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After his clan is turned to stone, Joe Musashi fights through 2D stages with katana combos, ninja arts, and platforming.
Released 28 Aug 2025
Chain Enemy Finishers
Mix Katana And Kunai
Unlock Hidden Paths
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Developed by SEGA, Lizardcube · Published by SEGA
Play as ninja Joe Musashi, whose village has been burned and clan turned to stone. He sets out on a quest for vengeance across a series of stages.
Fight with a katana, kunai, ninjutsu, and other ninja arts, combining attacks into combos against varied enemies and bosses. Stages also include platforming challenges, hazards, and puzzles.
Explore branching routes and search for secrets as you progress. Amulets enhance abilities, while acquired skills and tools help Joe overcome obstacles and reach previously inaccessible areas.
In this helpfulness-selected sample, players who enjoy the game often praise its fluid, combo-focused combat and the satisfaction of chaining attacks and finishers. Hand-drawn visuals and animation, a nostalgic action-platformer feel, and the soundtrack also recur as positives. Some reviewers find the platforming sections frustrating or disruptive to the combat flow, and opinions differ on the difficulty and stage design.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned into stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil and avenge your clan.
• EXECUTE THE NINJA ARTS WITH PRECISION
Wield your vast ninja arsenal including the great Katana Oborozuki, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes.
• MASTER THE WAY OF THE SHINOBI
Unleash limitless combos with unique combat moves, acquire Amulets for enhanced abilities, and discover Ningi tools to overcome obstacles and uncover new paths.
• JOURNEY THROUGH A STYLISTIC NEW WORLD
Venture through more than a dozen unique and visually striking stages, from military bases to a scorching desert, challenging platforming puzzles, and hidden secrets.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 29 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 86/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
