Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn

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About the Game

Show off ninja skills in the remake of a legendary dark and futuristic classic!

It’s 2029. A vicious dystopian future. And it’s up to two warriors of the night to save the nation!
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light!
Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.

An arsenal of deadly weapons:

In this thrilling action-adventure, you will use your striking katana along with a wide variety of weaponry that has greatly expanded from the NES original, as well as the acrobatic finesse of a ninja to face the onslaught of powerful enemies. Although, the challenge does not end here!

Jungle of concrete and steel:

6 complex, expansive, and masterfully designed stages test your skills through devious traps and challenging platform puzzles.

Two ninjas are better than one:

Critically acclaimed as one of the best 2-player co-ops of its time, Shadow of the Ninja—Reborn lets you play together locally as the legendary ninjas Hayate and Kaede.

A Star-Studded, Rockin’ Soundtrack:

In addition to the contributions of Tengo Project, this remake also features Iku Mizutani, the star composer who helped create the iconic Natsume sound and renowned tracks for various NES games. Fans of Mr. Mizutani and retro gamers across the world will find delight in his renowned guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies!

A fresh new look:

Our fearless heroes, Hayate and Kaede have undergone a massive visual upgrade over their original 8-bit models. And the improvements don’t stop there: From the deadly foes to the no-less deadly stages, every part of this title has been faithfully recreated in stunning high-quality sprites.

The Lethal Tools of the Trade:

Use your hard-earned points in the tool shop and customize your loadout for the next play session.

Features:

• Caltrops, shuriken, and more!
• 5 completely recreated stages featuring devious traps and challenging platform puzzles. Plus, a 6th entirely new stage!
• Grab a friend and get ready for the critically acclaimed couch co-op!
• Beautiful modern sprite art as a faithful update to the 8-bit original.
• Play along with the legendary Hiroshi Iwatsuki’s and Iku Mizutani’s electrifying guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies.

So, cloak yourself in shadows and slash your way through a treacherous concrete jungle of the future in this dark action gem Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn!

Extraordinary Artists:

As with the original version, Dynamic Pro handled the illustrations!
The key visuals/character illustrations are also by Dynamic Productions, as was the case with the first version in 1990.
Dynamic Production
Since its establishment in 1969, Dynamic Productions has been engaged in the management of manga artists, novelists and manga authors, including Go Nagai, as well as producing newly drawn manga, planning various events and managing the copyrights of its artists.
Mikio Tachibana
Born 11 May 1976 in Saitama Prefecture.After working as an assistant to Go Nagai, he made his debut in 2004 and has since published serialised works such as Mazinger Otome and Mazinger Otome Taisen. He continues to publish short manga, newly drawn manga and illustrated works in all genres.