[Vyse]

Japanese trailer


English trailer

Article:

Tengo Project, the developer behind games like Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined, The Ninja Warriors Once Again, and Wild Guns Reloaded, has teased a new remake of the 1990 NES side-scrolling classic Shadow of the Ninja in a recent video uploaded to its YouTube channel (thanks Gosokkyu!).

The video features the Tengo Project musician Hiroyuki Iwatsuki visiting the Shadow of the Ninja co-composer Iku Mizutani and asking him to perform on a new project that he is working on. Mizutani then begins playing the incredible prologue theme from Shadow of the Ninja on his electric guitar, before a bunch of animations, presumably from this latest remake project, start appearing onscreen.

Just to give you a quick refresher on the game's history, Shadow of the Ninja was originally released in Japan under the name Yami no Shigotonin Kage and was later retitled to Blue Shadow in Europe and Australia (where it was published by Taito). It was a 2-player game that let one person and a friend control a male and female ninja named Hayate and Kaede as they battled through a futuristic version of New York to defeat an evil emperor and his army of robots.

As spotted by Gosokkyu, Tengo Project first teased the possibility of a Shadow of the Ninja remake at last year's Tokyo Game Show handing out flyers with a reference to the original game's Japanese tagline. This latest video, though, pretty much confirms it.

Source: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/tengo-project-teases-remake-of-nes-classic-shadow-of-the-ninja

 

[Erdrick]

Now we're talking.

 

[bork]

Nes game is legit!

 

[Vyse]

 

[Cravis]

Oh dang. Loved the original. Game looks good. Only thing that I am not a huge fan of is the cutesy main ninja designs. Still not stopping me from picking this up.

 

[Barnabot]

this looks fun. more fun than forspoken,redfall and ff16 combined. and it won't hurt your hardware in return,

 

[lock2k]

Looks amazing

 

[regawdless]

Oh boi yes

 

[Vyse]

English trailer in which the game is titled Shadow of the Ninja Reborn.

 

[Cryptek]

This looks cool. Imagine the original NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy done in this kind of style? I wet myself.

 

[Vyse]

 

[bork]

I think I'm gonna grab a physical version of this

 

[WesternBlood]

Dang. Right in the FEELS!

 

[HeresJohnny]

Brilliant! Can't wait!

 

[Eneru]

Oh man totally missed that thread. Looks like my kind of game. Looks like an awesome upgrade. Never played the original but I'm for sure interested.

 

[bork]

Oh man totally missed that thread. Looks like my kind of game. Looks like an awesome upgrade. Never played the original but I'm for sure interested.

Original is so good. I have a copy. Ill do a playthrough soon

 

[Eneru]

Original is so good. I have a copy. Ill do a playthrough soon

Never heard of this game. When I'm back home I'll give it a shot. Is this a 100% remake?

Hope it's not like ninja gaiden nes. If that's the case I'm out

The pixel art in reborn looks so good and smooth.

 

[bork]

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn

Ninjas emerge from the shadows to rescue the world in a gripping dystopian future. Tengo Project brings back their iconic action-adventure, enhanced for an even more immersive experience. Relive the NES cult classic and secure your exclusive physical copy of Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn!

www.strictlylimitedgames.com

 

[HeresJohnny]

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn

Ninjas emerge from the shadows to rescue the world in a gripping dystopian future. Tengo Project brings back their iconic action-adventure, enhanced for an even more immersive experience. Relive the NES cult classic and secure your exclusive physical copy of Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn!

www.strictlylimitedgames.com

Nice! I just bought the PS5 physical. May double dip for the Switch too.

 

[Vyse]

Article:

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 29, publisher Natsume Atari and developer Tengo Project announced. It will support English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

In Japan and Asia, the game will be priced at 4,400 yen / 29.9 SGD / 790 THB / 349,000 IDR / 99 MYR, and SEGA will distribute physical editions for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch. In the west, physical editions will be distributed by ININ Games for PlayStation 5 and Switch.

Here is an overview of the game, via SEGA:

Experience the magic of Tengo Project, the innovative creators renowned for their unforgettable 16-bit revivals like Pocky & Rocky Reshrined! Prepare for the fourth chapter of their newest classical ninja action!

In a distant future, there exists a legendary Ninja… Race through the dark skyscrapers, unleash ninja skills to defeat the threats of tanks and robots! Liberate humanity from the tyranny of the Four Demonic Generals! Experience super realism in classical gaming!

Confront formidable foes using a range of dynamic maneuvers, mastering 7 ninja weapons and unleashing special ninjutsu! Jump into challenging battles with an ally with cooperative mode!

With the original KAGE: Shadow of the Ninja (titled SHADOW OF NINJA in North America and BLUE SHADOW in Europe) launched in 1990, Natsume earned its stripes as the master of action games—now, that same creative team brings you the newest chapter in the series

• Acclaimed composer Iku Mizutani scores the immersive soundscape of this game, drawing from his experience on beloved classics like KAGE: Shadow of the Ninja, Shatterhand, and the Metabots franchise.
• Following the original version, Dynamic Planning crafts vibrant key visuals and character designs, celebrated for their iconic contributions to Mazinger Z and Grendizer.

Source: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/04/shadow-of-the-ninja-reborn-launches-august-29

 

[Vyse]

Haven't played the original but the graphics and gameplay in this remake look really good.

 

[Vyse]

 

[HeresJohnny]

I preordered this directly from them and have never heard a thing about a release date, anyone know what is up?

EDIT: nm just saw 8/29! Stoked!

 

[lock2k]

This is what I was talking about in that thread of Games vs Interactive Experiences. This is a proper video game.

 

[zero]

Looks fun, I have a copy pre-ordered. I seem to have a thing for ninjas. A lot of games I really like seem to be ninja games:

Mark of the Ninja
Ninja Gaiden II - NES
Ninja Gaiden Shadow
The Messenger
Tenchu series
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shinobi III
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
The Ninja Warriors on the SNES - I have The Ninja Warriors Once Again remake too but haven't gotten around to playing it

 

[Stifler's Mom]

This is what I was talking about in that thread of Games vs Interactive Experiences. This is a proper video game.

For someone from Brazil who doesn't eat ass, you have a good taste in video games.

 

[Eneru]

Looks fun, I have a copy pre-ordered. I seem to have a thing for ninjas. A lot of games I really like seem to be ninja games:

Mark of the Ninja
Ninja Gaiden II - NES
Ninja Gaiden Shadow
The Messenger
Tenchu series
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shinobi III
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
The Ninja Warriors on the SNES - I have The Ninja Warriors Once Again remake too but haven't gotten around to playing it

You're missing teenage mutant ninja turtles bro.

love the messenger.

 

[Grumpy Karen]

Looks fun, I have a copy pre-ordered. I seem to have a thing for ninjas. A lot of games I really like seem to be ninja games:

Mark of the Ninja
Ninja Gaiden II - NES
Ninja Gaiden Shadow
The Messenger
Tenchu series
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shinobi III
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
The Ninja Warriors on the SNES - I have The Ninja Warriors Once Again remake too but haven't gotten around to playing it

I would very much recommend this too:


And the GBA game Ninja 5-0 is very worth playing too. Re-release coming soon:

 

[lock2k]

I would very much recommend this too:


And the GBA game Ninja 5-0 is very worth playing too. Re-release coming soon:

Thanks. Will buy it

 

[zero]

You're missing teenage mutant ninja turtles bro.

love the messenger.

That's true. I forgot TMNT. I love some of those games too.

I would very much recommend this too:


And the GBA game Ninja 5-0 is very worth playing too. Re-release coming soon:

I am so happy they are re-releasing Ninja Five-O. Cyber Shadow looks cool, nice NES era Ninja Gaiden vibes

 

[Eneru]

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[Eneru]

It's out now. Who's going in?

 

[zero]

I am, if I can find the time.

 

[Erdrick]

It's out now. Who's going in?

Count me in. Original was one of the best NES games of its time. This looks superb.

 

[The Bloody Nine]

I'll probably buy it and never play it like so many others.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Mark MSX from Electric Playground gave this a glowing review...

I am tempted..

 

[zero]

This game is fucking awesome. I'm amazed at how BALANCED and POLISHED games like this and The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors are. Top notch gaming right here.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

This game is fucking awesome. I'm amazed at how BALANCED and POLISHED games like this and The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors are. Top notch gaming right here.

I have so much more fun with those games and stuff like Blazing Chrome than with modern Open World Ubisoft Bullshit..

 

[zero]

I have so much more fun with those games and stuff like Blazing Chrome than with modern Open World Ubisoft Bullshit..

I really miss when games just let you get right to the gameplay instead of tutorials, boring story and dialog, cutscenes, etc. God I miss the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.

 

[Soodanim]

This looks like a lot of fun