Credits: ININ Games

In an exciting update for gamers, two heroes emerge from the shadows with a singular mission: to overthrow Emperor Garuda and restore peace to the world. This remake, drawing on 33 years of experience, showcases a refreshed 16-bit aesthetic, an enhanced combat system, a brand-new level, and an impressive soundtrack by the esteemed Iku Mizutani. Moreover, players from Asia can get a sneak peek into the thrilling gameplay of Shadow of the Ninja Reborn with the release of the official playable demo (not available in Japan).

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn slashes its way onto all consoles for its global release on August 29, 2024. The remake is available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. For those who prefer physical copies, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions will retail at $29.99.

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You'll need to cool down your game controllers to get ready for epic battles. Shadow of the Ninja, one of the best two-player co-op games for the Nintendo Family Computer (NES) in the early 90s, helped NatsumeAtari and TENGO PROJECT rise to fame in action gaming. From the creators of recent hits like Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors and Pocky and Rocky Reshrined, Tengo Project brings you this impressive remake of a legendary NES title.

VISUALLY REFINED

In this thrilling action-adventure platformer, you'll wield a striking katana and showcase your ninja acrobatics to confront powerful enemies. Our brave heroes, Hayate and Kaede, have received a major visual upgrade from their original 8-bit models. From deadly foes to challenging stages, every aspect of this title has been faithfully remade in stunning high-quality graphics.

COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY

Special attention was dedicated to the already acclaimed 2-player mode, which now features upgraded cooperative gameplay dynamics, refined character interactions, and an overall optimized experience. So, grab a friend and engage in deadly shinobi combat to save the world in this dark action gem Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn!

LEGENDARY SOUNDTRACK

This remake brings back Iku Mizutani, the star composer who helped create the iconic Natsume sound and renowned tracks for various NES games.

More features of Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn:

• An Arsenal of Deadly Weapons: Caltrops, shuriken, and more! Departing from the NES original, Hayate and Kaede will have an expanded variety of weaponry!
• Jungle of Concrete and Steel: 5 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 the critically acclaimed couch co-op!
• A Fresh New Look: Beautiful modern in-game sprite art as a faithful update to the 8-bit original!
• Bringin’ It Back to the 90s: Feast your eyes on the key visuals and characters illustrated by Dynamic Productions, the same remarkable illustrators of the original 90s title!

A Star-Studded, Rockin’ Soundtrack: Play along with the legendary Hiroyuki  Iwatsuki and Iku Mizutani’s electrifying guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies.

ININ, a subsidiary of United Games Entertainment GmbH, is a rising publishing label for high-quality retro, arcade, and indie games. With a passion for feel-good games, ININ brings classic titles back to life and creates future gaming gems. Known for titles like "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World," "Cotton Reboot," and "CrossCode," ININ is the Western publishing partner for iconic TAITO series such as "Bubble Bobble" and the legendary “Space Invaders.” In collaboration with partner label Strictly Limited Games, ININ offers limited and collector’s editions to die-hard gamers. As ININ continues to impact the gaming world, stay tuned for frequent announcements of new (or old but returning) games.

About NatsumeAtari

Natsume Atari Inc. has been consistently developing software for game consoles for the past 30 years. Using production techniques cultivated over many years of development, we continue to provide high quality software for both home and handheld game consoles and developing software on the latest gaming platforms as well. While working mainly as a contract development company, we also provide services from product planning to development. Created by our skilled development staff, our titles have been made with particular care to good game feel while playing and were well received by our clients and customers.
We also do the planning to smartphone applications and mobile content, while being highly flexible to handle a variety of needs, such as mobile site management for anime titles and smartphone game development.
Development is currently handled by two studios, one located in Osaka and the other in Nagoya.

About 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.

About 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.