Shinobi Art of Vengeance from Lizardcube launches on PC and consoles

Shinobi Art of Vengeance, a handdrawn 2D reboot of Sega's long-running Shinobi franchise developed by Lizardcube, officially launched on August 29, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Some players gained early access through paid advanced access editions that made the game playable before the public release, while mobile versions for Android and iOS are not available.

The game returns Joe Musashi to center stage as he battles the corporate ENE organization after the attack leaves his students trapped in stone. Lizardcube blends classic side-scrolling platform action with deeper combat systems and semiopen exploration, using a detailed handdrawn visual style and layered stage backgrounds. Critics and reviewers praised the presentation and pace, calling the visuals "gorgeous" and the combat satisfyingly fluid. OpenCritic assigned the title a "Mighty" designation and an average score of 87 based on 65 reviews, with 97 percent of critics recommending the game.

Ben Fiquet, Lizardcube chief executive and creative director on the project, said the studio sought to preserve the 2D animation and spirit of the Genesis-era Shinobi games while...