MT15 - Shinobi [PS2]

Shinobi (PS2)
Overworks, 2002-12-05, Hack 'n' Slash
Subbed by: teapartycthulu


Goal: Clear Stage 2-B
Time starts on pressing X on >NEW GAME on the title screen
Time ends when the 'STAGE CLEAR STAGE 2-B' result screen appears after defeating the boss on Stage 2-B
Controls:
	D-Pad/Left Analog Stick: Move
	Square: Sword attack
	Triangle: Shuriken attack
	X: Stealth dash
	O: Jump
	L1: Reset camera
	L2: Ninjutsu
	R1: Lock-on
	R2: Change target


Shinobi is a hack 'n' slash action game released by Overworks and SEGA in 2002 on the PS2, coming after a long wait for a new Shinobi game.
You play as Hotsuma, the leader of the Obura clan who is fighting against his dead clansmen after a mysterious evil force has taken over in Tokyo.

The main objective in this game is solely combat. There are many gates in levels that require you to kill all enemies and destroy locking mechanisms to proceed.
You have a wealth of combat abilities to aid you in traversing the stages:
	- Ninjitsu will cause a large explosion and render you invincible (only 1 by default, can pick 2 more up in stages)
	- Hotsuma can use Stealth Dash to trick enemies by leaving ghost images of himself, as well as quickly moving and cancelling attacks
	- Back+Square is a kick that will break guards, 360+Square will give you a large slash
	- You can charge your sword attack as long as you have Yin in your Slash Gauge
	- By killing four or more enemies before your first enemy in a chain falls, you perform a Tate, which will give you a sick-ass cutscene and fully restore your Slash Gauge
	- By expertly killing enemies with your sword, it gains a lot of power for short times

Death will cause you to restart the stage, or the boss fight if you have made it there.