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Alright, so get this: Sega’s back at it again with their SHINOBI series. Just dropped a trailer for the new one—SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. And oh boy, it’s got some funky ninja action going on. Yep, it’s coming to Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, and even PC through Steam on August 29. Mark your calendars, folks. Or don’t—I’m not your boss.
Anyway, I watched this trailer, and it’s got our boy Joe Musashi, head honcho of the Oboro Clan. He’s throwing down against these fancy military types called ENE Corp. No idea what that stands for, by the way. The trailer’s a quick peek at the moves you’d get in this 2D platformer dojo of a game. Seriously, it’s like a swift ninja buffet of jumping, climbing, and slicing.
Let’s talk moves—I mean, if you’re into that sort of thing. Musashi’s got this Ninja Claws thing going for him, where he climbs walls like he’s Spider-Man or something. Oh, and a Ninja Hook. It’s like a grappling hook but for ninjas. Glide around with a Ninja Glider, swoop down on some unsuspecting enemy, and bam! Shinobi execution. Sounds intense, right? Maybe it is. Or maybe it just sounds cool in my head.
And oh boy, don’t even get me started on the Ninpo stuff. Shurikens, elemental powers, a massive serpent… it’s like a ninja’s Swiss Army knife. Just when you think it couldn’t get more over-the-top, there’s a super move. You power up like a DBZ character and hit ‘em with some lightning Raijin or dragon Karyu action.
The visuals? Classic 2D, hand-drawn style. Kind of retro but fresh, like someone added a squeeze of lemon to your old favorite dish. Honestly, it’s like a blast from Sega’s past revived for us pixel-loving nerds. Thanks, Sega. By the way, this was teased back in the 2023 Game Awards. Yep, slowly unfolding the details like releasing crumbs for hungry fans. Smart move, Sega. Keep us wanting more.
And, if you care about voiceovers, it’s got both Japanese and English. Fun fact: It’s all digital, no physical copies. So, you know, saves you from tripping over plastic boxes. Preorders are open now with a neat 10% discount. Or save that cash for snacks. After all, gaming’s always better with snacks, right?
Well, that’s about it. Not much left to do except wait for August 29 and maybe hit that preorder if you’re feeling like a ninja master in waiting. See you in the digital world—or not, because we’re ninjas and stealth is key.
