Shadow Gangs- Shinobi inspired project

RAIDEN1

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Good to see the spirit of Shinobi alive and kicking despite there not being a new main-line entry in the series for a while....

 
Got the PS5 version and wow. I already had it on Switch but the PS5 version at 4k w HDR using the games CRT filter looks insane. This is hands down the best CRT simulation I've ever seen next to M2's implementation.
Arcade game devs, please take note of what JKM Corp did and please let it be the new standard.
 
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Shadow Gangs Zero is an improved and expanded edition that now targets Neo Geo as the lead platform with pixel art aesthetics and more frames of animation. It will also be ported to other systems like the Genesis, the Dreamcast with more colors and rumble support and modern platforms too.
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There's no mention of any possibility of the improvements and changes in content making it back to the original game on any platform. It's also a separate project to Shadow Gangs 2.
 
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Hi everyone,

Don't forget to back the Shadow Gangs Zero campaign on Kickstarter if you're into games like Shinobi (1987) and Shadow Dancer (1989). There's only two weeks left:



Shadow Gangs Zero is actually a prequel to the smash indie hit Shadow Gangs (2020). This prequel is being developed for several platforms: Neo Geo, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Steam, Switch, PS5, and current-gen Xbox.

The campaign became fully funded very quickly after it was launched, and there are over 400 backers on board already. Now the fans are trying to have it reach its first stretch goal, which is the inclusion of Hikaru the ninja girl as a playable character !


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Hi everyone,

Don't forget to back the Shadow Gangs Zero campaign on Kickstarter if you're into games like Shinobi (1987) and Shadow Dancer (1989). There's only two weeks left:



Shadow Gangs Zero is actually a prequel to the smash indie hit Shadow Gangs (2020). This prequel is being developed for several platforms: Neo Geo, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Steam, Switch, PS5, and current-gen Xbox.

The campaign became fully funded very quickly after it was launched, and there are over 400 backers on board already. Now the fans are trying to have it reach its first stretch goal, which is the inclusion of Hikaru the ninja girl as a playable character !


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Anything like Shadow Dancer is definitely getting my attention.
 
The core campaign ended on September 14, 2024 and was a smashing success. Not only was the project fully funded, but it also surpassed the stretch goal for having the female ninja included as a playable character!

Due to extremely strong demand, the developer has decided to accept Late Pledges for those who missed out during the core campaign. Here's the exciting part... The project is only £6,000 away from reaching the next stretch goal: 2-player co-operative gameplay. This will be a revolutionary feature, as none of the arcade and console Shinobi games had this 2-player simultaneous gameplay.


Join the revolution here:

 
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2-player co-op gameplay has been unlocked. Thanks to all backers for making this happen!

Late Pledges are being accepted for a bit longer, so make sure you join the club while you still can.

The next stretch goal is £120K, which unlocks six mini-bosses: ED Walker, Military Tank, Dragon, Military Helicopter, CannonWall, and Heavily Armed Van.




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ShadowTeam has posted an update for the upcoming Shinobi-inspired game Shadow Gangs Zero. The first bit of news is that the graphics development is coming along very nicely. The second major takeaway is that porting from the lead system Neo Geo to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive has now begun!


Catch up on the exciting details here:

February 9, 2025 Update


Enjoy the latest music tracks from the game:






If you haven't made a pledge to the campaign yet, what are you waiting for?
 
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Last month (April 2025), the developer posted exciting news about the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive version of this highly anticipated Shinobi-style ninja game:
  • Development of the game engine has been completed, including support for music and sound effects.
  • Game is now running at a full 60 frames per second.
  • Bankswitching is implemented, allowing the use of 16 MB (128 megabits) of cartridge space. So all the high-quality art and animation frames will be fully supported.
  • The Genesis / Mega Drive version is being built using SGDK.

The latest news for this month (May 2025) is that the game's core artwork is now almost fully complete, with just special effects and background animations left to add - these will bring extra life and energy to the levels.


For the few of you who haven't yet pledged, you're invited to join the ninja revolution at this page:




When you make a pledge to the campaign, here are some cool personalized rewards available:

Custom Backer Image - Later levels:
Add a small image (up to 64 x 64 pixels) of your choice - whether it's your portrait or any design - within a game level.

Graffiti Text / Image - Level 1:
Be the sole backer to have your custom text or graffiti design featured in the very first level of the game - up to 80 x 64 pixels in size.

Graffiti Text / Image - Later levels:
Add your custom text or graffiti design within a game level - up to 80 x 64 pixels in size.

Name the Ninja Girl:
Name the fierce, playable ninja girl - choose her name!
 
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