Remake

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi

ReleasedDec 1, 1990

Linux
Wii
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mac

About

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi, also known as just Shadow Dancer, is a side-scrolling action game produced by SEGA that was originally released for the SEGA Genesis in 1990. It has been re-released via downloading services such as the Wii's Virtual Console and Steam in 2010. It was also included in the Sega Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable but it was omitted in PAL version (Sega Mega Drive Collection). It is the second game in the Shinobi series released for the Mega Drive, following The Revenge of Shinobi. However, it is not a continuation of the previous game, but rather a loose adaptation to the 1989 arcade game Shadow Dancer. Like in the original arcade game, the player controls a ninja followed by a canine companion. The Secret of Shinobi was well received by critics.

Developer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Tec Toy, Sega
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Age ratings: CLASSIND 10, ESRB E10+
IGDB rating: 71 / 100 (27 ratings)
Also known as: The Secret of Shinobi, Shadow Dancer

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Linux	Jun 1, 2010
Mac	Jun 1, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Jun 1, 2010
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis	Dec 1, 1990 · JapanDecember 1990 · North AmericaMay 1991 · EuropeAug 27, 1991 · Brazil
Wii	Dec 2, 2006 · JapanJan 8, 2010 · EuropeJan 18, 2010 · North America