Tengo Challenge has had a stable monitor document with its remakes and follow-ups up to now, and their love for the supply materials shines in new entries like Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. That adulation is on show as soon as once more in Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, which now has a launch date locked in for August 29, 2024.

Merely described as “#4 of the 16-bit-style Remake” collection, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is shaping as much as be a fantastic homage to the NES authentic. Again in January, we bought a direct have a look at the way it compares to its 34-year-old inspiration, and now there’s some contemporary footage within the launch date trailer to point out extra of how far Natsume’s humble ninja motion recreation has come.  

Like Pocky & Rocky earlier than it, there’s an actual stage of pixel artwork mastery on show right here. From the background particulars to the character animation and beefed-up enemy designs, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is trying mighty sharp. It additionally simply seems to be enjoyable to play, with motion that pairs properly with the visuals and a dynamic soundtrack from composer Iku Mizutani (Shatterhand, Rush ‘n Assault).

When Shadow of the Ninja Reborn launches, will probably be obtainable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X|S, Nintendo Swap, and PC (Steam). Japan and Asia are additionally getting bodily variations of the sport for PS4, PS5, and Swap by SEGA, with ININ Video games dealing with PS5 and Swap bodily releases within the West. If the third time’s the attraction, we’re greater than able to see what Tengo Challenge is cooking up for the fourth.