Shinobi: The Complete History

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Famitsu Sales: August 25, 2025 – August 31, 2025

1. [PS5] Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Konami, 08/28/25) – 63,585 (New)
2. [NSW] Super Robot Wars Y (Bandai Namco, 08/28/25) – 60,532 (New)
3. [NSW] Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Marvelous, 08/27/25) – 46,586 (New)
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17. [NSW] SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 08/29/25) – 3,796 (New)
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24. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Aniplex, 08/01/25) – 2,360 (97,425)
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29. [NSW] School Girlfriend 2.5 (Entergram, 08/28/25) – 1,847 (New)
30. [NSW] Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 (City Connection, 08/28/25) – 1,796 (New)

Note: Asia and Western version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 were published by SEGA.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-8-25-25-8-31-25

[Mystic Monkey]

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is now the highest rated Shinobi title.



Source: https://x.com/SEGAInforment/status/1960068999246655973

This is good, right? That means Vengeance could be the defibrillator to the Shinobi series franchise, right?

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This is good, right? That means Vengeance could be the defibrillator to the Shinobi series franchise, right?

Yes. Expect more Shinobi after this success.

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Famitsu Sales: September 01, 2025 – September 07, 2025

1.  [SW2] Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 38,483 (1,694,409)
2. [NSW] Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (Bandai Namco, 09/04/25) – 35,139 (New)
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5. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Aniplex, 08/01/25) – 12,061 (109,486)
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28. [NSW] SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 08/29/25) – 1,743 (5,539)
29. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo, 06/05/20) – 1,712 (1,433,344)
30. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo, 03/25/22) – 1,636 (1,227,079)

Note: Asia and Western version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 were published by SEGA.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-9-1-25-9-7-25

[Mystic Monkey]

Yes. Expect more Shinobi after this success.

I wonder if the Akujiki/Nightshade universe will get involved for full-3D titles?

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I wonder if the Akujiki/Nightshade universe will get involved for full-3D titles?

Unfortunately they're not as iconic as Joe Musashi so I doubt it.

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 06, 2025

Download-Only Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hollow Knight
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8. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
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18. Sonic x Shadow Generations
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29. The Jackbox Party Pack 3
30. Sonic Origins

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-6-2025/

[Mystic Monkey]

While Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has a default layout for four-button controllers, it is possible to rebrand the button functions mid-game (an option only available during the game and not in the Start menu options for some reason.)
What do you think of this controller layout for those who want to play Shinobi:AoV with Sega Saturn controllers?
It takes some getting used to if you've grown used to AoV default control scheme, but this custom control scheme is for those who want both a classic gameplay feel to Shinobi and more practical layout for kunai, hook and glider functions.
The only button it does not have assigned is Select button, given Sega Saturn controllers don't have that, may have to resort to [SPACE] on the keyboard or the use of the Pro Controller.

Unfortunately they're not as iconic as Joe Musashi so I doubt it.

I guess so. I'm still uncertain if they take place in the future of mainstream Shinobi games, or AU.

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 13, 2025

Download-Only Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hollow Knight
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10. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
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15. Persona 4 Golden
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19. Sonic x Shadow Generations
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24. Disco Elysium
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29. Crysis Remastered
30. Grounded

All Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hollow Knight
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29. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Deluxe Edition
30. Deltarune

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-13-2025/

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While Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has a default layout for four-button controllers, it is possible to rebrand the button functions mid-game (an option only available during the game and not in the Start menu options for some reason.)
What do you think of this controller layout for those who want to play Shinobi:AoV with Sega Saturn controllers?
It takes some getting used to if you've grown used to AoV default control scheme, but this custom control scheme is for those who want both a classic gameplay feel to Shinobi and more practical layout for kunai, hook and glider functions.
The only button it does not have assigned is Select button, given Sega Saturn controllers don't have that, may have to resort to [SPACE] on the keyboard or the use of the Pro Controller.

I can't give it much thought since both of my Switch Lite and Steam Deck only have four buttons in front so I just have to adapt what controls they gave me.
But if I had that option, I'll choose to put all controls in front buttons.
If that's not possible to do that then I'll have at least all attack functions in front buttons and leave running & blocking to shoulder buttons.
So yeah, I kinda dig your layout buttons.

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 20, 2025







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zbZhoDU20

All Games

1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition
2. Hollow Knight: Silksong
3. Hades 2
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8. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
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29. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
30. Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Download-Only Games

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong
2. Hades 2
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16. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
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28. QQQbeats
29. Final Fantasy 9
30. Formula Legends

Article: https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-september-20-2025/

[Mystic Monkey]

I can't give it much thought since both of my Switch Lite and Steam Deck only have four buttons in front so I just have to adapt what controls they gave me.
But if I had that option, I'll choose to put all controls in front buttons.
If that's not possible to do that then I'll have at least all attack functions in front buttons and leave running & blocking to shoulder buttons.
So yeah, I kinda dig your layout buttons.

Well, Shinobi:AoV is made for modern four-button controllers. But if you could play the game with a Sega Saturn controller, would you map it like classic Shinobi games, or keep it same, but make use of those extra buttons?

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Well, Shinobi:AoV is made for modern four-button controllers. But if you could play the game with a Sega Saturn controller, would you map it like classic Shinobi games, or keep it same, but make use of those extra buttons?

I definitely gonna map it.
Not a fan of four shoulder buttons but right now it's unavoidable.

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Famitsu Sales: September 08, 2025 – September 14, 2025

1. [SW2] Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 38,026 (1,732,435)
2. [PS5] Borderlands 4 (Take-Two Interactive, 09/12/25) – 13,029 (New)
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5. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Aniplex, 08/01/25) – 7,041 (116,527)
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22. [NSW] SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (SEGA, 08/29/25) – 2,030 (7,569)
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29. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom, 02/28/25) – 1,188 (824,551)
30. [SW2] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 1,119 (41,263)

Note: Asia and Western version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 were published by SEGA.

Article: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/famitsu-sales-9-8-25-9-14-25

[Mystic Monkey]

I definitely gonna map it.
Not a fan of four shoulder buttons but right now it's unavoidable.

I would say "you could always get a Saturn Pro Controller", but I dunno how financially well off you are for such suggestion. But the Pro Controller is useful for when you want to play old Sega games on PC.