A literal blast from the past, Shadow of the Ninja has been Reborn in a platform hack and slash true to its 1990’s original.

The year is 2029 and the US has a new overlord, the evil Emperor Garuda.

Only two Ninja’s from the Iga clan can save the nation.

In steps Lord Hayate and Lady Kaede.

A side scrolling action adventure awaits as you either play solo or team up with a mate, each taking one of the two playable characters.

You’ll have your trusty katana and can perform special attacks, this is handy as it can get you out of a jam, but this can also be a detriment to your health.

To say that Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a challenge is an understatement.

While you are ushered in to play, it gets tricky real quick.

The graphics have been beautifully reskinned and the soundtrack reworked too.

It’s a fast play, although given the challenges you may stall in various parts.

If you were a fan of the original, or weren’t even born when this released over 30 years ago, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a fresh take on a epic classic that you need to pick up and play.

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Don’t walk, run!

Pre-orders for Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn begin today for Xbox and Nintendo Switch. As a little treat, ININ also announces the release of a playable demo of the game, available for Xbox today and coming soon to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Grab the exclusive sneak peek into the futuristic, adrenaline-fuelled world of Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn.

The game features an arsenal of deadly weapons, including caltrops, shuriken, and more. Departing from the NES original, Hayate and Kaede will have an expanded variety of weaponry.

There’s five completely recreated stages featuring devious traps and challenging platform puzzles. Plus, a 6th entirely new stage.

Two ninjas are better than one. Grab a friend and get ready for couch co-op within a fresh new look, beautiful modern in-game sprite art as a faithful update to the 8-bit original.

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn takes us back. to the 90’s: as you feast your eyes on the key visuals and characters illustrated by Dynamic Productions, the same remarkable illustrators of the original 90’s title.

Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on August 29th, 2024, and for the real retro game music aficionados, Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn will also release a Digital Deluxe Edition for PS4 / PS5, NSW, and Steam, that includes the electric digital soundtrack by legends Iku Mizutani and Hiroyuki Iwatsuki.

Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to play the first level (in single player or with a friend!) of Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn! Play the demo, and then secure your copy by pre-ordering directly from your regional Xbox and Nintendo eShop.

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