Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. ComicBook
    Aug 25, 2025
    70
    Shinobi: Art of Vengeance loses its footing a fair number of times, but that doesn’t completely overwrite when it swiftly strikes its target with the kind of grace only a ninja can wield. Dropping combos because of sometimes unwieldy button combinations or unexpectedly long recovery periods is frustrating, but executing three goons at once after a lengthy juggle is always gratifying, especially when it’s consistently supported by some of the prettiest 2D art in the medium. Even though the “art” may be stronger than the “vengeance” in Art of Vengeance, they still come together to form an experience that’s still plenty sharp.
  2. Game Rant
    Aug 25, 2025
    70
    If Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was more challenging and had more depth to it, it would potentially be the best game in the franchise to date. As it stands, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is still a mostly triumphant return that will keep genre fans thoroughly entertained while it lasts, and it would be great to see a follow-up that builds on its foundation to create something even bigger and better.
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  1. Polygon
    Aug 29, 2025
    As a whole though, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a delightful action platformer that splits the difference between old-school action and modern Metroid-inspired exploration game. Lizardcube’s revival of the Shinobi series looks and sounds spectacular, and it plays great too. It only raises a natural question: Which Sega franchise should the studio rescue next?