Shinobi 1991
Developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Action, Fantasy
Shinobi is a side-scrolling action game by Sega released for the Game Gear in 1991. It was the first Shinobi game developed specifically for a portable game platform.
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionFantasyninjavirtual consolecover systemnintendo 3ds virtual consoleNintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear
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Character
Plot-driven, earnest, grave and classical in form.
- character-ledplot-driven
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
- cooloverwhelming
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About the game
- Platforms
- Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear
- Developer
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publisher
- Tec Toy, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation
- Released
- April 26, 1991
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
IGDB rating 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Similar in taste
Closest on the same fourteen dimensions, from everything scored on Curator Co. Other media included when they land close.
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