Shinobi

Number of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

Release Date

Game Gear

1991
26th Apr 1991
1991

3DS (3DS eShop)

15th Mar 2012, $3.99
14th Mar 2012, ¥300
29th Mar 2012, £3.60

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Series

41
Review Shinobi (3DS eShop / GG)

On-the-go ninja, go ninja, go.
The Shinobi series has been sneaking about the gaming world for over two decades, and the 1987 original arcade entry remains a classic to this day. The 1991 Game Gear instalment — also called Shinobi — has now infiltrated the 3DS eShop, and we're happy to say that it's aged better than we would have expected. You...
- Sat 17th Mar 2012
- 3DS eShop
- eShop
- Reviews
- Retro

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News Yuzo Koshiro Is Keen To Make Another Shinobi Game

"I wish we had more power..."
When you think of the Shinobi series, it's hard not to think also of the legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro – despite the fact that his music is only featured in a handful of the Shinobi games. Koshiro's soundtrack to Revenge of Shinobi / Super Shinobi remains one of the best on the Genesis / Mega Drive, which is made...
- Wed 1st May 2019
- Yuzo Koshiro
- Sega
- Shinobi
16
Video Shurikens Go Flying In This Series Recap of Shinobi

The complete history of Sega's nimble ninja
Sega's classic arcade game Shinobi wowed ninja fans back in 1987; with its addictive fast-paced action and great atmosphere it was only a matter of time before it got ported to pretty much every home format under the sun - including the NES and the Master System. The Revenge of Shinobi was released early...
- Sun 16th Oct 2016
- Retro
- Shinobi
- Videos
- Sega
42
Nintendo Download 29th March 2012 (Europe)

Game Gear is here!
Originally we were told SEGA's Game Gear would reach Europe in mid-March, but after a minor delay the portable is coming to the continent this Thursday. The GG games aren't the only Virtual Console goodness as Wii gets a long-awaited 8-bit blaster too. 3DS Virtual Console: Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble (Game Gear, SEGA,...
- Mon 26th Mar 2012
- Nintendo Download
- Europe
- 3DS Virtual Console
- DSiWare
- Virtual Console
93
Nintendo Download 15th March 2012 (North America)

Time to get into Game Gear
The long wait for Game Gear titles on the eShop is finally over, with three releases arriving as expected. The DSi and Wii aren't entirely forgotten, while there's some anime on Nintendo Video: let's get right to it. 3DS Virtual Console: Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble (Game Gear, SEGA, $4.99) — Before Sonic and Mario...
- Thu 15th Mar 2012
- Nintendo Download
- North America
- 3DS Virtual Console
- eShop
- DSiWare
58
News Game Gear Hits North American eShop on 15th March

Treble trouble?
When the eShop was announced, SEGA aficionados welcomed the news that Game Gear titles would arrive on the platform. Famous for guzzling batteries and offering a high-tech alternative to the humble Game Boy, this was a handheld that took many console favourites on the go. The wait is almost over with confirmation that three titles...
- Tue 6th Mar 2012
- 3DS eShop
- 3DS Virtual Console
- eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Game Gear
16
News Game Gear Games Reach Japan VC Next Month

Are we far behind?
The Japanese 3DS Virtual Console service will get its first Game Gear games next month. Andriasang reports the service will get its next new system on 14th March, launching with Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, Dragon Crystal and Shinobi. The games will cost ¥300 each — that's about £2.40 or $3.75. Ho
- Wed 22nd Feb 2012
- 3DS Virtual Console
- Game Gear
- SEGA
- Japan

As Joe Musashi, Red leader of the Oboro School of Shinobi, your destiny awaits.

An evil force emanating from Neo City has captured your fellow students. Attack with your powerful katana as you battle for their freedom. Each ninja you rescue adds their formidable weaponry, training and Ninjutsu magic to yours.

Destroy the enemies with bombs, shurikens, a crescent blade and more. Use the magic of the ninja to wreak havoc with the force of a tornado or the blinding glow of lightning. When all else fails, turn your body into a living bomb and explode with concussive damage. Do not stop until the City of Fear is annihilated! Are you ready for the challenge of Ninja warfare?

Special abilities include running on water, swinging from a crecent blade and walking on ceilings
Ninjutsu magic includes tornadoes, earthquakes and energy fields