Developed by the three-person special development team "TENGO PROJECT" under Japanese game developer Natsume Atari Co., Ltd., and published by domestic game publisher Edigger, the side-scrolling action game "KAGE~Shadow of the Ninja Warrior" released a new two-player demo video for the first time at the high-energy video game festival held by bilibili recently.
Hands-on demo video:
As a new remake based on the FC game "闇の士事人KAGE", this game not only refreshes the overall visual presentation of the game, but also inherits the classic two-player co-op mode in terms of gameplay. As the familiar background music plays, the handsome figures of the two ninja protagonists, Hayate and Kaede, leap onto the screen. It can be seen that while the game screen realizes the retro picture style, it also uses new technology to present the delicacy and richness of the picture. And if you look closely, you will find that every detail is beautifully depicted, whether it is the splash of raindrops falling in the air on the deck, or the enemy warships looming over the brightly lit city in the distance, all of which enrich the layering of the game scene and bring players a more immersive gaming experience.
And judging from the actions of the two characters, "KAGE~Shadow of the Ninja" has undoubtedly reached new heights in operability and playability. In addition to the traditional running, jumping, hanging, climbing and other actions, this game also adds new and practical actions such as hovering in the air, running against the wall, stabbing attacks, and evading backwards. The addition of these new moves allows players to flexibly choose the right combination of actions when facing different traps and enemies. Whether it's dodging an attack and then quickly taking a dodge action, or climbing a wall and waiting for an opportunity to attack, it provides players with a more diverse combat experience and ways to break through levels.
In terms of weapons, in addition to being able to have both the ninja sword and the lock scythe in the original work, the new system named "Seven Items" by the development team is also a highlight of this work. It is reported that in addition to the classic props such as "bomb" and "shuriken" in the original version, dozens of different props have been added to this work, covering attack, defense, assistance and other functions, and players can freely switch and use these props in the game. This means that players can adjust their item configuration at any time according to the needs of the battle to achieve the best combat effect. This high degree of freedom and flexibility will make every battle full of endless possibilities and challenges.
KAGE~Shadow of the Ninja will be released to players by the end of 2024. Whether you're nostalgic for your childhood two-player co-op or you're new to the action, head over to the Steam store and search for "Shadow Warrior" and wishlist it for an unforgettable ninja adventure. Of course, you can also join the official QQ group (857996110) to discuss and communicate with other enthusiasts.