The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic]
Sega Genesis · 1989
About this game
In this game, a follow-up to the original Shinobi , once again you are Joe Musashi, but this time you're not out to free hostages, but to gain your revenge on the 'Neo Zeed' bandits.
The story told is that the old enemies 'Zeed' from the first Shinobi game has reorganised, and they have now struck back at your clan, first by killing your old master, and then kidnapping your bride.
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What you have to do is go around killing enemies with "kunai", or throwing knives, and find the exits on each level.
You can also find power pack upgrades by breaking boxes - though some are booby-trapped with bombs.
Once you touch an upgrade, your knives turn into fire and you have a ninja sword.
Extra knives and health are also sometimes in these boxes.
There are eight zones to pass through on the map, each having three levels, with a boss at the last level of each zone.
Standard enemies vary from ordinary WW2 type soldiers, shooting rifles, machineguns and throwing stick grenades - to ninjas with shurikens throwing stars, katana swords and chigiriki-type flail weapons.
Some types of enemies only appear in specific environments.
The environments are kept in similar style within a zone, starting out in a traditional rural town and forest area with ninjas and attack dogs, next into a modern city with an airport and factories, defended mainly by soldiers, moving onto a highway with almost frogger-style jumping to avoid cars, soldiers and jumping enemies disguised in nun-outfits (nun-jas?), next into an entertainment districts on rooftops and backstreets with ballet-dancing enemies, escaping on a train (riding on top of course, a shinobi won't buy tickets) to a harbour with more soldiers and cannon towers, and ultimately to the island where the final boss of the Neo Zeed bandit resides.
The zone bosses varied with each release, as there were licensing issues preventing their free use - initially several well known cinematic characters were used: Godzilla, Batman, Terminator and Spiderman, bu
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic] for Sega Genesis 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €77.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €136.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €77.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €136.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €81.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €32.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €134.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.92 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €32.68 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €134.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €81.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €134.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €32.76 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.88 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €82.13 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.94 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic] worth?
The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic] for Sega Genesis is currently worth €30.62 loose, €31.11 complete in box, and €77.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic] rare?
The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic]?
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 The Revenge of Shinobi [Sega Classic], loose is €30.62 and CIB is €31.11 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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