The Revenge of Shinobi 1989

Released: December 2, 1989
Genres: Platform · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: PlayStation 3 · Linux · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Android · PC · iOS · Mac · Xbox 360
Developer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
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Is it still worth playing?

A 1989 hack and slash action game for the Sega Genesis, released in Japan as The Super Shinobi, with an original score by Yuzo Koshiro. You control the ninja Joe Musashi through eight districts before a final confrontation with the head of Neo Zeed. Each district has three scenes, two platforming levels and a battle against a unique boss. Joe attacks, jumps and performs ninjutsu on the three buttons. His somersault is the key move. It gives his highest jump, lets him throw eight shuriken at once in midair, and switches between layers in stages that have more than one. Four ninjutsu techniques can be used, one per life unless an item is picked up. A somersault that is both jump and attack still keeps the action sharp today.