the cutting room mirror

The Cyber Shinobi

ZEED AGAIN

Wherein Sega show off just how much they've been influenced by microcomputer games by introducing two exciting new elements to the world of Shinobi - a gigantic HUD that takes up half the screen, and a bizarrely low speed and framerate. Naturally, these went down with fans like a lead balloon.

A US release was planned and advertised, but ultimately never eventuated.

Cheat Menu#

At the title screen, press Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left, 1 for this menu, with a stage select and Sound Test.

(Source: GameFAQs (oblivion from aoc))

References#


  1. Sega Review: The Cyber Shinobi - Mean Machines, Issue 5, February 1991↩︎
  2. Tec Toy lança 14 títulos de jogos "Tec Toy releases 14 game titles" - O Estado de S. Paulo, February 23, 1992↩︎