Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a decent action-platformer coming out around too much direct competition to stand out

Following its already excellent work on Streets of Rage 4, Lizardcube injects another Sega series with new life in the utterly terrific Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has fantastic controls make an incredible first impression, with an execution-driven battle mechanic that gives combat a unique feel.