Shinobi 3DS - first details

- 2.5D side-scroller
- new Ninja hero (SEGA wouldn’t mention the character’s name)
- slice through enemies with katana strikes
- combo attack that juggles enemies in the air
- use an auto-recharging supply of throwing knives
- use fire/water/lightning/shadow magic
- double jumps and evasive slide attacks
- use a grappling hook to reach high places
- wall jump and swing hand-over-hand from the ceiling
- press R to parry enemy attacks
- defend against attacks that come from behind or while you’re jumping as well
- game starts off in Oboro Village
- this village is attacked by mysterious enemy forces
- run through burning temples and over collapsing bridges
- face off against enemy ninjas and samurai
- buildings crumble in the background and explosions blast the land
- fight on horseback while rushing through a forest
- horse can trip over fallen trees
- survive an ambush while riding a raft down a river
- climb a waterfall by jumping between falling logs
- explore caves and snow-covered mountains
- battle a female warrior who can disappear in a puff of black smoke
- all details mentioned above are just from the first level
- fight on the back of a moving jet
- fight a giant cyborg megalodon shark
- 3D ninja star throwing mini-game
- unlockable bonus content that you get through completing specific in-game challenges
- save your level playthroughs and share with other players
- StreetPass compatibility

Nintendo Power