Product Overview

Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn Limited Edition is an officially licensed Nintendo Switch region-free game. This is a Strictly Limited exclusive and comes with a colorful game manual. It is limited to a maximum of 3,500 copies worldwide.* All of our games are individually numbered and shipped internationally.

List of Features:

Enjoy the NES classic with stunning modern pixel art, a signature of Tengo Project's visual style.
Balancing the charm of the original with modern enhancements, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn delivers an immersive experience for both dedicated fans and newcomers.
Experience upgraded mechanics, including new weapons, tools, and dynamic dash move, offering a fresh take on the platformer.
Play solo as Hayate or Kaede, or team up in 2-player mode for cooperative ninja action, maintaining the fast-paced action roots.
Navigate through five completely recreated stages with devious traps and challenging platform puzzles. Unveil a sixth entirely new stage for added excitement!
Embark on an Epic sound journey with electrifying guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies of the star-studded soundtrack by Hiroyuki Iwatsuki and Iku Mizutani!
Supports the following audio languages: English, Japanese
And subtitles: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (simplified)

Welcome to the year 2029, a dystopian future where two formidable warriors emerge from the shadows to save the nation! After 33 years of anticipation, Tengo Project unveils the legendary action-adventure, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn, in a new and improved light.

Experience the revival of a classic ninja adventure with Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn. Originally released in 1990 for the NES, this side-scrolling action game is now meticulously remastered after 33 years by the original development team. Despite an average age of 55, the team's passion for game development remains unwavering.

The ninja protagonists, Hayate and Kaede, have undergone a significant visual upgrade, transforming their original 8-bit models into stunning high-quality sprites. Every aspect of this title, from deadly foes to treacherous stages, has been faithfully recreated.

Step into the shadows, wield your katana, and navigate the concrete jungle of the future in this dark action gem, Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn! Combat options are expanded with a variety of weapons and ninja tools, including throwing ninja tools for long-range assaults and powerful close-combat weapons. Engage in battles using ninja swords, chains, a gunpowder gun, cannonball, shurikens, a giant club, a machete, iron caltrops, and healing rice balls.

Recognized as one of the best 2-player co-op experiences of its time, the classic co-op mode makes a return, allowing players to rediscover the joy of playing together. Choose to tackle challenges solo or team up with a friend to face formidable enemies. Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn brings back the excitement of the original game, offering a nostalgic yet refreshing gaming experience.

The remake also features contributions from Iku Mizutani, the star composer behind iconic Natsume sounds and renowned NES game tracks. Retro gaming enthusiasts will revel in Mizutani's guitar riffs and fast-paced melodies!

* This Limited Edition of Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn for Nintendo Switch will be limited to a maximum of 3,500 copies. An additional maximum of 2,500 copies of the game will be allocated for the Collector's Edition. This brings the total maximum production to 6,000 games.

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Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch)