Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

July 22, 1993 Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Tec Toy, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation
Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Linux Wii Genesis/MegaDrive PC Mac
About

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, released as The Super Shinobi II in Japan, is the fourth game in the Shinobi series and a direct sequel to The Revenge of Shinobi.
Storyline

Joe Musashi’s sworn enemy, the Neo Zeed are secretly rebuilding an organization in Japan after the battle in Neo City. Joe (code name Shinobi) senses the evil power growing and starts to make his way back to fight the Neo Zeed once again.
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Game Info

Release Date July 22, 1993
Developer Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publisher Tec Toy, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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