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Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Bug Is Punishing Metroidvania Veterans

Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Bug Is Punishing Metroidvania Veterans

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a tremendous revival of the franchise, with weighty, tactical ninja combat and a gorgeous visual overhaul from developer Lizardcube. However, the game also launched with some bugs, and one in particular is hard-locking players who felt the need to explore. Within the first few hours of Art of Vengeance, you’ll have the opportunity to go …

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Review (Switch eShop)

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Review (Switch eShop)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Regarding modern augmentations, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound — released not even a month apart — have a lot of overlap. Yet, after 45 minutes of play, I was convinced that Art of Vengeance is one of the finest 2D Ninja action games ever made. Perhaps the finest; and such praise doesn’t …

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Can’t Decide Between Shinobi And Ninja Gaiden? This Steam Bundle Should Help

Can’t Decide Between Shinobi And Ninja Gaiden? This Steam Bundle Should Help

Image: Sega Clearly, hand-drawn 2D video games based on classic ’80s ninja series are like buses – you wait ages for one to arrive, then two come at once. That’s what seems to have happened this year, with gamers being treated not just to Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, but also Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Deciding on which title to pledge your …

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – A Cut Above

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – A Cut Above

A long-dormant franchise often faces the challenge of either appealing to existing fans or trying to capture a new audience. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance masterfully walks the revival tightrope of creating an experience that appeals to fans old and new, delivering a precision-driven action/platformer that deserves to be mentioned among the best of the last several years. Lord Ruse, a …

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review (PS5)

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review (PS5)

SEGA’s fan favourite Shinobi series is one that casts a long shadow, dating all the way back to the late eighties. Despite several beloved entries in the franchise, it’s been sitting dormant since 2011, but that’s all changed with the arrival of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. This brand new game, from the studio behind Streets of Rage 4 and Wonder …

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Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance To Get Classic SEGA Villains Stage DLC Next Year

Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance To Get Classic SEGA Villains Stage DLC Next Year

Image: SEGA Joe Musashi has fought countless demons, strange lifeforms, and ninja clans across the Shinobi series’ vast history. But in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance — which launches on Switch at the end of August — his greatest threat awaits in some DLC. Coming in early 2026, Sega has announced the SEGA Villains Stage, and first up for our daring …

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC ‘SEGA Villains Stage’ adds Dr. Eggman

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance DLC ‘SEGA Villains Stage’ adds Dr. Eggman

Dr. Eggman from the Sonic the Hedgehog series is the first confirmed boss for the “SEGA Villains Stage” downloadable content included with the Deluxe Edition of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, publisher SEGA and developer Lizardcube announced. The announcement reads, “Who’s that lurking in the shadows? Prepare to unleash the power of the Shinobi and face off against legendary bosses in …

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Has a Free Playable Demo Available Right Now on PS5, PS4 – Push Square

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Has a Free Playable Demo Available Right Now on PS5, PS4 – Push Square

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Has a Free Playable Demo Available Right Now on PS5, PS4  Push Square ‘Shinobi: Art of Vengeance’ embraces the ‘pure craft’ of hand-drawn 2D gaming  The Washington Post PS Store Drops Free PS5, PS4 Demo for Highly Anticipated Sega Game  PlayStation LifeStyle Preview — Shinobi: Art of Vengeance updates arcade action with slick new style  NPR SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance …

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