History of the Shinobi action game series (video)

- By Phil Siarri , Nuadox -

Earlier this month, the PatmanQC YouTube channel published a two-part video on the influential Shinobi action game series.

Developed by SEGA and initially released in 1987 for the arcades market, the plot and game play centers around a ninja (Joe Musashi) who is tasked to annihilate a terrorist organization called “Zeed”.

In later renditions of the game, other characters are playable, including Musashi’s son.

Video: “The History of Shinobi Part one – arcade console documentary” by PatmanQC - History of arcade game documentaries, YouTube.

Video: “The History of Shinobi Part two – arcade console documentary” by PatmanQC - History of arcade game documentaries, YouTube.







What makes the Shinobi series so special is its longevity, refined aesthetics as well as solid game play. Personally, I have certainly enjoyed playing countless hours of Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi on the SEGA Genesis system back in the early 1990s.

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