US EditionShinobi: Art of Vengeance Is a Sleek, Brutal Return to 2D Ninja Action
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance features a 10-hour campaign with hand-drawn art and deep combat, reviving Sega's ninja hero Joe Musashi against the evil ENE Corporation.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a 2D action-platformer starring ninja Joe Musashi, launches on August 29, 2025, across multiple platforms including PC and consoles.
- The game follows Musashi seeking revenge on the militaristic ENE Corporation led by Lord Ruse, whose forces destroyed his village and threaten global domination.
- Developed by Lizardcube, Art of Vengeance features fluid combat with combos, execution mechanics, exploration, and Metroidvania elements, paired with hand-drawn visuals and a dynamic soundtrack.
- The game runs about 20 hours, costs $30, and received a 9/10 review, praised as a brilliant reboot balancing nostalgia with new gameplay and striking art direction.
- Art of Vengeance's release marks the Shinobi series' return after 14 years and supports 2025's reputation as the 'year of the ninja' in gaming, suggesting renewed franchise vitality.
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'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' Is The Sleeper Hit Of The Year
The moment I rode a giant white wolf through a shimmering field of wheat, as a kaiju ran in the distance and shot disgusting, fleshy globs at me, I knew Shinobi was going to be one heck of a game. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is one of the most slick and stylish games I’ve ever seen, genuinely on the level of something from Vanillaware (the studio behind 13 Sentinels and Unicorn Overlord). Every single frame and level of this game is gorgeous, but …
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance launch trailer - SEGA's classic franchise returns on Nintendo Switch
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is starting to launch, and to celebrate, a new launch trailer has come in. The action platformer made in collaboration with developer Lizardcube can be accessed now via the Deluxe Edition. We’ve got more information about it in the following overview: The iconic Shinobi returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look... The post Shinobi: Art of Vengeance launch trailer – SEGA’s classic franchise…
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