Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. CNET
    Aug 25, 2025
    Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a remarkable 2D action game. For $30, it provides substance and fun, and Lizardcube escalates difficulty just enough to make finishing a level satisfying. If you're rebooting a 2D action franchise to appeal to fans of its older games, Art of Vengeance is a perfect example of how to do it.
  2. Xboxygen
    Sep 9, 2025
    As it did with Street of Rage 4, Lizardcube studio offers us a true revival of the Shinobi franchise, which both returns to the roots of what made it successful in the first place and provides a fresh coat of paint for modern players. Like its predecessor, Art of Vengeance will undoubtedly give rise to a generation of fans of the perfect run! The game is so compelling when you pick up the controller that one tends to easily forgive its minor flaws. The return of Joe Musashi is clearly a success.