Shinobi: Art of Vengance (Sega | Lizardcube) - coming 29 August 2025
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SkylineRKR
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I'm in, but why the health bars though? Ah, in game upgrade currency.
Thats too bad if its going to be a level check game of sorts, but its a new Shinobi.
Thats too bad if its going to be a level check game of sorts, but its a new Shinobi.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
It looks overly focused on combat rather than the one-two hit kills the series has typically been about. I dunno. It looks like just another indie action platformer, but I like shinobi and am willing to give it a shot.
I still think it's a shame they never did anything with the ps2 shinobi/nightshade formula - still such fun games to go back and play.
I still think it's a shame they never did anything with the ps2 shinobi/nightshade formula - still such fun games to go back and play.
SkylineRKR
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Revenge
And I love 3. But Revenge finally overtook it a few years ago.
Revenge is just brilliant and methodical. Its level design is outlandish. I beat the game once or twice every year on the Mini. Its that good. Fuck the last level but once you know what doors to take its not that bad, and after many tries you know. This game has the fucking terminator, Spider man and Batman as bosses.
3 is more straightforward, and very easy. In fact I normally didn't even use Ninjitsu in this game. You have much more life, much more tools and there are less to no pitfalls. The gameplay is more versatile, but it requires less timing and less knowledge of enemy placements. You can do running slashes, kicks etc. You just run through, which is opposite of Revenge. Which as I said, has perfect design. You need to be good at that game, no way around it.
And I love 3. But Revenge finally overtook it a few years ago.
Revenge is just brilliant and methodical. Its level design is outlandish. I beat the game once or twice every year on the Mini. Its that good. Fuck the last level but once you know what doors to take its not that bad, and after many tries you know. This game has the fucking terminator, Spider man and Batman as bosses.
3 is more straightforward, and very easy. In fact I normally didn't even use Ninjitsu in this game. You have much more life, much more tools and there are less to no pitfalls. The gameplay is more versatile, but it requires less timing and less knowledge of enemy placements. You can do running slashes, kicks etc. You just run through, which is opposite of Revenge. Which as I said, has perfect design. You need to be good at that game, no way around it.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I'm sorry but I don't like cartoon/animated style graphics. DragonBall and other anime-based games obviously get a pass. But Shinobi was a video game first, wasn't it?
Grizzled Ghost
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Mibu no ookami
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Looks fire, but I'm probably not dropping 40 dollars or more on this game. It would be a nice monthly PS+ game or a cheapo 15-20 dollar game.
I would love to see a collab between Sega, Capcom, and Koei Tecmo bringing together Shinobi + Strider + Ninja Gaiden... surprised that's never happened. A game starring Joe Musashi, Strider Hiryu, and Ryu Hayabusa the 3 most legendary ninja in gaming history...
edit: looks like they want 30 for it with an early pre-order discount at least on Steam, crazy how this isn't available for pre-order or wishlist on ps store despite the rather larger presence during the SoP.
I would love to see a collab between Sega, Capcom, and Koei Tecmo bringing together Shinobi + Strider + Ninja Gaiden... surprised that's never happened. A game starring Joe Musashi, Strider Hiryu, and Ryu Hayabusa the 3 most legendary ninja in gaming history...
edit: looks like they want 30 for it with an early pre-order discount at least on Steam, crazy how this isn't available for pre-order or wishlist on ps store despite the rather larger presence during the SoP.
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HYDE
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What about Kunoichi?
Nickolaidas
Banned
This is a policy I feel a lot more devs should follow. Instead of asking for my money beforehand by offering me a digital artbook I don't give a fuck about, give me a 25%-30% discount. This makes me willing to pre-order and support you.
Quasicat
Member
Oh wow! I missed that one completely. Yes, I would like to play this one too.
Mister Wolf
Member
Ragebound looks better.
Giallo Corsa
Gold Member
I just came
tomato shrub
Member
Not my favorite art direction, but Streets of Rage 4 was undeniably top-tier SEGA game.
Meanwhile, fake pixel-art is so over for me. Either be authentic like Megaman 9 or Sonic Mania, or just don't. Definitely glad 3D Ninja Gaiden is back too, because this wouldn't excite me, while Shinobi is better off 2D imo.
Meanwhile, fake pixel-art is so over for me. Either be authentic like Megaman 9 or Sonic Mania, or just don't. Definitely glad 3D Ninja Gaiden is back too, because this wouldn't excite me, while Shinobi is better off 2D imo.
RetroGamingUK
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Really wish these games were of a higher resolution.
Is there a limit when it comes to size of sprites?
Team Andromeda
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Looks like more flash shit from Lizard
SkylineRKR
Member
Yep i'd rather they would just take the assets of Shinobi 3 and make a game out of that. Much like Sonic Mania, which did have some added graphical effects making it sort of entering the 32x realm. It looked genuine.
Nickolaidas
Banned
I think it's stupid that they left the green comets immobile for the trailer. Take them out if they're not ready yet.
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
From the devs of SOR4 which I fuckin' loved to death and wondered to this day where's the goddamn 5th one already? Oh, well now I get WTF they were doing all this time...
Like, of course it's an insta buy from me.
Like, of course it's an insta buy from me.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Is the game actually smooth playing like an old Shinobi game?
Or is the game going to filled to the brim with all these cinematic stuttering attacks when you do a combo or special move?
Or is the game going to filled to the brim with all these cinematic stuttering attacks when you do a combo or special move?
Giallo Corsa
Gold Member
It's 30 Eurodollars
SkylineRKR
Member
SoR4 played a lot like the original games with an expanded move list. You dished out fixed damage.
This Shinobi has nothing of the methodical gameplay. It has lifebars and in game upgrades so if I were to guess I think its going to be more of an equipment check game. The deluxe edition hands out a handful of this currency. I guess it worked for Strider 2013 which I really ended up liking a lot so idk.
Ristifer
Member
I'm still skeptical of the final feel of the game overall. But I'm more than willing to give it a chance, as long as everything feels good to play.
RetroGamingUK
Member
From the devs of SOR4 which I fuckin' loved to death and wondered to this day where's the goddamn 5th one already? Oh, well now I get WTF they were doing all this time...
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Yeah, I do remember this one, but imho full 3D is not the right way to go for SOR. It's just not what I wanted after excellent SOR4.
Like, remember those Konami full 3D TMNT games from early-mid 2000s? The first two are not bad but... any 8/16 bit TMNT 2 and 3 are way better.
S0ULZB0URNE
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Got my physical copy preorder in.
Has a August ETA.
Has a August ETA.
Punished Miku
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I already bought the deluxe edition. SoR4 eclipses every previous Shinobi game. These are very technical developers who understand beat em ups down to the specific frames for each attack. As technical as fight game devs. Cant wait to see them tackle and action platformer like this. SoR4 won GOTY for me that year.From the devs of SOR4 which I fuckin' loved to death and wondered to this day where's the goddamn 5th one already? Oh, well now I get WTF they were doing all this time...
Like, of course it's an insta buy from me.
Saber
Newd Member
Looks like crap. Since when was shinobi all about flashy sword attacks? Never.. that's when..
Totally agree. It fits well on SoR because thats a brawler. Shinobi is nothing like that since most of enemies die in one to 2 hits. Even Shinobi 3 moves aren't exactly flashy cool, they are more in line with swift attacks of a shinobi.
