This game is an extremely hard, extremely stylish action game. However, don't compare this game to Devil May Cry. Shinobi has a deeper storyline but not DMC gameplay. Okay first the graphics in this ame are okay. The enviroments were a bit repetitive but the character models looked good to me. The sound is a mix of old music (when I say old I mean like stuff you would hear from an SNES) however that brought back some nostalgia. The gameplay may seem repetitive but it is really fun, for me anyway. You can perform a four hit combo, run on walls (which we all know I love) use Ninjutsu (magic) and do a special move called Tate(pronounced Tah-Tay) Tate is basically what happens when you kill four or more enemies in a very fast time, it will go into a cutscene like thing of you doing awesome ninja poses as the enemies fall literally into peices. the Tate will give you more souls to feed your sword and also while killing the enemies, it will power up your sword. Your sword does need souls or else, after a while, will start to drain your life. This feature is suprisingly well put in. The game has enough replay value to keep some people going, like me. First there are two unlockable characters, although they don't have a story of the one, and second, you can unlock movies, art, an extra stage and stuff like that. Overall, shinobi is an awesome game that may not appeal to some people because of its somewhat monotonous gameplay and bad graphics. But people who can look past these problems with have mad fun.… Expand

This game is a classic, it beats most of the mediocre games on the PS2. It is very hard, but after a few attempts what seemed almost impossible, isn't. If you have played the original shinobi you should expect this level of difficulty. Lots of games on the PS2 reflect lazy development and make the pc look better, but games like this give the PS2 a fighting chance.

I gave it a freaking 10 because I am not a real gamer so I am not one for the complicated games these days...this game is hard as fu.. but so was all the other Shinobis I played, I never even got to the last level on the Master System version for godsake...but what made me give this game a 10 is that it's freakin fun...it brings you back to the old school when all you needed to know was when to jump, when to slash and when to use your magic....I freakin love this game...give me Greatest of Bob Marley CD, a little ganja, this, Vice City and Madden and I will never leave the house on a Sunday...oh and a large pie from Dominos Pizza, tell him to leave it at the door and if he's looking for a tip go look in his mother's bra...i'm out… Expand

This game is really great. It is old school to the bone. Many people say it has poor graphics, but I think the graphics fit this game perfectly. It has a very fitting music as well. The story is pretty good as well. I was surprised that I wanted to get through a mission quickly just to see what happened in the story. Then there's gameplay. The gameplay in this game is just so good, you'll find yourself replaying levels because they are so fun. Some people say this game is way to hard, but I think the difficulty is just perfect. If it wasn't for the poor level design, this game could've been some truly special.… Expand

Wow anybody who thinks this game sucks is an awful person even I the king love this game and fat tony get a life this game may not have a good story but it has great gameplay HAIL TO SHINOBI BAYBEEEEE!!!!!!!

This game is awesome, any shinobi fan would be open minded to this, this game may be repetitive as hell, but yet it is fun as hell, great controls, amazing game play, and a little flawed, but just enough for you to have fun, the first two levels are kind of lame, then it gets reallly fun and challenging. Reviewers gave this game low scores because those sissies, claimed "it is to hard", my ass dude, i am playing the game on hard mode, and it is a decent difficulty level. If you watch this game, you may think it looks repetitive but don't let looks decieve you, trust me, i was disappointed when i sawa my friend play it, but when i put my hands on it i was in love with the game. Crappy level desighns, Bleh, seriously, as long as you know where to go you guys should not even care. If you are a real shinobi fan you should really try this one out. It is a great thrill and an amazing, underrated game. Buy this one, or at least give it a rental.… Expand

A lot of people don't know how to rate games. Basing the game on how hard it is is just stupid. The only reason people say its hard because the games that are made nowadays are just plain easy. For anyone who "claimed" to play the original Shinobi and said this one was to hard is full of sh*t. THe original shinobi was hard too and did not give me problems. I have this game a 9 because it is a good actions game. Its just hard enought to keep you from beating it in one try. I've tryed a lot of actions games and just destroyed them in a few hours its good to see shinobi is a hard. There are some flaws but its a good game for those who need something to spend a lot of time on… Expand

What are u guys snortin bloxs, this game is the bomb!! The people who dont like it must suck at it, cuz i rule and i love it. i have unlocked moritsune and he is the bomb too!!

The other shinobis compared with this new shinobi game are just one piece of s**t.

It makes me feel like a badass, plays silky smooth, and looks goregous. That pretty much says it all.

Hey Graham G go suk a big one u big fruit, how dare u not respect ones opinion u little braqt, if i knew where u lived i would go and beat u down myself. NO one has the time to write the essays u write. Go GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!! Dont bother listening to this @$$hole, now that i got that off my chest, go play this game it brings back the old feel of the shinobi game. the reviewrs are wrong this game is actually kind of easy. Who really cares about the level desighn. All i want is action baybee. If you are a fan of the series go get this game unless ur a little queer like Graham G. Tarik T., Vern V im with u all the way, i only took the time to write this paragraph to back u up homies, do yo gang t hang.… Expand

This game is ALL action! This game is as hard as you trying to put down the controller while playing it. The music also has good beats that you will never get tired of, just remember... if one part gets too hard, put down the controller and stop playing it FAST... to prevent yourself throwing the controller around in anger.

WTF are you guys talking about this game kicks ass.

This game is very good. To all those who say its repetitive i think you're just trying to insault it for its difficulty. Yes this game is a challenge but that's what real gamers want. If u want a tough great looking hack and slash no nonsense game buy shinobi if you want to be a sissy or complain bout difficulty go play solitare you spinless coward.

This game is awesome.so all you haters shut the **** up.

Shinobi is sooo awesome! I just finished playing it finally, after dying like a million times but it's all worth it. The simplicity of hack and slash to make it to the next level is the best way to go. No room for confusion by endlessly searching for powerups and whatnot, Hostuma, Moritsune, and Joe have all the power you'll ever need! I loved everything about this game, even the monotonous levels...atleast you won't be confused on where to go as Akujiki is sucking away at your soul! This game is awesome, end of story. Even though this game is as hard as fu**, it's really really good and refreshing!… Expand

well look at these losers...EuroGamer? who the hell is that? yeah the game is extremely difficult and the music? well its kinda crappy...but that didnt stop me..i played my own music and spent months on the game and beat it...i was dancing around for at least 30 mins..its extremely rewarding as the masters at gamepro says it is.

This game is the sh.t. I'm talking all the way i rented it at first but after that i bought it and now i can't put the dam thing down!!!!!

This wonderfully old school game is a great release from the constant stealth approach from the more popular ninja and ninja like games. This game is completely straight forward, bad guys teleport in and you deal with them in a few seconds. This game, contrary to what most people say, does not have bland back grounds. They are perfect for the game and the enemies do not look unoriginal. The game is though very, very, very, very difficult. That goes along though with shinboi's proud tradition of great difficulty. The ninja magic is fun to watch and the stealth dash is very cool indeed. Every time you perform a 'tate' you get the satisfaction of a nifty one liner and watching the enemies fall to pieces behind you. This game is a very good action game and should not be overlooked by anyone but people who become very easily frustrated by constant repition.… Expand

sweet attacks and a deadly sword makes this game extremly enjoyable. But Your gunna need about $500.00 for all the controllers you will be going through