Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn Reviews
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn offers a tough and enjoyable return to this NES classic, expertly building upon what came before without erasing what made the original release great to begin with. Though it is a bit on the short side, there's enough replayability here to stretch out the experience for another few hours. We'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a callback to the tough challenge of early Nintendo games-Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn has retro charm in spades and still stands tall even among modern 'neo-retro' platformers like Panzer Paladin and Gravity Circuit.
Overall, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is much more than a remake. This is an all-new and lovingly crafted game that is both refreshingly technical and gorgeous to look at. Whatever they are feeding the team at Tengo Project is clearly very special. I just hope the powers that be get out of the way and let them make more games as good as this.
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a remake that lives up to the legend of the NES title, boasting beautiful pixel art, powerful music, and the inclusion of enemies and extra zones that expand on the original experience. A pity that the duration is short, as well as your survival in the game, but that's what it takes to be faithful to the 90 cartridge.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn looks the part, this is a sumptuous 2D scroller that clearly loves the 1990s with unabashed and borderline obsessional desire. It effectively emulates the experience of playing a game from that era too. The problem is that includes dodgy controls, plentiful gameplay frustrations and difficulty spikes so sharp they'd make a 42-year-old man cry. And they did.
Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a remake done right as it stays faithful to the original and adds in some modern bells and whistles while not compromising on the gameplay front. If you’re looking for a retro action game that is challenging and fun to repeatedly die at then you’ve found just that.
Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn is sure to please fans of beat 'em ups and platformers from the 90s. However, some drawbacks like limited control scheme, short campaign and certain repetitiveness of battles may scare away other players. Therefore, the project may be of interest primarily to those who are already familiar with the original.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Tengo Project strikes again, this time with its most ambitious work yet. A far cry from being a simple update of an old classic, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is a full-fledged remake made with inventiveness and respect for the source material, a true rewrite of an eight-bit game that has passed somewhat under the radar in the West. It could not have received a better redemption.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a worthy addition to the collection of any arcade or retro enthusiast. Even more than three decades later, mobility techniques and ninja gear combine to make it a compelling game, provided you're up to the challenge.
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a welcome change of plans, pushing an NES classic into fascinating new territory. With katana in hand, Reborn carves out its own niche with its meticulous, plan-based platforming. Its strong design combined with a high amount of replayability invites its science-based community of ninjas to keep experimenting long after their first playthrough.
Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is an exceptionally difficult arcade-action game that's best enjoyed when shared with a friend. This release's gameplay and visual tweaks modernize the experience a bit, but it's still likely to appeal solely to those accustomed to the challenges of early '90s NES action games.
A beloved classic from the SNES era makes a triumphant return, complete with updated visuals and gameplay tweaks that make it even more enjoyable than it was decades ago. If you’re a fan of arcade games, it’s hard not to love Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn. Unless, of course, you’re not a fan of arcade games or fun!
KAGE～Shadow of the Ninja feels like an old friend you haven't seen in years. Though their appearance and demeanor seem unchanged, something about them feels different, almost as if they're no longer the person you once knew. Without a doubt, new items, systems, and more thoughtfully designed bosses and levels have enriched the game's content. However, the increase in platforming sections has significantly altered the overall style of the game.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn takes what was effective and inventive about the original — weapon upgrades, vertical level design, and local multiplayer — and enhances it significantly with new moves, additional weapons, more complex level designs, and lavish sprite work. Only a few small faults keep it from greatness.
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is another hit for Tengo Project and Natsume Atari. This feels like it is their best work yet given the scope of the game, added content, and gameplay enhancements. You won’t find a better 2D action ninja game than this and it is not for the faint of heart.
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a piece of great production for lovers of retro climates. Thanks to this game you will feel like in the 16-bit era.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is both an honest piece of work and a fun game that capitalises beautifully on the retro charm of classic NES action games, where it was all about skill and the ability to learn things that the game wants to surprise and test you with. Even this remake expands on the original with brand new content. It's just that it's still very little, and there are even a few minor setbacks that detract from the overall experience.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn has done a great job of updating the original game while paying homage to it by keeping the multiplayer option, be prepared for a challenge!
There are certainly sections of Reborn that made me question how much fun I was actually having, but in truth I was largely enjoying myself. I wish Arcade Mode had a better and/or better explained save system, and it's entirely too easy to get overwhelmed with enemies and environmental hazards, but if tough as nails combat platformers are your thing, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a good time. And it's just so pretty.
Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn is a good remake that reinvents the original game with a lot of beauty, without losing the spirit of futuristic 8-bit and 16-bit ninja games. However, this also means that the controls are rigid and the level of difficulty can be an obstacle for part of the public, making it more recommended for those who like to replay the levels to learn, gradually mastering the game until they manage to finish their six stages.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Considering that currently, less than half of players beat level 1, you know that Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is one brutal game.