SEGA Publishing Korea released a free demo for 'Shinobi' across all platforms on July 31, ahead of its scheduled launch on August 29.

Developed by Lizardcube—the same studio that brought us 'Streets of Rage 4'—this title is a 2D platformer that focuses on ninja action. The game features stages filled with various gimmicks and combat that emphasizes stringing together ninja techniques to create combos.

The protagonist is Joe Musashi, a ninja at the pinnacle of his craft. After witnessing his village burned and his comrades turned to stone, he embarks on a journey of vengeance. The demo offers a glimpse into the prologue of this tale, allowing players to tackle the tutorial stage, 'Oboro Village,' with a difficulty setting specifically adjusted for the trial.

The demo features tougher enemies than the retail version and invites players to hunt for secret paths. The in-game shop also provides a wider range of techniques to test out compared to the base 'Oboro Village' stage, allowing for practice with ninpo, ninjutsu, and chain attacks. Additionally, an Arcade Mode is included, where players can track their scores and test their skills to aim for the high score.

As of 5:00 PM on August 1, the demo for 'Shinobi' is holding a 'Very Positive' (87% positive) rating on Steam, with players praising its unique art style, optimization, and the variety of ninja skills available.

'Shinobi' launches on August 29 for PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with full official support for Korean.