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- Platform: Nintendo 3DS
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Suitable for 12 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 12. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 12 years of age or over. - Media: Video Game
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Shinobi tells the story of Jiro Musashi, the leader of the Oboro clan and father of Joe Musashi, the hero of the first iterations of Shinobi. Players will become a true ninja legend by mastering a brand new combo system switching between melee, ranged and acrobatic attacks. They will also need to rely on Jiro’s ninja magic to get an advantage over their enemies and get out of tight spots.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game surprised me when i got it, as a fan of the original Shinobi on the Sega Mega Drive i had to get this and i have to say it is excellent. Gamers who are too young to remember the Sega/NES years might not get this game straight away, but old skool gamers will love it, it deliberately uses the old skool pattern based recognition gameplay style, that on the MegaDrive/NES was because of the limitations of the hardwear, but here it is a clear design choice, what i mean by this is that unlike most modern games where a player can wing it through the game, here you have to start over at the beginning of the level,(and the levels are huge) and memorise where enenmies and traps are to progress, So you have to play like a Ninja to progress!Fans of the original Shinobi will be pleased to see the classic spin and throw and double jumps from the mega drive version updated here, and really, it is the up to date Shinobi reboot classically honoring the original while updating the game play to todays' standards. The music and sound is great and it has fantastic Anime cut scenes and is really a great game, but be warned it is hard, hard in the old skool video game way, which i found refreshing, cos usually after a few hours i have progressed quite far in a game, but here i had to approach it like the old NES/Megadrive/Arcade games before i made progress and in a age of games where one can wing it through a game, i found this very very refreshing, Young kids might find this frustrating and hard but seasoned gamers should enjoy the challenge!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new Shinobi - dear god noooooo whisper my inner, magical, ninja, senses - YEEEAAAARGH!! Says my inner Megadrive pad wielding teenage self! So what's it gonna be Sega? Are you going to destroy one of the most majestic game franchises ever devised? Or are you gonna pull down that ninja hood and fling some firey shurikens at our eager, moist, young eye-peas? Wanna know how it turned out? Then read the following list and understand...
THE GOODNESS:
- First off the controls are as tight as a ducks butt underwater - controlling your Ninja is a simple matter of defining the controls, if needs be, then slipping around with the utmost of skill and ease, sword slashing, throwing star flinging and being an all around hard-ass.
- The graphics are fluid and in a rather cool style that may not sit well with fans of the old-school look but it'll grow on you and pretty soon you'll be digging it like a silky smooth mole.
- The 3D is okay - I mean I don't expect every game to push the gimmick but it works well enough here.
- The horse riding levels are back: ninja + shimmering sword + horseback = bad guys getting slashed to ribbons = splendiferous.
- The soundtrack is like a religious experience for your ear pipes. I mean some of these tracks will unscrew your dome and break-dance on your brain.
- The cut scenes are quite groovy.
- There's a pile of art and tunes and whatnot to unlock which we all know goes to making a lovely rounded experience.
THE BADNESS:
- It's not the longest game in history, but also on the plus side it doesn't outstay its welcome and there enough to keep the hardcore coming back.... Read more ›
THE GOODNESS:
- First off the controls are as tight as a ducks butt underwater - controlling your Ninja is a simple matter of defining the controls, if needs be, then slipping around with the utmost of skill and ease, sword slashing, throwing star flinging and being an all around hard-ass.
- The graphics are fluid and in a rather cool style that may not sit well with fans of the old-school look but it'll grow on you and pretty soon you'll be digging it like a silky smooth mole.
- The 3D is okay - I mean I don't expect every game to push the gimmick but it works well enough here.
- The horse riding levels are back: ninja + shimmering sword + horseback = bad guys getting slashed to ribbons = splendiferous.
- The soundtrack is like a religious experience for your ear pipes. I mean some of these tracks will unscrew your dome and break-dance on your brain.
- The cut scenes are quite groovy.
- There's a pile of art and tunes and whatnot to unlock which we all know goes to making a lovely rounded experience.
THE BADNESS:
- It's not the longest game in history, but also on the plus side it doesn't outstay its welcome and there enough to keep the hardcore coming back.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By 3ds commuter
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Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was rather curious to see a Shinobi game on the 3DS shelves with very little fanfare - I would have thought an entry in the Shinobi series would have made a splash on the 3DS forums. The price also seemed suspect. 9 quid? Shouldn't quality games retail in the region of 30 quid? My vapourware alarms started ringing a bit. But I decided to try it anyway. I mean, how bad can a Shinobi game be?
Turns out, this is a high quality, extremely immersive and well designed gaming experience of the highest order. The keywords here are action, skill and intensity. The story is solid, at least at providing a backdrop for why you are running around in feudal Japan one moment, and fighting laser gun blasters in space the next. And what is cooler than ninjas?
And its hard. Old school hard. I have only played the campaign on the Easy setting (I tried Normal at first, but after a few tries realized that I am going to cry like a little baby on the train if I continue in this folly). Every move must be done with precision and good timing.
Once you get over the learning curve, few things provide the satisfaction of a well-timed series of jumps, slashes, kanai's and a little magic here and there (beware - you lose points for using magic).
Truly, a masterpiece of a game, and an excellent investment of time (for almost no money at all!). Perfect for commuting play (at least on the Easy setting), as the save-points are frequent. The game is of a decent length, especially if, like me, it takes many tries and strategies to clear a level. There are plenty of secret locations to look for, and lots of power-ups and special effects that provide variation on the gameplay. And the boss fights are epic.
Turns out, this is a high quality, extremely immersive and well designed gaming experience of the highest order. The keywords here are action, skill and intensity. The story is solid, at least at providing a backdrop for why you are running around in feudal Japan one moment, and fighting laser gun blasters in space the next. And what is cooler than ninjas?
And its hard. Old school hard. I have only played the campaign on the Easy setting (I tried Normal at first, but after a few tries realized that I am going to cry like a little baby on the train if I continue in this folly). Every move must be done with precision and good timing.
Once you get over the learning curve, few things provide the satisfaction of a well-timed series of jumps, slashes, kanai's and a little magic here and there (beware - you lose points for using magic).
Truly, a masterpiece of a game, and an excellent investment of time (for almost no money at all!). Perfect for commuting play (at least on the Easy setting), as the save-points are frequent. The game is of a decent length, especially if, like me, it takes many tries and strategies to clear a level. There are plenty of secret locations to look for, and lots of power-ups and special effects that provide variation on the gameplay. And the boss fights are epic.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Venox2008
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This ninja game is really for ninjas :) I mean it's hard, but by saying word "hard" I don't say you can't master it.. game is a good 2D action platformer, it has nice graphics, tough enemies and interesting boss battles ... If you want a really interesting game with some challenge, don't hesitate and buy it and it's cheap now too :) ^^
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Game
Good graphics and good 3D effects but can hurt your eyes but overall it is a good game and good price.
Published 1 day ago by Bal
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing.
I got this game along with a handful of others to go with my new 3ds XL that I got about 5 months ago. Read more
Published 2 months ago by arron.stepan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Blast from the past
Being a 90's lad I loved the original video game, this does not disappoint.
This is a challenge for the "real gamer's" out there who have patience and loads of time on... Read more
This is a challenge for the "real gamer's" out there who have patience and loads of time on... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andrew
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great price
if you have played old shinobi games you'll love this one!
old style gaming will love this game.
the price is very good!
old style gaming will love this game.
the price is very good!
Published 2 months ago by Giuseppe Polichetti
3.0 out of 5 stars
SO HARD
Almost to the point of not being fun. Have patience with this one. It was under £10, so I can't say it was a ripoff, but if you think the flames of rage may engulf you as they did... Read more
Published 3 months ago by James Henderson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great version of a classic
I would recommend this to anyone who loves re-creations of older games titles. Graphics could be a bit sharper but the gameplay is fun and at this price you can't really complain.
Published 5 months ago by Manish
2.0 out of 5 stars
Old school
I purchased this game with fond memories of the old arcade games from my youth. However the fun was short lived and you need patience in abundance as you keep having to start from... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Koyes
4.0 out of 5 stars
A classic Megadrive games series is reborn in great style!
I played Shinobi on the PS2 which was like a poor mans Devil May Cry (PS2). I am very pleased that this 3DS version of Shinobi goes back to the roots of old 16bit classics. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dragonlord
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old school great game.
Get it if you enjoy playing good games on the 3ds. Hard, but rewards you if you put a little effort and time into it.
Published 6 months ago by Tariq Joseph Shek
4.0 out of 5 stars
my son enjoys it
My son tells me it's a good game that is worth buying. He has certainly been playing it a lot and is often critical of these things so it must be okay.
Published 7 months ago by cornutus
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