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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
The Revenge of Shinobi
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| 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 9 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, The Revenge of Shinobi is a platformer developed by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.
It is part of the Shinobi series; on the Genesis you can also try Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master and Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi. The series also appears on other systems with Shinobi (Master System) and Shinobi (NES). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Revenge of Shinobi is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
The Revenge of Shinobi cheats & codes
48 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Gives You 99 Lives In The Easy Setting of The Game | 090F4:0063 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 009E46:6002 |
| Invulnerable In One Direction | 00B4E8:6000 |
| Invulnerable In The Other Direction | 00B57E:6000 |
| Unlimited Normal Shurikens | 00B93E:6002 |
| Unlimited Super Shurikens | 00C0E2:4E71 |
The Revenge of Shinobi walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
The Revenge of Shinobi FAQ
Who made The Revenge of Shinobi?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is The Revenge of Shinobi multiplayer?
No. The Revenge of Shinobi is a single-player game.
How long does The Revenge of Shinobi take to play?
As a platformer, The Revenge of 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.
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