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I picked up The Revenge of Shinobi for the Game Boy Advance, a 2002 release from publisher THQ. It was part of that wave of games trying to bring console-style action to the handheld, though it carves its own path rather than being a direct port. You control the ninja Joe Musashi, tasked with stopping a criminal syndicate that has stolen a dangerous bioweapon. The main goal is straightforward: fight through each stage to confront the villains and recover the toxin.

You move Joe through side-scrolling levels, using his sword for close combat and a limited supply of shurikens for ranged attacks. A key mechanic is the ninja magic system, letting you spend magic points to unleash screen-clearing spells like fire dragons or protective invincibility. The levels are designed for exploration, often requiring you to find keys or hit switches to open new paths. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can be punishing, demanding quick reflexes to parry enemy strikes and dodge projectiles. Playing it feels like a constant, tense duel where a single mistake can send you back to the last checkpoint.