Metacritic - 88 de media
https://www.metacritic.com/game/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5
Opencritic - 89 de media
https://opencritic.com/game/18112/shinobi-art-of-vengeance
VGC - 100
It's been too long since we had a new Shinobi game, but Art of Vengeance has been more than worth the wait. With tremendous visuals, an exceptional soundtrack and a compelling combat system that makes each fight a delight, this elevates Sega's action platformer to new heights in the same way Lizardcube previously did with Streets of Rage 4. Exceptional.
Fantastically detailed sprites and backgrounds
Soundtrack is an absolute banger
Combat feels brilliantly satisfying to execute
Assist aids for players struggling with difficulty
The map can be fiddly to navigate when clearing things up
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/
TheGamer - 100
As if playing like a dream wasn’t enough, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance also feels like a complete package thanks to its Metroidvania-esque structure. Every level has a ton of collectables, secrets, and optional enemy encounters that can be discovered on revisits once you’ve unlocked the right Ningi, which adds a lot more to the otherwise fairly brief ten-hour campaign.
It never feels like padding, either. 100 percenting each level is a joy and offers some of the greatest platforming moments in the series, and tests of skill that surpass anything else in the game. Beyond the additional skins and challenge rooms, there’s also an arcade mode for hardcore players to cut their teeth on and aim for the highest rank. Even after 15 hours and nearly everything done, I can’t see myself putting it down any time soon.
I’ve had my doubts about Sega’s reboot plans in the past (looking at you, Crazy Taxi), but Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a home run on the first pitch. It’s one of the most gorgeous, creative, and satisfying games of 2025 and has effortlessly clawed its way to becoming my frontrunner for Game of the Year. No pressure, Ninja Gaiden 4…
Pros & Cons
Gorgeous hand-drawn art style and killer soundtrack.
Brutal, creative, and satisfying combat.
Some of the tightest and most challenging platforming of this generation.
Challenge is a welcome surprise, but be prepared to rage
https://www.thegamer.com/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-review/
Noisy Pixel - 95
Conclusion: A Masterful Return for Shinobi
It should always be lauded when a classic series is brought back in peak form, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an ideal representation of that notion. Between masterfully woven 2D platforming and action combat that leverages the extraordinary movement in place, alongside commendable optional challenges, there’s no shortage of meticulous quality for platforming enthusiasts to appreciate. If Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is indicative of the caliber we can anticipate from Sega’s incoming classic revivals, then I believe it’s fair to say that we’re in more than good hands.
The Good
- Fluid, Responsive Movement — Air dash, grappling hook, glider, and wall jumps all feel smooth and natural.
- Well-Designed Enemies & Bosses — Distinct attack patterns, armor mechanics, and fair difficulty escalation.
- Striking Art Style — Gorgeous hand-drawn visuals create a unique, modern identity for the series.
- Variety in Stage Design — Levels offer different aesthetics and unique gameplay challenges.
- Engaging Combat Depth — Combos, kunai, special abilities, and executions keep battles fresh.
The Bad
- Arcade Mode Feels Repetitive — Replays existing stages with scoring, offering limited fresh content.
https://noisypixel.net/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-review/
Game Informer - 92,5
Though I only obtained 100-percent completion on a few stages during my first playthrough, I’m excited to return to these sprawling levels with my expanded ability suite to grab more rewards and complete more scenarios. I appreciate how massive and well-designed the stages are, flawlessly hinting at where you should go next. However, they’re so long that they sometimes overstay their welcome, which eliminates the urge I often feel with quicker-hit action games of “just one more level.” Still, any gripes I have about Art of Vengeance are relatively minor in the grand scheme of this excellent experience.
Each time I sat down to play, I met each obstacle with an eagerness to see what it would throw at me next, and I was rarely disappointed. This is Lizardcube’s finest work to date, and it further excites me for the rest of the dormant-franchise revivals Sega has planned. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance should serve as a blueprint for delivering a retro-facing experience of an absentee franchise while still leveraging modern technology and game design conventions.
https://gameinformer.com/review/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/a-cut-above
Meristation - 92
Shinobi Art of Vengeance es un sueño hecho realidad para los que jugamos al primer Shinobi de 1987. Lizardcube y Sega aciertan con una posible evolución del monumental Shinobi III de Mega Drive, revitalizando una saga que siempre estuvo entre las más queridas de la época de los 16 Bits. Visualmente impresionante, Joe Musashi se luce con un combate del que es imposible cansarse y unas plataformas de precisión que dan forma a una campaña más amplia de lo que podría esperarse. Si Ninja Gaiden Ragebound nos trajo la siguiente gran cosa para el pixel art, el nuevo Shinobi nos la trae para los juegos bidimensionales en alta definición.
Lo mejor
- Un nuevo estándar visual para lo bidimensional en alta definición
- El combate: combos, ejecuciones, modificadores...
- Los niveles son mucho más diferentes de lo que parece
Lo peor
- La estructura, ahora metroidvania y ahora no, no termina de convencernos
- El contenido endgame nos sabe a poco
- Algunos jefes finales no han terminado de gustarnos
https://as.com/meristation/analisis/analisis-de-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-un-nuevo-clavo-en-el-ataud-para-los-del-cualquier-tiempo-pasado-fue-mejor-n/
Vandal - 90
Art of Vengeance es Shinobi a la enésima potencia: más rápido, variado, rejugable y con más contenido que nunca, adaptado a los tiempos modernos pero capaz de convencer a los veteranos. Cada minuto frente a la pantalla ha pasado volando, y las detalladas opciones para ajustar la dificultad aseguran que cualquiera puede encontrar el punto exacto de reto y diversión.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance y Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound no son competencia pese a su casi coincidencia de lanzamientos, sino dos joyas que se complementan muy bien y vuelven a demostrar que cualquier gloria pasada puede regresar por todo lo alto si cae en buenas manos. Sólo podemos esperar que Lizardcube esté trabajando en otra licencia de Sega porque son los más indicados para resucitar Golden Axe, Comix Zone o lo que se propongan. Confianza ciega en esta desarrolladora.
Puntos positivos
Divertido e intenso, el control es simplemente perfecto.
Mucho contenido, secretos y rejugabilidad.
Visualmente espectacular.
Puntos negativos
Algunas secciones de muerte instantánea que pueden frustrar.
Una banda sonora menos memorable de lo que se prometía.
En resumen
Art of Vengeance es todo un ejemplo de cómo actualizar Shinobi a los tiempos modernos. Uno de los grandes juegos de este año y el mejor homenaje a una de las sagas clave de Sega.
https://vandal.elespanol.com/analisis/pc/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/194501#p-13
Hobbyconsolas - 89
VALORACIÓN:
Joe Musashi resurge de las sombras para recuperar su título de maestro shinobi con un juegazo que combina la profundidad y la velocidad de los hack'n slash modernos con la progresión y la estructura arcade de las entregas clásicas. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance es uno de los mejores juegos de acción 2D de todo 2025.
LO MEJOR:
El control, preciso y satisfactorio, y la jugabilidad, muy espectacular. El estilo visual y las animaciones. La variedad de niveles y situaciones.
LO PEOR:
Por citar algo malo, la historia no es para tirar cohetes y muchos diálogos no aportan gran cosa.
https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/personajes-iconicos-sega-resurge-sombras-juegazo-accion-2d-analisis-shinobi-art-vengeance-1479869
IGN - 80
Off the back of 2017’s Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and 2020’s Streets of Rage 4, developer Lizardcube had already proven itself to be a safe pair of hands when it comes to resurrecting classic Sega series’, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has only further cemented its reputation as a studio capable of making everything old feel new again. This is a genuinely engaging 2D action platformer, beautiful to behold and even better to play. It’s blessed with a combat system that expands in an invigorating way, as well as a healthy amount of secret side objectives that offer some serious optional challenges outside of the main story path. Like a ninja strapped onto a surfboard, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is eyecatching, deadly, and totally rad as hell.
https://www.ign.com/articles/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-review
