Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
PlayStation 5 · 2025
About this game
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer that serves as a soft reboot of Sega's long-running Shinobi franchise.
It reintroduces the series' protagonist Joe Musashi, master of the Oboro Clan.
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After years of peace, his village is destroyed and his fellow ninjas are turned to stone by the forces of ENE Corp, a shadowy organization led by Ruse.
Seeking to avenge his clan, Joe embarks on a journey across varied environments—from urban strongholds and military bases to deserts and mountain temples—facing both human soldiers and supernatural enemies.
In additional to the new gameplay elements, it retaining the series' hallmarks of fast-paced combat, precision platforming, and ninja-themed abilities.
Gameplay centers around melee combat with Joe’s katana, the Oborozuki, complemented by kunai projectiles, powerful Ninpo techniques, and a variety of unlockable special moves through currency spent at a shop.
Encounters emphasize chaining combos, breaking through defenses, and managing groups of enemies with speed and efficiency.
Players can also activate Shinobi Executions to finish off weakened foes in cinematic fashion, while equippable amulets alter statistics or enhance abilities, allowing for a degree of customization.
In addition to combat, the game incorporates extensive platforming elements.
Joe is able to double-jump, wall-run, and dash early on, with additional traversal options unlocked via Ningi tools, such as a grappling hook, wall-climbing claws, and a glider.
These abilities allow players to access new areas and replay stages in a light Metroidvania structure.
Levels are designed with hidden paths, challenge rooms, and collectibles.
The campaign spans fourteen distinct stages, with an arcade mode and optional challenge rifts offering additional content for advanced players.
About PlayStation 5
Launched in late 2020, the PlayStation 5 introduced ultra-fast SSD loading and ray tracing to mainstream console gaming. It's still early in its collecting life cycle, but the Digital Edition (no disc drive) has already created a meaningful split in the market between disc-based and digital-only PS5 owners — something collectors should keep in mind when comparing prices for the "same" game.
Gamevaro tracks Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for PlayStation 5 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €29.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €32.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €31.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €56.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €41.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €41.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €29.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €28.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €32.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €31.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €56.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €41.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €32.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €33.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Shinobi: Art of Vengeance worth?
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €49.38 loose, €18.82 complete in box, and €29.00 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shinobi: Art of Vengeance rare?
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, loose is €49.38 and CIB is €18.82 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Shinobi: Art of Vengeance worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is currently worth €49.38 loose, versus €49.25 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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