Sega Ages: Shinobi

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12

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  1. Jonboy777
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    This is a near perfect conversion of the arcade classic from the 1980s. M2 are impressive with their very good conversions. There are different modes and difficulty levels to suit different gamers. You can even rewind time on this version if you wish. The coin guzzler from the 80s brought back to life on the Nintendo Switch! Nice one M2!
  2. JJtheTexan
    May 1, 2023
    8
    Absolutely the best way to play Shinobi (as of 2023). Lots of great quality-of-life features and little enhancements, alongside a purist version of the arcade original. Be ready for an old school challenge!

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#97 Best Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    90
    Shinobi is another can't-miss Sega Ages release. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 22]
  2. Cubed3
    Apr 13, 2020
    50
    As always, M2 has done a commendable job at preserving a piece of gaming history. Shinobi was an early and influential action title that set things in motion for greater things to come. The amazing Mega Drive sequels would cement the franchise as a legitimate action platformer franchise that gave SEGA an edge over Nintendo. Even the two highly underrated PlayStation 2 releases could give Capcom a run for its money with their take on 3D character action. Only the most die-hard of retro game enthusiasts will get something out of SEGA AGES Shinobi. Everyone else would find a much more enjoyable experience with the other Shinobi instalments found in the SEGA Mega Drive Classics compilation, or by just downloading Shinobi (2002) onto a PlayStation 3 off of PSN.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Feb 21, 2020
    100
    M2 did a marvelous job porting Shinobi to the Switch. Everything feels like you are playing the original arcade game with nothing removed. The game has been ported to many platforms over the years in many forms. This one really does feel like the best port out of all of them, though as I found it hard to put it down long enough to write this review. The addition of AGES Mode is great for new players who have never seen or heard of this game before, but most classic gamers will prefer the challenge of the original.
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