Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
This sequel to The Revenge of Shinobi introduces a canine companion that attacks enemies on command. Players control ninja Hayate through 5 urban stages featuring subway trains and neon-lit rooftops, culminating in battles against cybernetically enhanced bosses.
Platform
Sega Genesis
Year
1990
Genre
Action-Platformer
Developer
Sega
Controls
About This Game
Innovative 'dog attack' mechanic allows your shinobi wolf to independently target enemies when not performing special ninjutsu.
Features a unique 'time attack' scoring system that rewards faster level completion with higher bonuses.
Considered one of the most visually impressive early Genesis titles with its detailed cityscapes and multi-layer parallax scrolling.
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