Shadow Dancer

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Originally Posted by TheFace

Nothing about memorization here. Just touching enemies doesn't kill you, just has a little knockback. You just have to have reflex to dodge the attacks. Also, the game is MORE than fair, as 1ups and 2ups are hidden throughout the levels. And you can get another after the boss fights.

It really is an excellent game. I finally managed to find a copy a few weeks ago and haven't been able to put it down when I budget for some Genny time.

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Well I wont give up on it just yet. I really just prefer a more organic style of platforming where getting hit doesn't automatically kill you and you have some sort of a life bar and the memorization aspect of what attack is coming next isn't such an integral part of the game play. It controls well and the graphics are great, I don't hate it. I won't be reselling it or anything. But I just really liked Revenge of Shinobi and was hoping for something more similar to that.

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Originally Posted by genesisguy

Well I wont give up on it just yet. I really just prefer a more organic style of platforming where getting hit doesn't automatically kill you and you have some sort of a life bar and the memorization aspect of what attack is coming next isn't such an integral part of the game play. It controls well and the graphics are great, I don't hate it. I won't be reselling it or anything. But I just really liked Revenge of Shinobi and was hoping for something more similar to that.

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I find the control to be tighter in Shadow Dancer as compared to Revenge, which helps quite a bit.

What? Shadow Dancer is nothing but a memory test game - it certainly isn't one of those titles where you can follow your nose and reflexes (unlike RoS and Shinobi III).

What do you have to memorize in Shadow Dancer? It plays pretty much like the first Shinobi, just walk right, duck or jump up a level, etc, but now there is a snap kick for when you come down on an enemy.

Looking at the credits, it looks like "Shadow Dancer" and the Genesis port of "Strider" (both released around the same time) shared several personnel in common. Perhaps Genesis "Strider" was handled by AM7/Team Shinobi, hmm...

I always thought it was amusing that its called Shadow Dancer, as he's wearing a BRIGHT WHITE outfit.

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Originally Posted by Bastardcat

I always thought it was amusing that its called Shadow Dancer, as he's wearing a BRIGHT WHITE outfit.

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...Yeah, pretty much that!
Well at least he's not a loud screechy voiced teenager in a neon orange jumpsuit.

If I remember, Shadow Dancer runs much smoother than Strider. No silly pause and "load" screens!

EDIT: Dang, this thread has nearly 950 posts since 2005! Some people must really like Shadow Dancer!

My order of the Genesis Shinobi classics:
#1 Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
#2 Revenge of Shinobi
#3 Shadow Dancer

I'm still trying to beat the Saturn version (which I think is hilarious!) and have recently picked up the PS2 version (which I'm lovin'!)

So...is this worth buying? Not really a fan of it, but it's Shinobi. Guys?

If you like brutal difficulty, then yes. It is a game that will challenge you.

Not worth buying because it's too short and inferior to the arcade version.

I was afraid this thread had died out. Shadow Dancer, he's never too busy to stop a mugging in the ole hood.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...sis_cover).jpg

Shadow Dancer on the Genesis, is like watching someone do a backflip out of a bowl of rice. Looks awesome, but its just no fun.

This thread just won't die!

And Shadow Dancer is a great game. One of the best on the Genesis and my favorite Shinobi.