Sega Saturn · Action
Shinobi Legions
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Sega |
| Publisher | Tokai Communications |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Shinobi |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Sega and published by Tokai Communications, Shinobi Legions arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1995 as an action game.
It belongs to the Saturn's earliest wave of games. Other notable Saturn releases from 1995 include Street Fighter: The Movie, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner and Bug!. Among the 23 Saturn action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shinobi series. The series also appears on other systems with Shinobi (Master System) and Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (Genesis). Sega also made Clockwork Knight, Magic Knight Rayearth and Golden Axe: The Duel for the Saturn.
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 Shinobi Legions 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.
Shinobi Legions cheats & codes
8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Thunder Dragons | 160252be0001 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Daggers | 160252b60063 |
| Infinite Energy | 160ea2ca0030 |
| Infinite Health | 160ea2fcffff |
| Infinite Lives | 160252b80009 |
| Mega Jumps | 160ea2ce0000 |
Shinobi Legions walkthroughs & guides
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Shinobi Legions FAQ
When did Shinobi Legions come out on the Saturn?
Shinobi Legions was released for the Sega Saturn in 1995.
Who made Shinobi Legions?
It was developed by Sega and published by Tokai Communications.
Is Shinobi Legions multiplayer?
No. Shinobi Legions is a single-player game.
How long does Shinobi Legions take to play?
As an action game, Shinobi Legions 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 Shinobi Legions 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.