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SEGA has confirmed the September 2011 release of Shinobi for Nintendo 3DS. In development at Griptonite Games, Shinobi sees a return to the franchise’s side-scrolling action which first won it so many fans.
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.
Players will also need to rely on Jiro’s ninja magic to get an advantage over their enemies and get out of tight spots. The 3DS title will also offer StreetPass features.
“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’re able to answer their prayers and bring this legendary series to the next level.”
Check out the first trailer below.
SEGA hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders in recent years when it comes to bringing its classic IP to current-generation gamers. We’re thinking back to Altered Beast, Golden Axe and even 2002’s Shinobi on PS2. Hopefully a return to side-scrolling action will help do the IP justice on 3DS.
