8/10
This feels like Nintendo-level polished. Honestly, between the two ninja games I was waiting for this year, my higher expectations were for Ragebound. And while I had fun with it, I found it a bit old-fashioned. Shinobi, on the other hand, which I expected to lean into a more retro design, surprised me by delivering both tons of content and modern touches that bring the genre into the present day. The art style and gameplay are already great, but the animations, effects, and UI are all designed with remarkable care. I was genuinely amazed by how thoroughly polished the entire game feels.