Shinobi

Shinobi follows the story of a ninja clan hunted by an evil organization called "Oboro". Joe Musashi is our hero, on a quest to save his ninja village and rescue kidnapped clan members. Each level has different enemy groups, boss battles and traps Joe has to face, as he makes his way to the leader of Oboro. The simple but compelling story provides strong motivation for the game – revenge, rescue, ninja honour – a bit of all three.

Shinobi’s gameplay is fast, skill and combo based: The player navigates side-scrolling levels with enemies firing at him from all angles. Joe is also able to throw shuriken, allowing him to attack at range, as well as basic melee attacks. There are also special "Ninja Magic" moves that clear all enemies from the screen, but these are limited in number. Each level ends with a tough boss fight, each boss having their own attack patterns. This game is all about timing and precision, reckless attacking is a good way to get yourself killed very quickly. The game's difficulty curve is steep and it's a true retro action challenge.

When a level starts, be aware of your surroundings – enemies can approach from all directions. Basic attack button to hit enemies close to you. Throw shuriken at far away or multiple enemies. When lots of enemies appear on the screen, you can use the special move “Ninja Magic”. Platforming sections require careful timing of jumps to avoid traps and pits. When you initiate the boss fight , observe their attack pattern and seek openings . Clear the level and unlock the next stage and get ready for a tougher challenge. Tip: Defensive play and being aware of the enemy patterns can get you much further in the game.

Download an emulator of your choice (e.g. MAME or Kega Fusion) for your platform (Windows/macOS/Linux/Android) from romlibrary.com. Download Emulator and install it with apk file we provide. Setup Your controller/ keyboard bindings in the emulator settings. Select either "File" or "Load ROM" to import the file of your legally owned game into the emulator. Change video/audio settings Frame rate is especially important for action games. Start game and have fun with the ninja action.

The Shinobi series was released on multiple platforms (Arcade, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis) so the correct emulator will depend on the platform: MAME – The best emulator for the arcade version bringing back the arcade experience as it is. Kega Fusion is a good and solid emulator for Sega Genesis/Master System games. It runs well. RetroArch (with the Genesis Plus GX core) - A single app to run multiple Sega consoles.

Circle Pad – Move character D-Pad – Navigate menus A Button – Jump B Button – Primary Attack X Button – Special Attack / Ninjutsu Y Button – Secondary Attack L Button – Guard / Special Action R Button – Dash Start – Pause Game Select – Open Menu