Shinobi

Shinobi (1991)

by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation, Tec Toy
Genres:Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes:Action, Fantasy
Game modes:Single player
Story:Shinobi is a side-scrolling action game by Sega released for the Game Gear in 1991. It was the first Shinobi game developed specifically for a portable game platform.
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January 31, 2025
GG Shinobi, or Shinobi for the Game Gear, is one of my favorite games ever. It is the game I always mention when I have to answer the question "which is your favorite level design". Let's see what happens with new Shinobi game.
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