- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Apr 3, 2026
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Lizardcube
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, 2D
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 6
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Mixed: 2 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Apr 3, 2026Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Sega Villains Stage DLC adds new levels and additional bosses to challenge, further enhancing the already excellent experience of the base game. If you enjoyed the original, you should not hesitate to give this content a try.
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Apr 29, 2026The Shinobi SEGA Villains DLC is a great reason to boot up last year's ninja delight, with some boss fights that simply blew me away.
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May 16, 2026Ultimately, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance – SEGA Villains Level is a DLC that delivers on its promises… but falls just short of making a lasting impression. The boss battles are the true heart of the experience: spectacular, well-crafted and capable of evoking the Sega tradition with great respect and sensitivity. It is here that the package really shines, turning every encounter into a mini-event. Everything else, however, struggles to keep up. The levels leading up to these encounters are functional but unremarkable, lacking the inventiveness and personality that made the base game so memorable. The result is content that’s enjoyable to play through, but rarely surprises. It therefore remains an addition recommended primarily for fans and those feeling nostalgic, capable of delivering moments of great satisfaction, but also leaving the feeling of an opportunity only partially seized.
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Apr 2, 2026A solid but not essential add-on, the Sega Villains DLC for Shinobi Art of Vengeance delivers a nostalgic crossover spectacle with well-crafted boss encounters that reward mastery of Musashi’s toolkit. While the highlight fights against Death Adder, Goro Majima, and Dr. Eggman capture the spirit of their respective franchises, the surrounding stages lean too heavily on repetitive combat gauntlets and underutilized platforming. The result is an enjoyable but uneven expansion that offers a satisfying return to one of 2025’s standout action-platformers, even if it falls short of the base game’s variety and memorability.
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Apr 13, 2026The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is a fun time, but it’s hard to recommend unless you’re already a big fan of the game and the IPs that are represented here. I loved all the boss fights, but the overall level design and length do hinder it. It also doesn’t help that the rewards for each level aren’t worth it, making the levels feel like a step down from the base game. While I still enjoyed it overall, I can’t blame anyone for waiting for a sale. The SEGA Villains Stage DLC has some great boss fights, and that’s the key takeaway from this experience. Now, if you excuse me, I want to go fight Majima again.
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Apr 2, 2026Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – SEGA Villains Stage DLC features memorable battles against well-designed and challenging bosses, which clearly stand out within the experience. On the other hand, the stages fall short, with linear progression, limited use of Musashi’s abilities, and a timid exploration of the thematic potential of the represented worlds. In the end, it’s an expansion that works better as a challenge-focused add-on rather than an essential addition. For those seeking intense confrontations, there are some strong moments here; however, players expecting variety and more creative exploration may come away feeling it was a missed opportunity.