About SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance brings back SEGA’s ninja series as a new 2D action platformer, released in August 2025. It was made by Lizardcube, the team behind Streets of Rage 4, in a hand-drawn style.
You play Joe Musashi, who finds his village burned and his clan turned to stone, and sets out for revenge. More than a dozen stages range from military bases to a scorching desert.
Key Features
- Ninja arsenal – katana Oborozuki, kunai, Ninjutsu and Ninpo.
- Open combos – chain unique moves into long combos.
- Amulets – equip them to boost your abilities.
- Ningi tools – pass obstacles and open new paths.
- 12+ stages – platforming puzzles and hidden secrets.
Xbox Version and Compatibility
The xbox.com de-DE page lists the game for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, published by SEGA and developed by SEGA and Lizardcube. Single player, optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, 4K Ultra HD and 60 fps+. German interface and subtitles. Rated USK 12 on xbox.com.
EU Activation & What You Receive
You receive a digital Xbox key for the full game. This EU key can only be redeemed on a Microsoft account whose country/region is set to one of the following: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Other European countries are not covered. To redeem it, go to redeem.microsoft.com or open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox and choose Redeem, then enter the code.
Why Buy This Game?
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a sharp, stylish return for a SEGA classic. A good price on the base game for Xbox players in Europe, available at Urazon.
Related Games
If you like hand-drawn 2D action, Aeterna Noctis is a hard Metroidvania with a dark fantasy story. Hollow Knight: Silksong rewards precise movement and quick combat in a huge interconnected world. Trinity Fusion adds roguelite runs with fluid, acrobatic fighting, and Cuphead is built around tough boss duels that need sharp timing.
