Shinobi Showdown - Complete Review and Comparison #shinobi #megadrive #arcadegames

The video, posted by the channel justjamie1983, examines the 16-bit sequel Revenge of Shinobi. It pits the Mega Drive version against the 1987 arcade original. The review also references related titles such as Shinobi and Shadow Dancer.

The analysis asks whether the Mega Drive iteration surpasses the game that started the series. Revenge of Shinobi, released in 1989, was Sega's first Shinobi title for the Mega Drive and features a score by Yuzo Koshiro. The comparison highlights differences in gameplay and presentation between the two platforms.

Viewers receive a side-by-side look at level design, controls and audio. The video concludes with a ranking that places the Mega Drive version in context with its arcade predecessor. Additional links to related content appear in the description.

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Comment highlights:

"Always liked the Shinobi music. The last Shinobi thing I played was the Tiger Electronics game I did a video for 😅 good vid 😊" - @OddPodRetro

"Arcade version for me is superior due to the fact that Revenge of Shinobi needs the "infinite" shuriken cheat to be enjoyed properly. The bonus stage for the Arcade was iconic and a big deal. First..." - @Shredz2754

"For me the two are totally different games despite sharing shinobi in thier title. When I first played The revenge of shinobi I expected it to be like the original arcade game, but infact the game ..." - @darthnagus5457