Shinobi
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 980 fps | 784 fps | 637 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 925 fps | 740 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 775 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 761 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 990 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 919 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 694 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 326 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 840 fps | 672 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 780 fps | 624 fps | 499 fps | 406 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 370 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 360 fps | 288 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 146 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 174 fps | 139 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
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About
Shinobi (2002) is an action-adventure game that revitalizes the beloved Shinobi series, combining fast-paced gameplay with a captivating storyline set in a darkly reimagined Tokyo. Players take on the role of Hotsuma, the final survivor of the Oboro Clan, tasked with combating a nefarious evil force. The game’s compelling narrative, engaging combat mechanics, and stylish visuals contribute to its strong rating of 80/100, making it a notable entry in the genre.
When it comes to PC performance, Shinobi is relatively accessible, requiring at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1500 to run smoothly. For optimal FPS and graphics settings, players should look for mid-range GPUs that can easily handle the game's requirements while ensuring a fluid experience. Lower-end systems can still enjoy decent performance, but investing in a GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 will provide significant improvements in frame rates and overall graphics performance.
If you're a fan of action games with engaging stories, Shinobi is definitely worth your time. With its solid rating and nostalgic value, it not only pays homage to the series but also offers a fulfilling gaming experience that shouldn't be missed by genre enthusiasts.
Performance profile
Released in November 2002, Shinobi comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Extremely light — Shinobi runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
The game has eight levels, each of them broken into two sections, and with bosses along the way. The control scheme allows you to dash, attack, jump and throw shurikens. A lock-on feature is also provided. It should be noted that the game also has a few hidden features such as holding attack during lock-on to do a charge attack, double jumping and throwing shuriken to do a shuriken burst, and a stun kick by press down and attack while locking on. The main objectives of the levels is to kill. No item fetching is required, however the ninjutsu scrolls come in handy, and some levels require Hotsuma to break stone pillars to continue. Shinobi also contains combo features. One of these features is called a "tate" kill, whereby if enemies are killed in a chain, a cutscene will play killing all enemies at once and dropping more Yin for your blade. The other feature is that as Hotsuma kills with his cursed blade "Akujiki", the sword will change different colors indicating different damage multipliers.