SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a 2025 action platform game developed by Lizardcube and published by Sega. It is a revival of Sega's Shinobi series, and the first new entry since Shinobi (2011). It was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is set to be released on September 24, 2026.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a 2D action platformer. The player controls ninja Joe Musashi through various levels where the goal is to defeat the bosses at the end of them. Musashi is equipped with a sword and kunai but can also use magical powers called "Ninpo" to defeat his enemies. Enemies can be staggered and tagged, allowing Musashi to unleash "Shinobi Execution", killing all tagged enemies at once. Amulets can also be equipped, granting the player character additional combat bonuses. As a ninja, Musashi is very agile, being capable of performing feats such as double jumping, dashing through air, and dodge-rolling. As players progress, they will be able to spend gold, the in-game currency, to unlock new trasversal tools, combat moves and upgrades. Unlike prior entries, however, the game is based more around Metroidvania styled exploration to find secrets and side content. After each stage is completed, they can be replayed in Arcade mode, which challenges players to complete the stage as fast as possible.