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Shadow Dancer

by Team Shinobi·published by U.S. Gold, Kixx, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

1989E10+33
AmigaAtari STSEGA Master SystemCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCArcade

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Shadow Dancer is a one-player game in which you control Shinobi. With the help of your dog, you must kill your enemies while you venture through locations such as airports, railroads, waterfalls, sewers, and more. Furthermore, you must find and disarm several bombs along the way before you leave each. You also have the option of using magic against enemies, which may consist of tornadoes or fireballs.

There are four missions you must complete; and each one has different objectives such as obstructing the enemies deadly mission, disrupting the enemy's supply route, raiding the enemy's industrial units, attacking the enemy's underground forces, and liberating and securing the shuttle's base. Each mission consists of three stages and there is a boss on each of the mission's final stages.

What's good about the dog, you say? Well, if you tell it to, the dog will maul enemies (provided that the dog barks at them when you face them) and distract them long enough so that you can shoot at them. Remember that you have a limited time to do this, as the enemy will eventually kick the dog off him. This causes the dog to yelp and shrink, making him powerless against them.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Engine

Sega System 16

Included in

Sega Astro City Mini

Ported as

Shadow Dancer

Remade as

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Also known as

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi — European tag-lined title

The Secret Of Shinobi — Brazilian Master System title

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Facts

Developer

Team Shinobi

Released

1989

Series

Shinobi

Platforms

AmigaAtari STSEGA Master SystemCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCArcade

Age ratings

ESRBE10+

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Tags

Side view2D scrollingArcadePlatform