An exclusive behind-the-scenes look
So, like, Sega’s ninja classic Shinobi is making a comeback this August with some help from Lizardcube, and we’re getting more and more deets about this new game. The latest update is giving us a peek behind the curtain at the making of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. They’re trying to take 2D animated games to new heights and give this old series a fresh new look with a bunch of next-gen ninja action. The first ep of this series is all about the cool visuals and that hand-drawn vibe, featuring a little chat with the big boss, Ben Fiquet, the art and creative designer, and Julian Nguyen-You, the backgrounds supervisor.
“Come join us on a journey into the minds of the peeps at Lizardcube and check out an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how they’re bringing SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance to life. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance drops on August 29th.”
If you want more deets about the physical release and all that jazz, you can peep our previous coverage. Pre-orders are already up, and the game is set to hit the streets on August 29th, 2025, for Switch and a bunch of other platforms. So, are you gonna give this game a whirl when it hits the Switch this August? Drop us a line in the comments.
Liam, the news dude and reviewer over at Hookshot Media, has been yapping about games for, like, over 15 years and is totally obsessed with a bunch of iconic video game characters. Cool, right?
Behind the Scenes with Lizardcube
So, what’s the deal with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, you ask? Well, it’s all about Lizardcube and their rad approach to making this game. They’re aiming to drop some sick art and visuals that are gonna blow our minds. The big launch is going down on August 29th, and it’s gonna be one for the books. The first ep of their behind-the-scenes series is all about the art and the vibe they’re going for, featuring some cool peeps like Ben Fiquet and Julian Nguyen-You. These peeps are the masterminds behind the scenes, making sure everything looks epic and feels just right.
So, yeah, if you’re curious about how this game is coming together and what the peeps at Lizardcube are cooking up, you gotta check out this series. And if you’re thinking about snagging a copy of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance when it drops, well, you’re in luck. Pre-orders are already live, and the game is set to hit the shelves on August 29th, 2025. So mark your calendars, peeps, ’cause this is gonna be a game-changer.
