Alright, so SEGA’s got this new thing—you know, the 2D action platformer kind of vibe—called Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. And there’s a demo! Free, by the way. You can snag it on the Nintendo eShop if you’re rocking the Nintendo Switch. So, what do you get in the demo? Well, you’re diving into this place called Oboro Village. It’s the first stage, and you get to dance around beating up enemies and leaping over who-knows-what obstacles. There’s a bit about high scores in Arcade Mode, and apparently, the demo throws some abilities your way early on. Kind of sneaky, right?
The whole world, from what I gather, looks like it’s out of an art book. Lizardcube had their hands in it, so expect eye candy. You play as Joe Musashi. (If that name rings a bell, you’re probably a hardcore fan or something.) Dude comes back to find his village toast. Like, literal ashes. And his clan? Stone. It’s a “not again” kind of scenario—cue the vengeance quest.
Now, you’re off fighting everything in sight, including some bosses that probably need their own zip codes. You’ll roam around all these crazy, hand-drawn paths. Let’s talk features—or wait, is it “key features”? Eh, who cares. Let’s dive in:
First off, there are over a dozen stages—think military bases and deserts that feel like they’re practically sunburning your eyes off. You’ve got platform puzzles to wrestle with.
Your ninja toolkit? Oh boy, it’s loaded. The Katana Oborozuki, some sweet Kunai, your standard Ninjutsu moves, and this thing called Ninpo. Yeah, you’re basically a one-person army.
Combat is wild; you can throw out combos like candy at a parade. There are Amulets (no idea what they do, but sounds magical) and Ningi tools—they’re supposed to help you break through obstacles or open new passages. Sneaky little routes hiding around, you know?
And mark your calendars—or just scribble it on your hand—because the full digital release is dropping on August 29, 2025. That’s worldwide, by the way.
Oh, there’s a trailer too, but I won’t bore you with a blow-by-blow. Just watch it if you’re itching for more before the actual game lands.
So that’s the scoop or dump of info, however you wanna see it. Now go, or… maybe just chill. Whatever floats your boat.
