Okay, so this isn't the Shinobi you remember from the Genesis days—it's a weird little GBA spinoff that does its own thing. You still play as a ninja tossing shurikens, but the levels feel more cramped, and the enemies come at you faster than you'd expect. The first stage throws these weird bat creatures at you right away, and I swear they're way more aggressive than they look.

It's got that classic side-scrolling action, but something about the movement feels slightly off—like your jumps are floatier than they should be. Still, once you get used to it, there's some dumb fun in clearing rooms full of ninjas with a well-timed slash. Just don't go in expecting the same vibe as the original.