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Shinobi

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First release
Nov 10, 2002
Developer
Overworks
Publisher
Sega
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Action
Platforms
PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3

Shinobi is a third-person action game developed by Overworks and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2. It follows Hotsuma, leader of the Oboro clan, as he investigates the destruction of his clan and battles demonic forces threatening Tokyo. Hotsuma fights using the soul-consuming sword Akujiki, shurikens, and ninja magic. The combat system rewards defeating groups of enemies in rapid succession, while stages also involve platforming and movement abilities such as wall-running and air dashes.

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Storyline
After defeating his older brother Moritsune in a ritual duel to become the leader of the Oboro Clan, Hotsuma is left burdened by his past. When an earthquake devastates Tokyo, and a mysterious Golden Palace appears, a sorcerer unleashes hellspawn across the city and ravages the clan. Hotsuma enters the ruined capital to avenge his comrades and reach the palace.Read more

After defeating his older brother Moritsune in a ritual duel to become the leader of the Oboro Clan, Hotsuma is left burdened by his past. When an earthquake devastates Tokyo, and a mysterious Golden Palace appears, a sorcerer unleashes hellspawn across the city and ravages the clan. Hotsuma enters the ruined capital to avenge his comrades and reach the palace.

Release dates
PlayStation 2
Nov 10, 2002
PlayStation 2
Dec 05, 2002
PlayStation 2
Mar 14, 2003
All 6 release dates
PlayStation 2
May 15, 2003
PlayStation 3
Mar 07, 2012
PlayStation 3
Aug 13, 2012
Age ratings
ESRB MACB MA15+
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
martial arts, ninja, demons, playstation network, digital distribution
… All 9, wall run, ps2 classics, sword fighting, media type - dvd-rom

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