Sega Officially Announces Shinobi for 3DS

Developed by Griptonite Games, the long anticipated title will arrive in stores this September.

Published on May 26, 2011 3:24 PM

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Today, Sega officially announced Shinobi for the 3DS, in development at Griptonite Games. The game's existence was originally leaked in a resume posted on LinkedIn and again later on the cover of Nintendo Power. According to the press release, players will once again be able to experience the classic side-scrolling gameplay this September.

The game will feature StreetPass functionality and a "large assortment of achievements and challenges to unlock." The game will tell the story of Jiro Musashi, leader of the Oboro clan and father of the original games' protagonist Joe Musashi. Jiro will need to master combos that switch between melee, ranged and acrobatic attacks. He also has access to "ninja magic," giving him an advantage over enemies.

No other details about the game are known at this time, but players can likely expect more information in a couple short weeks at E3 2011.

Screenshots of the announced title are available here.

A SEGA LEGEND RETURNS ON NINTENDO 3DS

Shinobi is Back in Full 3D After Eight Years

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO - (May 26, 2011) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Shinobi™ exclusively for Nintendo 3DS™. Developed by Griptonite Games, Shinobi is the long anticipated return of the fan favorite series and includes the classic side-scrolling action gameplay players have loved since the original. Coming to stores in September 2011, Shinobi introduces several exciting new features such as StreetPass™ and a large assortment of achievements and challenges to unlock.

“For years the fans have been asking for a new Shinobi,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing of SEGA West. “With Shinobi on Nintendo 3DS we are able to answer their prayers and bring this legendary series to the next level.”

Shinobi tells the story of Jiro Musashi, the leader of the Oboro clan and father of Joe Musashi, the hero of the first iterations of Shinobi. Players will become a true ninja legend by mastering a brand new combo system switching between melee, ranged and acrobatic attacks. They will also need to rely on Jiro’s ninja magic to get an advantage over their enemies and get out of tight spots.

Shinobi will be released for Nintendo 3DS in September 2011.

For more information please visit www.sega.com/shinobi.