Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Lizardcube (published by SEGA). citeturn0search1turn0search0

Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 5; PlayStation 4; Xbox Series X|S; Xbox One; Windows (Steam). citeturn0search5turn0search0Paid premium game (base $29.99) with optional paid Digital Deluxe / DLC upgrade; no live store microtransactions (in-game Gold cannot be purchased). citeturn0search5turn0search0

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

A modern 2D action-platformer starring ninja Joe Musashi on a revenge-driven quest. Gameplay focuses on fast, combo-oriented swordplay, ninjutsu powers, platforming exploration and boss fights across hand-drawn stages; tone is tense and action-focused with stylized violence. citeturn0search0turn0search5

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•1) Frequent on-screen blood/splatters and frenetic combat may be intense for younger children
•2) Paid deluxe/DLC bundles and add-on content exist (though not pay-to-win microtransactions). citeturn0search3turn0search0

Positives

•1) Strong
•well-reviewed revival of a classic franchise with high-quality hand-drawn visuals and responsive combat
•2) Single-player
•contained experience with replay modes (Arcade
•Boss Rush) and no aggressive microtransactions. citeturn0search2turn0search5

Gameplay Videos

SHINOBI ART OF VENGEANCE Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME (4K 60FPS) No Commentary

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Official Ratings

ESRB

BloodViolence. citeturn0search3

No Interactive Elements (no online multiplayer, no in-game purchases listed by ESRB). citeturn0search3

PEGI

Moderate violencemoderate insultshorror elements (PEGI 12 listing on regional stores). citeturn2search4turn2search12

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate — combat includes blood and violent enemy defeats; content and difficulty are aimed at older children and teens.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended — moderate blood and violence; parental supervision advised but content remains teen-oriented.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Caution advised — playable by mature preteens with parental guidance about violence; PEGI/retail listings target 12+. citeturn2search4

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Generally appropriate — Teen rating fits this group; expect combat intensity but no online/social risks.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Suitable — recommended for older teens and adults who enjoy action-platformers; contains moderate blood/violence but no sexual content.