Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn Reviews
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a great remake of the original 1990 game, but its difficulty spikes can scare some players away. Still, if you’re looking for a fun challenge, this remake is for you.
It's not a remake of the 8-bit original, but it's not far off given all the improvements made, especially in terms of graphics and the atmosphere. The shorter length may disappoint, but while you're playing it's exciting.
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Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a perfect example of taking a classic title, expanding on it just enough to not ruin the legacy, and making a fantastic game.
Even with the frustrating cycle of losing and restarting, there's an enormous satisfaction in getting through that annoying part after learning [how to deal with it] that tough games can offer. If you manage to find someone else to play with, the experience is even more fun. It's not a history-making remake but it's inoffensive and can provide some moments of fun.
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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.
Still, this ride is worth clearing once for that stellar presentation, even if maybe you’ll have to leave a friend behind to do so.
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is a snazzy platformer beat-em-up that combines satisfying combat with a dazzling setting and visuals. The occasional clunky aspect does stand out, but for the most part, this is an exciting and well-made remake for anyone fond of the beat-em-up genre.
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn offers an intense action-platforming experience that revisits a classic with revamped graphics and new mechanics. However, the insistence on keeping old elements compromises the gameplay, resulting in frustrating challenges that require patience and memorization. Despite its flaws, the game stands out with its fast-paced action and colorful pixel art settings, although the limited content leaves something to be desired. Ultimately, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is a competent homage to the past that could have benefited from a more careful modernization.
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In the end, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be. It’s a love letter to the challenging, no-nonsense games of the NES era, complete with all the frustrations and triumphs that come with that territory. The beautiful new graphics and satisfying ninja action make it a pleasure to look at and play, at least for those who have the patience to see it through. However, it’s not without its flaws. The controls could have been modernized, particularly when it comes to the more complex ninja moves, and the decision to force players to manage items in real-time during combat feels like an unnecessary nod to retro difficulty. A younger version of myself, with more time and patience, would have adored this game and relished the challenge of mastering its every nuance. But as I’ve grown older, I find myself with less tolerance for games that demand such a high level of dedication. That said, I still appreciate what the developers have achieved here, and I believe that retro purists will love this game for its authenticity and challenge. Casual players, however, might want to think twice before diving in.
A remake of an overlooked NES action side-scroller, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn wants its players to focus on its least exciting exploration elements instead of mastering its levels naturally
For someone who typically doesn’t dabble in platformers, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn was a challenging yet rewarding experience for myself. I won’t lie—it pushed my buttons in more ways than one, and I might not rush back to it anytime soon. Still, the game does a great job of honouring its origins while inviting a new wave of (possible sado-masochistic) players to join in.
Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn brings back the classic side-scrolling hack 'n slash remade with fantastic pixel graphics, revamped gameplay, super satisfying controls and extra features.