Shadow of the Ninja Reborn

Capsule ComputersClaudio Meira

9/10

Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn brings back the classic side-scrolling hack 'n slash remade with fantastic pixel graphics, revamped gameplay, super satisfying controls and extra features.

The OuterHavenKeith Mitchell

When I discovered that Natsume Atari was remaking one of my favorite Nintendo Entertainment System games, Shadow of the Ninja, I couldn’t help but geek out a bit—it took me back to my childhood. I never owned Shadow of the Ninja, so the only time I played it was when…

Playstation LifestyleTyler Treese

8/10

Natsume’s 1990 action game classic Shadow of the Ninja is now back with a lovingly crafted remake under the fitting title of Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn. While it never was quite as beloved as Ninja Gaiden, its two-player co-op helped it find plenty of fans back in the day. Now, over 30 years later, it’s able to reach a more modern audience with a lovingly crafted remake.

MonsterVineSpencer Legacy

The visuals of Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn are one of its finest attributes, as the pixel art is both detailed and extremely expressive. Every enemy has tons of character, and the environments are stunning. The ninja-cyberpunk mix that permeates many of the game’s stages is extremely cool to look at and immediately creates an appealing world that’s unlike those of many other games in the genre.

GameGrinAlana Dunitz

7.5/10

Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn has done a great job of updating the original game while paying homage to it by keeping the multiplayer option, be prepared for a challenge!

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

7.5/10

I would be lying if I told I had grown up playing the original Shadow of the Ninja, or if I had ever played it in the past. My knowledge of ninja-based action platformers on the NES started and ended with Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden, or at least prior to the announcement and subsequent release of Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn, a full-fledged remake/sequel of this apparently beloved NES classic to modern platforms, featuring all kinds of bells and whistles to bring this franchise to a new era, and to...

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

7.5/10

Should I ever be reborn, I hope I will make life easier on people than I did this time around. I don't want to be reborn and have people refer to me as "challenging" or "brutal." The developers of Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn did not share that sentiment.Read More

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

7/10

Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn is a remake of the original NES game, complete with the same difficulty and challenge of the era. With completely remade visuals, Shadow of the Ninja is a true to the era experience, for better or worse.

GameLusterMateusz Niewierowski

5/10

A remake of an overlooked NES action side-scroller, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn wants its players to focus on its least exciting exploration elements instead of mastering its levels naturally