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Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi

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First release
Dec 1990
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform · Action
Platforms
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi, also known as just Shadow Dancer, is a side-scrolling action game produced by SEGA that was originally released for the SEGA Genesis in 1990. It has been re-released via downloading services such as the Wii's Virtual Console and Steam in 2010. It was also included in the Sega Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable but it was omitted in PAL version (Sega Mega Drive Collection). It is the second game in the Shinobi series released for the Mega Drive, following The Revenge of Shinobi. However, it is not a continuation of the previous game, but rather a loose adaptation to the 1989 arcade game Shadow Dancer. Like in the original arcade game, the player controls a ninja followed by a canine companion. The Secret of Shinobi was well received by critics.

Also known as The Secret of Shinobi, Shadow Dancer

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Storyline
A.D 1997, New York City Having vanquished the evil crime empire Neo Zeed, Shinobi was not heard from again. His combat ninja skills were not needed in a peaceful world. But a new threat arose. In a reptilian form that lived on vicious instinct alone. The colossal monster moved slowly and quietly, and its attack was relentless. The souls unfortunate enough to live became 'hostages' mass panic swept the streets. It remained only for Shinobi to take action. The ninja of the shadows. His weapons were stealth and quickness of attack. His only allies when facing over whelming force. Relying on ninja weapons and magic, Shinobi fought on. Assisted by his faithful dog. This is the story of their defiance..Read more

A.D 1997, New York City Having vanquished the evil crime empire Neo Zeed, Shinobi was not heard from again. His combat ninja skills were not needed in a peaceful world. But a new threat arose. In a reptilian form that lived on vicious instinct alone. The colossal monster moved slowly and quietly, and its attack was relentless. The souls unfortunate enough to live became 'hostages' mass panic swept the streets. It remained only for Shinobi to take action. The ninja of the shadows. His weapons were stealth and quickness of attack. His only allies when facing over whelming force. Relying on ninja weapons and magic, Shinobi fought on. Assisted by his faithful dog. This is the story of their defiance..

Release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 01, 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
May 1991
All 10 release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Aug 27, 1991
Wii
Dec 02, 2006
Wii
Jan 08, 2010
Wii
Jan 18, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 01, 2010
Mac
Jun 01, 2010
Linux
Jun 01, 2010
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
martial arts, death, crime, high score, digital distribution
… All 10, virtual console, cover system, onlive, western published japanese games, wii virtual console
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  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 1 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Oct 2026