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The Revenge of Shinobi

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First release
Dec 02, 1989
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform · Action
Platforms
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Android, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, iOS, Linux, Xbox 360

The Revenge of Shinobi, known as The Super Shinobi in Japan, is the continuation of Shadow Dancer - the arcade sequel to Shinobi. The game was the first Shinobi title developed exclusively for home consoles.

Also known as The Revenge of Shinobi Classic, The Super Shinobi

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After being reduced to rubble by Joe Musashi, the crime syndicate “Zeed” has made a vengeful return as “Neo Zeed”. Upon re-establishing their mighty crime empire, they assassinated Musashi’s teacher, and kidnapped Naoko, Musashi’s fiancée. Joe Musashi has sworn revenge and set out for the heart of “Neo Zeed”.Read more

After being reduced to rubble by Joe Musashi, the crime syndicate “Zeed” has made a vengeful return as “Neo Zeed”. Upon re-establishing their mighty crime empire, they assassinated Musashi’s teacher, and kidnapped Naoko, Musashi’s fiancée. Joe Musashi has sworn revenge and set out for the heart of “Neo Zeed”.

Release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 02, 1989
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Jan 31, 1991
Wii
Aug 17, 2009
All 10 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 03, 2012
Mac
May 03, 2012
Linux
May 03, 2012
PlayStation 3
May 22, 2012
Xbox 360
May 22, 2012
Android
Jul 26, 2017
iOS
Jul 26, 2017
Age ratings
ESRB E10+PEGI 12
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
martial arts, ninja, death, brawler, multiple endings
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IGDB · recorded 13 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 13 Oct 2026