SEGA Corporation announces that KAGE ～ Shadow of The Ninja Absolute Shadow Warrior, developed by Natsume Atari Inc., is officially available today, August 29, 2024 (Thursday) on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4 platforms.

Game Overview: KAGE ～ Shadow of The Ninja Absolute Shadow Warrior

A masterpiece of NINJA action games makes a return after 35 years! The original game, released in 1990 for the FC, was highly praised among its peers, especially for its cooperative mode. The original game, released in North America as "SHADOW OF NINJA" and in Europe as "BLUE SHADOW," became one of the most beloved games worldwide.

This update brings this classic back as a new title, offering players a fresh experience.

Classic Cooperative Mode!

In addition to single-player gameplay, players can once again experience the highly praised cooperative mode from the original game. Players can choose from two characters, male or female, to team up and defeat powerful enemies.

Highlights of the Game: Detailed High-Quality Pixel Art!

The highly acclaimed 16-bit pixel art style from the previous game, Kiki Kaikai: The Black Cloak Mystery, returns in this title. The development team has meticulously crafted the pixel art style to adorn the entire game.

Super Composer Ikuyo Mizutani Returns!

Ikuyo Mizutani, who was responsible for the soundtracks of the original game as well as series like Shatterhand and Medabots, will also be composing for this game. Don’t miss out on his classic guitar performances!

Illustrations by Dynamic Production as in the Original!

Dynamic Production, responsible for the main visuals and character illustrations of the original game, will again handle the same aspects for this title.

About Dynamic Production

Founded in 1969, Dynamic Production employs many manga artists, novelists, and manga creators, including Go Nagai. Their business includes manga creation, event planning, and copyright management for their creators.

About Mikio Tachibana

Born May 11, 1976, in Saitama Prefecture. Once an assistant to Go Nagai, he debuted in 2004 and has published serialized works such as Mazinger Z Girls and Mazinger Z: Girl Battle. He continues to release short manga, new illustrations, and various other works.

About Natsume Atari Inc.

Natsume Atari Inc. is an entertainment company based in Osaka, with additional offices in Nagoya and Tokyo. Established in 1987, during the dawn of home console gaming, the company has grown steadily with planning and development as its core skills. Since starting its gaming business in 2002, it has received widespread user praise and built a stable operating foundation.

In recent years, the company has been expanding overseas, aiming to connect the global world through entertainment.

Note: The game interface screenshots in this article are from the Japanese version in development. The official release version supports Simplified Chinese subtitles.

Product Overview

• Product Name: KAGE ～ Shadow of The Ninja Absolute Shadow Warrior

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 (PlayStation®4 digital version only)

• Release Date: August 29, 2024 (Thursday)

• Supported Languages: Subtitles: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish / Audio: Japanese, English

• Game Type: Hyper-realistic Ninja Action Game

• Number of Players: 1–2 (Multiplayer mode only available offline)

• Developer: Natsume Atari Inc.

• Publisher/Retailer: SEGA Corporation

• Copyright Notice: ©1990-2024 Natsume Atari Inc. Illustration ©2023 Mikio Tachibana/Dynamic Production

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