Overview
- Also Known As
- Super Shinobi
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Mega Drive
2nd Dec 1989
22nd Mar 1990
2nd Dec 1989
Wii (Wii Shop)
17th Aug 2009, 800 points
7th Aug 2009, 800 points
10th Mar 2009, 600 points
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (Subscription)
- 28th Jun 2023
- Also Available On
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- Tags
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Reviews
Review The Revenge of Shinobi (Virtual Console / Sega Mega Drive)
Joe Musashi returns in what is arguably the best ninja game ever
There’s a common assumption that a console’s best titles come towards the end of its lifespan. This is mainly because developers take time to get to grips with a new machine’s power and as a result you have to wait a couple of years before you see what each console is truly...
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The Revenge of Shinobi News
News Four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Ghouls 'n Ghosts and more!
Nintendo has just added four more games to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive app for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. The latest editions include The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy. The Revenge of Shinobi is no
Random Streets Of Rage Composer Put His Name On Title Screens Because His Mum Told Him To
“That wasn’t my suggestion”
Yuzo Koshiro is arguably one of the most famous composers of video game music in the world thanks to his incredible work on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and, more recently, for his sterling efforts on franchises such as Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey. While Koshiro’s tunes for titles like Revenge of Shinobi, ActRaiser...
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...
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...
Nintendo Download Ninjas, Picture Books, Slot Cars, Sudoku and Guitars (US)
Nintendo of America does a bit of catching up.
There's nothing really unexpected this week - Except for the fact that it seems LucasArts won't be releasing their Super Star Wars games in consecutive weeks, as there's no new one this time. Four of today's five new games have already been released in Europe, so we've already got reviews ready. The...
News Spidey Goes Pink In The Virtual Console Release Of The Revenge of Shinobi
Peter Parker might have something to say about this!
Hardcore SEGA fans will no doubt be aware that The Revenge of Shinobi on the Mega Drive / Genesis had a few different incarnations during its lifetime due to copyright issues. It’s a proud person who still owns the original Mega Drive cart which features boss characters such as The Hulk, The...
Nintendo Download Bonsai Barber, The Revenge of Shinobi and City Transport Maps (EU)
Zoonami's hairdressing game is finally out, and it's accompanied by Sega's awesome ninja game. Oh, and some city maps.
After skipping a week, the Official Nintendo Magazine has once again revealed the Wii/DSi updates in advance. As promised a while ago, today finally sees the European release of Bonsai Barber. Accompanying it is a single Virtual...
News The OFLC Rates More Capcom and Sega Classics for Virtual Console
Expect more Final Fight, Phantasy Star and Shinobi in the near future.
The OFLC had a decently-sized update today, in which they added some new games rated in the past few weeks. These ratings have revealed a few new VC games for future release in PAL regions. First up is Final Fight 2, the second in the Final Fight series which was, and still is,...
News Japanese Virtual Console list - March 2009
Even Japan seems to be getting less and less VC games - Only 7 games will be released in March! There's two surprises this time - One's a great game which was thought to be stuck in licensing hell, while the other's a legendary Japan-only game which is commonly thought to be one of the worst games ever made!
The full list is as follows: Famicom:...
About The Game
This classic SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis platformer features Musashi, a ninja out to defeat the evil Neo Zeed and his criminal empire.
In this sequel to the arcade favorite Shinobi, traverse through various districts – from the bamboo forests of Japan to the streets of New York City – and fight incoming enemies by throwing Shurikens, performing special ninjutsu moves and slashing a katana sword. Battle against unique bosses at the last stage of each district and make your way to the final match with your nemesis, Neo Zeed.
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Yay, another Shinobi. Let's see if we get this one, after waiting for Shadow Dancer for over two years now.
This coming to America would be awesome...though it would probably be the edited version without Batman and all those other characters...
What? This game has Batman?
Used to love this game, though I could never get that far. Shinobi III (Which I hadn't played until recently) is definitely the better game but Revenge is great in its own way.
I thought that this game was in licensing hell as well, If this game comes out on the Japanese Wii Shop Chanel, then maybe it can come here too. YAY!
honestly, i got this game around the time that the genesis came out. it was fun but hard. i think we used a code or game genie or something to actually see the rest of the game (as it is long as hell).
but yeah, shinobi 3 = waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy more fun and an all around better game.
Fun, but difficult game.
I played this game when I first got my Sega Genesis.
I am another one that thinks Shinobi 3 is better than Revenge of Shinobi.
I used to play this alot on the 6-pak. Fun game.
I can't actually remember if i played this before, but this does look quite cool. Doesn't look as good as Shinobi III sadly.
some of the bosses are just downright cheap
I too used to play this on the Genesis 6-pak. I figured they would release it sooner or later if was on the Genesis 6-pak.
And its true it does not look as good as Shinobi III
This game is just awful. There's almost no point in wasting your money on this when Shinobi III is available.
No way! This game is utterly amazing and blows the pants off of Shinobi 3. Awesome bosses, great music, tricky platforming, the Labyrinth... I can't imagine a single person not wanting to download this game unless they like really easy games; this game takes a lot of skill and practice to beat. The perfect progression from the original Shinobi arcade game, as some of that essence was lost in Shinobi III, partly due to having a move with ridiculous invincibility frames. You aren't a gaming master until you beat this game with the good ending!
@Lapetus,
I wouldn't download The Revenge of Shinobi. I already own the cartridge. I also have a 32x hooked and a Sega Nomad.
I don't download games that I already own and that includes Shinobi 3. I use Wii points on the vc side for c64, turbo cd and import games.
I also beated Revenge of Shinobi with the good ending several years ago.
Then I guess all I can say is...thank God I'm not a gaming master!
This honestly is my least favorite in the series. It's still pretty good, though, and I'll definitely pick it up upon release.
Actually, I'll just get the Sega 6-pack once I get a Sega Saturn instead. That way I get 6 great games for one price!
This was released on the Sega Smash Pack for Dreamcast here in the States, so I'm sure Sega can get it re-released again on the Wii VC. Honestly, I like this game - the music is good, and it's just as fun as any other Shinobi title out there.
Finally Although it's hard to go back to the sluggish controls after playing the sequels, the Ninja vibe is very strong with this one.
The only ninja games I still want to see on the VC are the turtles! But this looks cool too
Really want this to come out. Loved it on the 6 in one cart.
No series is complete unless every segment is included, even the least favorite...and it's good to hear we might get this one. I have good memories of RoS...I believe there was a trick to get infinite shuriken? This is a must get for me!
I have this game like a bajillion times over now on my Genesis... I really can't wait for peeps to enjoy the greatness of this game.
I'm pretty sure that we will get this sometime in the following weeks, the Shinobi series is popular everywhere and it usually takes around 3-5 months in a lot of cases to get games relased in NOA after NOJ.
I love this game. I am one of the people that think that this one is better than Shinobi III. The music is incredible.
When is US going to get this epic game?
They haven't.
Mad craziness in these comments! While other games in the series are great, this one is far and away the best as far as I'm concerned, thanks to the music and the varied, inspired level design.
This was one of the first games i had for my Megadrive back in 1990,its a class game i loved it,pitty they didnt put an option on the game to be able to change it to 60hz like the jap and us versions cos its a bit sluggish,it would be much faster and smoother in 60hz.
I am not going to buy it as I still have it on my Sega 6 pack cartridge but its good to know they are putting up some great games !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Pawtrick: Today.
Finally out in Japan, Europe & USA today!
Hmmm, I've been curious about this game for years. Never thought it'd come to the VC (what with the Spiderman-licensed thing), but it has, go figure. As soon as I recuperate some Wii Points, I'll finally get to see what all the fuss is about. Although why change Spidey to a pink creature is totally beyond me. :/
Holy sh*t I can't beat Godzilla! ...well I never made it past the first boss when I was a kid so this is a step in the right direction...
@35: .................
Ok quick question: Is there a better way to jump further? I loose a crazy amount of lives on the boat level trying to jump the last gap even using the jumping ninjutsu and double jumping...
Definitely the greatest Shinobi game. Not as good as Shinobi III. But very good. Really challenging.
^^Is it just me or the comment above makes absolutely no sense.
Anyway, first time I played this was the 6-Pak version. It was fun, but I never managed to beat the first level - until now, that is. The music is, of course, legendary, and the game's challenging enough to last a while.
Sure, it has aged a little in some aspects (the timing for double jumping is a little awkward, pacing is slow as hell), but it's still a blast to play if you're willing to give it a chance.
This is..... quite possibly my favorite game of all time. Shinobi III is awesome too, but there's just something about this one.
But I'm sure as hell not downloading the VC version. If I'm buying this game again, it will be the original cartridge, with all the copyright infringements intact.
Oh, it pains me that I still have no way of getting this game. Maybe I can find a copy of Sega Smash Pak for Dreamcast.
@Iapetus
Yep. “Revenge” is the best in the series. Also has the best soundtrack by a wide margin. Shinobi 3 (which I believe is actually Shinobi 5) is great, but it’s no “Revenge”.
@Shinnok
they’re very similar. If you like one then surely you don’t think the other is awful. Have you actually played it?
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