It's Time to Shine Light on Shadow of the Ninja Reborn:
Release Date Confirmed for August 29!
Choose your favorite platform... because we've got 'em all covered!
Berlin, 06 June 2024 - It's official – Shadow of the Ninja Reborn slashes its way onto all consoles for its global release on August 29, 2024!
Grab the digital versions of this highly anticipated remake for 19,99€ on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam! Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 will get physical versions for 29,99€, while Limited and Collector's Editions can be pre-ordered at Strictly Limited Games.
Two heroes emerge from the shadows... with one goal in mind: Take down Emperor Garuda and save the world. After 33 years, experience a revamped 16-bit style, an improved combat system, a BRAND-NEW additional level, and an epic soundtrack by, the one and only, Iku Mizutani!
But Wait, That's Not All!
Players can soon get a sneak peek into the thrilling gameplay of Shadow of the Ninja Reborn with the release of our official playable demo! Keep an eye out on our website and social media channels for updates on the release date of the demo.
Regarded as one of the best two-player co-op games for the Nintendo Family Computer (NES) in the early 90s, Shadow of the Ninja (also known as Blue Shadow in Europe and Australia) propelled NatsumeAtari and TENGO PROJECT into becoming one of action gaming's greats. From the original makers of recent hits, Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors and Pocky and Rocky Reshrined, Tengo Project delivers this stunning remake for a legendary NES title.
Check out the features of this exciting release:
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 90's: Feast your eyes on the key visuals and characters illustrated by Dynamic Productions, the same remarkable illustrators of the original 90's 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.
About ININ
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. Visit www.iningames.com for more information.
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.
