Game of the Month – July 2023

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (SMD)
Action » Platformer » 2D
Released: September 1993
Developed by Megasoft (Japan)
Published by Sega
Also available on Virtual Console (Wii), Arcade Nano Virtual Fighter, Sega Mega Drive Collection (PS2, PSP), Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player, Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection (PS3, X360), Sega 3D Classics (3DS), Sega Mega Drive Mini, Sega Mega Drive Classics (NSW, PS4, XB1, WIN, MAC, Linux), Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
“The Shinobi master is back, bigger, and deadlier than ever! …Joe Musashi’s sworn enemies, the Neo Zeed, have returned! Controlled by Shadow Master, a formidable ninja cloned from Joe’s own bloodline, the syndicate holds the city captive with its vicious crime ring. Utilize deadly weapons and lethal ninja arts in order to stand against the hordes of bio-ninja and save your city! Features:Move like a NinjaUse the D-Pad or Accelerometer controls to run, wall jump, swing and even ride a Jet Ski and stallion!Fight like a NinjaUtilize shuriken, swords, stage items, and fierce ninja magic to counter Neo Zeed’s forcesMultiple stagesPunch, kick and somersault your way through 28 stages of bio-ninjas and bossesPlay two different ways!Access either Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master or The Super Shinobi II (Japanese release) by switching the language to Japanese”