shinobi art of vengeance is the visually stunning comeback that segas ni...
Not just Lizardcube's most visually accomplished game to date but a fantastic revival of another long dormant Sega franchise that doesn't stand to toe-to-toe with this summer's other major 2D ninja platformer but even tops it with its stylish and satisfying combo-based combat, killer finishes and Metroidvania-lite upgrades. Shinobi is truly back with a vengeance and it's never looked better.
Pros
- Incredibly stylish and varied hand-drawn art and animations
- Satisfying and deep combat and traversal mechanics
- Metroidvania-lite progression makes stages replayable
Cons
- You can lose track of yourself when the action gets very busy
- Some occasionally stingy checkpoints
shinobi art of vengeance review so close to being to a pitch perfect rev...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has fantastic controls make an incredible first impression, with an execution-driven battle mechanic that gives combat a unique feel. Unfortunately, the level design can't keep up with the quality of the basic gameplay, stretching a great core to its breaking point. The foundation of an incredible revival is here, but bland levels can't keep up with the strength of everything else.
Pros
- Fantastic controls
- Unique, execution-driven combat mechanics
- Gorgeous art
Cons
- Dull level design
- Frustrating blind jumps and "gotcha" challenges
- Half-baked exploration
