SEGA has released Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on August 29, marking the return of the Shinobi series after 14 years. Developed by the French studio Lizardcube, the game offers a modern take on the classic 2D action platformer genre with a striking hand-drawn art style and pixel-perfect visuals reminiscent of Streets of Rage 4. Critics have praised the game for its fast, fluid, and personalized combo-driven combat, engaging hack-and-slash action, and well-designed levels. The title serves as a successful reboot that balances retro aesthetics with contemporary game design conventions. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance features the return of the iconic ninja character Joe Musashi, who wields powerful ninjutsu abilities and combo attacks. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and has received positive reviews highlighting its visual appeal, sound design, and gameplay mechanics.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance brings the legendary Japanese series up to date - but its developer, Lizardcube is based in France. We spoke to the team about how they took on the mantle: https://t.co/VWqnrzHXgA
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