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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or AMD Phenom II X3 720 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 240, 2 GB Intel Arc A310 LP, 4 GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p @ 30 FPS

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or higher Processeur : Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1 GB or Intel Arc A310 LP, 4 GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p @ 60 FPS

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

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Released August 28, 2025
sample: 486 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 4,610 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 87/100 (72 OpenCritic reviews)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 83% positive vs 91% overall (127 recent reviews)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are deeply invested, with nearly a quarter of reviewers having spent more than 25 hours in the game. The title's Very Positive Steam score, driven by 84% positive post-release reviews, underscores its engaging nature. Gameplay earns widespread acclaim, with 118 favorable mentions out of 141.

What it's about: Le SHINOBI emblématique est de retour dans un tout nouveau jeu de plateformes d'action en 2D avec un style unique dessiné à la main, créé par l'équipe à l'origine du célèbre beat'em all Streets of Rage 4.

In-game

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« This might just be the most incredible looking game of all time! Absolutely unbelievable! Plays great too! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played111
« I personally want to shout out to Falcon gameranx because without him I would not have found out about this game »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played11
« This is the best Sega game in the Shinobi series, I really like it, I haven't felt such a thrill since Shinobi 3 and Shadow Dancer, Sega, thanks for the best game. 😀🥋⚔️💖 »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played11
« Insane game. Phenomenal graphics, combat, exploration, difficulty. Anyone who is a fan of action platformers or Metroidvanias should play it immediately. Please make a sequel. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played11
« This game's got the sauce. Feels amazing to play! Combat is amazing and fluid and the overall presentation is stunning! Both visuals and music/sfx! I really hope this team gets to do more stuff like this! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« As someone who has played almost every Shinobi game, this is a faithful new entry in the franchise. Great to play and good level variety. Also gorgeous to look with a boppin soundtrack. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« ♥♥♥♥ man this Denuvo ♥♥♥♥ keeps crashing my game, sometimes hours of the progress won`t be saved at all dude that`s so frustrating »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played11
« This game doesn't start unless you are connected to the internet. Great game but i wanted to play it on the go where i have no connection but i can't. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played411
« drm denuvo donc impossible de jouer hors ligne. Encore un jeu steam deck qui ne sert à rien. valve qui est très peu transparent concernant cet état de fait et un éditeur de jeu qui fait le choix débile du pire drm. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« F...k this game. Get rang S on every level ? Lizard Cube si vous lisez çà allez manger des lezards et étouffez-vous avec. »
👎 anonymous review · 53 h played
« je regrette d'avoir acheter ce jeu »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Est un excellent Metroidvania, Je n'ai pas vu les heures défilées, tellement qu'il est prenant comme jeu, Je recommande Shinobi: Art of Vengeance pour une incroyable expérience et session de jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

In players' words

« This might just be the most incredible looking game of all time! Absolutely unbelievable! Plays great too! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played111
« ♥♥♥♥ man this Denuvo ♥♥♥♥ keeps crashing my game, sometimes hours of the progress won`t be saved at all dude that`s so frustrating »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played11
« I personally want to shout out to Falcon gameranx because without him I would not have found out about this game »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played11
« This game doesn't start unless you are connected to the internet. Great game but i wanted to play it on the go where i have no connection but i can't. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played411
« This is the best Sega game in the Shinobi series, I really like it, I haven't felt such a thrill since Shinobi 3 and Shadow Dancer, Sega, thanks for the best game. 😀🥋⚔️💖 »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played11
« drm denuvo donc impossible de jouer hors ligne. Encore un jeu steam deck qui ne sert à rien. valve qui est très peu transparent concernant cet état de fait et un éditeur de jeu qui fait le choix débile du pire drm. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Insane game. Phenomenal graphics, combat, exploration, difficulty. Anyone who is a fan of action platformers or Metroidvanias should play it immediately. Please make a sequel. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played11
« F...k this game. Get rang S on every level ? Lizard Cube si vous lisez çà allez manger des lezards et étouffez-vous avec. »
👎 anonymous review · 53 h played
« This game's got the sauce. Feels amazing to play! Combat is amazing and fluid and the overall presentation is stunning! Both visuals and music/sfx! I really hope this team gets to do more stuff like this! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« je regrette d'avoir acheter ce jeu »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« As someone who has played almost every Shinobi game, this is a faithful new entry in the franchise. Great to play and good level variety. Also gorgeous to look with a boppin soundtrack. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Est un excellent Metroidvania, Je n'ai pas vu les heures défilées, tellement qu'il est prenant comme jeu, Je recommande Shinobi: Art of Vengeance pour une incroyable expérience et session de jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=141
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=64
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=18
Story / writing
43 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
75 % pos · n=4
Value for money
25 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay141118716
Graphics / art646202
Content / longevity191117
Audio / music181611
Story / writing14608
Stability / bugs5005
Performance4301
Value for money4103
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.

<2h
73 % (n=11)
2-10h
74 % (n=73)
10-25h
85 % (n=284)
>25h
90 % (n=118)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 86% positive86AugSep 2025 : 82% positive82SepOct 2025 : 88% positive88OctNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovJan 2026 : 81% positive81JanApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 81% positive81MayJun 2026 : 80% positive80JunJul 2026 : 84% positive84Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€12.74€17.61€22.49€27.36€32.242026€14.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 13, 2025 · All-time low: €14.99 (May 10, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 29 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines: 118 positive mentions out of 141 (≈84% positive).
  • Graphics are praised: 62 positive mentions out of 64 (≈97% positive).
  • Audio design receives acclaim: 16 positive mentions out of 18 (≈89% positive).
  • Players who invest time stay engaged: the >25 h playtime bucket has 118 reviews with a 90% positive rate.

Weaknesses

  • Story falls short: only 6 positive mentions versus 8 negative mentions.
  • Price perception is mixed: 1 positive mention against 3 negative mentions.
  • Technical bugs are a pain point: 5 negative mentions and no positive mentions.
  • User‑interface receives a single negative mention.

Who is it for?

Fans of fast‑paced, combat‑heavy metroidvanias and retro‑style platformers will likely enjoy the title, especially those who value strong visuals and audio. Players who prioritize deep narrative or flawless technical polish may find the experience less satisfying.

Is SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 82% of 4,610 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance delivers a solid core experience, with gameplay, graphics, and sound earning strong praise from the community. While its story, pricing, and occasional bugs temper enthusiasm, the overall reception remains Very Positive, making it a worthwhile pick for action‑focused players willing to overlook its flaws.

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