Fighting

Ninja Shodown

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2017

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 26, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingPlatformArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this game

It’s every ninja for themselves in the ultimate battle for the Jade Katana! Fight alone, team up or take on friends in brutal arena-based combat where the mighty prevail and the weak pay the ultimate price: death and dishonour!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Designed for competitive and cooperative local multiplayer.
Fast rounds support accessible arcade-style arena combat.
Pixel-art presentation uses a deliberately retro arcade style.
Responsive controls make basic attacks and movement easy to learn.

Cons

Limited content and variety for extended solo play.
Wave-based arena combat becomes repetitive over time.
Solo play offers simple objectives and repeated encounters.
Multiplayer is limited to local sessions.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Ninja Shodown

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2017

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 26, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

FightingPlatformArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 8 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Designed for competitive and cooperative local multiplayer.
Fast rounds support accessible arcade-style arena combat.
Pixel-art presentation uses a deliberately retro arcade style.
Responsive controls make basic attacks and movement easy to learn.

Cons

Limited content and variety for extended solo play.
Wave-based arena combat becomes repetitive over time.
Solo play offers simple objectives and repeated encounters.
Multiplayer is limited to local sessions.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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