenty of teeth-grinding, difficult action coupled with gorgeous 3D visuals. The plot is nothing new – Joe Mus...
Hard but fair combat pushes you to improve, Lots of achievements and unlockables, Early levels feature excellent atmosphere and design, Difficulty settings scale a variety of factors for more accessible play.
Long lategame levels aren't great for short play sessions, Uninspired vehicle segments.
Shinobi for the 3DS represents a valiant effort to bring back this cult hit from SEGA’s past. The variety of moves, high difficulty level and abundance of secrets make for an enjoyable experience that harkens back to the original in many ways. What bri...
Abstract: The ninja fad may have waned a bit since its peak a couple decades ago, but most of us who grew up during that era, donning martial arts outfits on Halloween and playing with toy katanas instead of toy guns, will remember the impact the this craze had ...
