Shinobi : Art of Vengeance - Rank S The assault by Muhammad Zwin

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Developer(s)
Lizardcube
Publisher(s)
Sega
Producer(s)
Toru Ohara
Designer(s)
Ben Fiquet
Series
Shinobi
Engine
Unity
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Release
August 29, 2025
Genre(s)
Action-platformer
Mode(s)
Single-player
Gameplay
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Like its predecessors, 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.[1][2] As a ninja, Musashi is very agile, being capable of performing feats such as double jumping, dashing through air, and dodge-rolling.[3] 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.[4] After each stage is completed, they can be replayed in Arcade mode, which challenges players to complete the stage as fast as possible.[5]

An additional stage will be available as downloadable content in 2026. The stage will feature boss battles with three villains from other Sega franchises, including Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog.[6]

Plot
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The world is under siege by a powerful paramilitary organization called ENE Corporation, consisting of hi-tech and supernatural armies led by a man named Lord Ruse. The only force left that can oppose ENE's world domination ambition is the Oboro clan, a powerful clan of mystical shinobi that has been protecting mankind for centuries from catastrophic threat. The clan is currently led by the mute Joe Musashi alongside his pregnant wife and kunoichi Naoko.