Shinobi Classic
Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer
The G.G. Shinobi
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Shinobi |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by SEGA, The G.G. Shinobi arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1991 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shinobi series; on the Game Gear you can also try Shinobi and Shinobi II: The Silent Fury. The series also appears on other systems with Shinobi (Master System) and Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (Genesis). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The G.G. Shinobi is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
The G.G. Shinobi cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 00D2-0B04 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Special Weapons | 00D2-1E01 |
| Invincible | 00D2-7B86 |
| Invulnerability | 00D2-6EFF |
| Infinite energy | 21F-055-2A2 |
| Infinite lives | 006-06D-3BE |
The G.G. Shinobi walkthroughs & guides
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The G.G. Shinobi FAQ
When did The G.G. Shinobi come out on the Game Gear?
The G.G. Shinobi was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.
Who made The G.G. Shinobi?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is The G.G. Shinobi multiplayer?
No. The G.G. Shinobi is a single-player game.
How long does The G.G. Shinobi take to play?
As an action game, The G.G. Shinobi typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The G.G. Shinobi on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.