{"id":417,"date":"2018-01-12T12:17:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T12:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2018-03-06T09:33:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-06T14:33:02","slug":"the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Game Gear Platformer? &#8211; The G.G. Shinobi II: Silent Fury Resource"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>The Game Gear, SEGA&#8217;s answer to the almighty Game Boy; with true 8-bit color graphics, a <em>backlit screen<\/em> and the innards of a SEGA Master System, it outclassed the Game Boy&#8217;s technical specifications by miles. With an adapter, sold separately of course, it even had access to the Master System&#8217;s library&#8230; What could possibly go wrong? Well, a lack of first party support by SEGA with regards to\u00a0<em>original<\/em> games, higher price tag than the Game Boy,\u00a0and the Game Gear&#8217;s unquenchable thirst for its required 6 AA batteries helped expedite its demise; but does it have any great games? The answer is a resounding yes.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/414968\/pexels-photo-414968.jpeg?resize=840%2C550&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"550\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">THICC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I&#8217;ve spent many a year tethered to my electrical outlet via the Game Gear&#8217;s short AC adapter playing the likes of\u00a0<em>Streets of Rage, Sonic Triple Trouble, Sonic Chaos,\u00a0<\/em><em>Ren and Stimpy: Quest for the Shaven Yak,\u00a0<\/em><em>and the shameless, yet incredibly fun Castlevania\u00a0<\/em>clone,\u00a0<em>Master of Darkness.\u00a0<\/em>There were however some gems I missed out on; that is, until I revisited the Game Gear as an adult. One of these games is\u00a0<em>The G.G. Shinobi II: Silent Fury.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=retrogamereso-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0052WG9II&amp;asins=B0052WG9II&amp;linkId=37150b27a00d87dd9e5e1c9707c5e238&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br \/&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br \/&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;<br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Review<\/h3>\n<h5><em>Visuals: 8.5\/10<\/em><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-464\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"464\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-12_58_05-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_58_05-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 12_58_05 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_58_05-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-464 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_58_05-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_58_05-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_58_05-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ninja &#8230; Vanish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Shinobi&#8217;s<\/em> graphics are not the best on the Game Gear, but the sprite work is impressive and there is awesome animation when using ninja magic. The varied environments and rather visually stunning bosses help repel the dullness that can plague some older handheld titles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-449\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"449\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_3_2018-2_59_42-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_59_42-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_3_2018 2_59_42 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_59_42-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-449 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_59_42-PM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_59_42-PM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_59_42-PM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even the generic cliff-based level is pretty well-detailed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The game also makes good use of the the Game Gear&#8217;s sub-par color screen; offering mildly vibrant backdrops without negatively effecting SEGA&#8217;s more &#8220;adult&#8221;-oriented branding scheme. Each level is distinct with their own visual motif incorporated directly into the level design; for example, a dilapidated old tower has collapsing sections of roof, a canyon&#8217;s flowing rivers slow the player&#8217;s movement, and a factory&#8217;s ventilation system lends to its labyrinthine level design. It is details like these that up the ante and deliver a presentation beyond what the art style could deliver on its own.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-447\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"447\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_3_2018-2_57_19-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_57_19-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_3_2018 2_57_19 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_57_19-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-447 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_57_19-PM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_57_19-PM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_57_19-PM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ninja falling of a roof? Don&#8217;t quit your day job Joe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><em>Sound: 9\/10<\/em><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-442\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"442\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_3_2018-1_51_15-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-1_51_15-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_3_2018 1_51_15 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-1_51_15-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-442 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-1_51_15-PM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-1_51_15-PM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-1_51_15-PM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The audio-visually bland title screen does the game and soundtrack little justice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For an older, handheld title, this sound track is spectacular. After a rather generic title screen theme, <em>Shinobi II: Silent Fury<\/em> delivers hit after hit. Each track is fast paced and exciting, fitting the action on the screen well. I could not believe how much I enjoyed this soundtrack; that is until I found out the composer was Yuzo Koshiro. Koshiro was responsible for the previous Game Gear<em> Shinobi <\/em>game, <em>Revenge of Shinobi<\/em>, the<em> Act Raiser<\/em> series, <em>Shenmue<\/em>, <em>Streets of Rage<\/em>, as well as countless other classic soundtracks.<\/p>\n<p>The quality of his work is stellar despite the limitations of the Game Gear. The level themes are all classics in my mind and really help drive the player forward, despite some being looped a bit too early. I feel that the music in this game is an essential part of the experience and really ramps up the action beyond what it would be without it.<\/p>\n<h5><em>Gameplay 9\/10<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>This is unlike most\u00a0<i>Shinobi<\/i> game I have previously played; it contains all of the expected platforming action with additional <em>Mega Man<\/em>-esque aspects that create a totally unique gameplay experience. These mechanics are a carry over from the previous Game Gear installment, but are a bit more fine tuned in this version. It is truly a Game Gear experience far beyond the usual port, built from the ground up with above average level design and finely tuned mechanics.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-443\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"443\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_3_2018-2_43_03-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_43_03-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_3_2018 2_43_03 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_43_03-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-443 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_43_03-PM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_43_03-PM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-2_43_03-PM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selecting your Robot&#8230; er&#8230; Ninja Master<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Shinobi II: Silent Fury<\/em>\u00a0opens with a level select screen that allows the player to choose between four locales that need to be cleared before they are granted access to the end-game. In most cases, it is essential to complete each of these levels twice; once to save Joe Musashi&#8217;s ninja colleagues, and once to retrieve a colored crystal using the skills of these newly acquired warriors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"462\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-12_24_16-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_24_16-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 12_24_16 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_24_16-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-462 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_24_16-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_24_16-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_24_16-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fuckin&#8217; right I walk on water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The addition of the extra ninja allows both additional exploration, thanks to their unique abilities, and alternate play styles to cater to different gamer&#8217;s tastes. Each of these characters offer a different and useful skill set. Some can walk on water, double jump, use a grappling hook or even traverse the ceiling. These skills allow access to the crystals and permanent health power ups, which come particularly in handy in the final phase of the game. These color-coded ninja also use unique weapons such as swords, <em>shuriken<\/em>, bombs and the aforementioned grappling hook.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-473\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"473\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 3_13_10 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-473 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hmm&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The alternate characters become essential in the final level, as each room is designed test the player&#8217;s mastery of the individual ninja&#8217;s skills. This is where the game really shines. While most of the game&#8217;s platforming is rather simple, this final level has some of the most ingenious level design I&#8217;ve seen on a handheld. It feels almost as if a puzzle platformer is nestled cozily in the final one-fifth of the game. This portion takes place across 26 rooms with branching pathways, abbreviated by 9 bosses. The boss rush including the four original bosses and five additional unique to the end-game. The experience is truly a challenge and very rewarding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-472\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"472\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-3_07_33-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_07_33-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 3_07_33 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_07_33-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-472 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_07_33-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_07_33-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_07_33-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ninja&#8230; appear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Overall, the game is a must-play for any Sega Game Gear owner. I am highly disappointed that I was unable to experience this earlier in my life. Do not underestimate the quality of this game, it is absolutely exceptional and I think it is criminal that this game has never been ported to newer systems (as of 2018). Luckily, its prequel,\u00a0<em>The G.G. Shinobi<\/em>, is on the 3DS&#8217; Virtual Console; so a similar, but overall less balanced experience is available on modern hardware.<\/p>\n<p><script id=\"mNCC\" language=\"javascript\">\n    medianet_width = \"600\";\n    medianet_height = \"250\";\n    medianet_crid = \"714557264\";\n    medianet_versionId = \"3111299\"; \n  <\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CURK60K3\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<h5>The Ninja<\/h5>\n<p>As the game progresses more and more ninja will be rescued allowing access to new areas and permitting new plays styles. There are 5 colors: Red, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Green. Knowing the special abilities of each warrior are crucial in progressing through the <i>Silent Fury<\/i>, but the game gives very little indication of what their skills actually are. The attributes of each Shinobi are detailed below:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-471\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"471\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-3_05_13-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_05_13-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 3_05_13 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_05_13-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-471 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_05_13-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_05_13-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_05_13-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The simple selection screen activated by pausing the game. A nice image on the left hints at the ninja&#8217;s function.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Joe Musashi (Red)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"450\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_3_2018-3_02_09-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_02_09-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_3_2018 3_02_09 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_02_09-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-450 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_02_09-PM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_02_09-PM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_02_09-PM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just an average Joe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Weapon: Katana.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Ninja has the shortest range in the game, but the Katana&#8217;s slash provides a large vertical attack arc. Despite being a bit generic, I stuck with Joe for most of the platforming sections, because I was very comfortable with the speed of his strikes and his lacking range by the time I explored using the other ninja.<\/p>\n<p>Ninja Magic: Warp. Allows him to warp to the exit or entrance of a stage. Not way to useful since the levels are short to begin with.<\/p>\n<p>Ability: No special abilities.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Blue<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-473\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"473\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 3_13_10 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-473 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-3_13_10-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not this again. The brown hooks are the targets of the grappling hook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Weapon: Chain Whip<\/p>\n<p>Hailing from the Belmont Ninja Clan, the Blue Ninja attacks with a chain whip that deals as much damage as the Katana, but from a safer distance. Probably objectively better than the Red Ninja, possibly the best overall ninja.<\/p>\n<p>Ninja Magic: Tornado<\/p>\n<p>This allows the Blue Ninja to morph into a tornado to damage enemies and allows free travel across obstacles. Movement can be controlled with D-Pad and is unaffected by the game&#8217;s gravity physics. This magic is incredibly useful if the player gets stuck at a difficult platforming section and is essential in locating some of the game&#8217;s key items.<\/p>\n<p>Ability: Grapple<\/p>\n<p>The Chain Whip doubles as a grappling hook that can be used to swing across gaps, much like a simpler version of <i>Super Castlevania IV&#8217;s<\/i> mechanic. This leads to some incredible platforming, especially in the final level.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Yellow<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-456\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"456\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_3_2018-3_26_58-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_26_58-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_3_2018 3_26_58 PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_26_58-PM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-456 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_26_58-PM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_26_58-PM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_3_2018-3_26_58-PM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yellow, the Jesus ninja<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Weapon: Boomerang Shuriken<\/p>\n<p>The Yellow Ninja throws a large shuriken that returns to him after damaging enemies. The return can also deliver a second hit, which makes this ninja particularly useful in certain boss fights. The damage output is pretty much equivalent to the other weapons, so offense does not have to be sacrificed for the sake of a multi-hit attack.<\/p>\n<p>Ninja Magic: Invincibility<\/p>\n<p>Temporary invulnerability. Pretty self explanatory.<\/p>\n<p>Ability: Walk on Water<\/p>\n<p>Probably the coolest ability in the game, though its not used terribly often. The Yellow Ninja literally walks on the surface of water allowing access to hidden areas.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pink<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-463\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"463\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-12_46_16-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_46_16-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 12_46_16 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_46_16-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-463 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_46_16-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_46_16-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_46_16-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Very sneaky&#8230; and comfortable with his manhood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Weapon: Bombs<\/p>\n<p>The Pink Ninja hurls bombs in a low arc. I typically avoid this ninja in the normal stages, unless he is required for his ceiling crawl ability. Against bosses this ninja is definitely more useful, as the trajectory of the bomb when released from mid-air is near perfect for striking these large monsters from a comfortable distance. This same trajectory however, can hinder this ninja in some boss fights where the enemy stays high on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Ninja Magic: Flash Bang<\/p>\n<p>A bright flash immobilizes all non-boss enemies and brightens up dark rooms. This is probably the least useful magic in the game, with only 2 dark rooms in the game and the attack&#8217;s rather useless stun ability.<\/p>\n<p>Ability: Ceiling Crawl<\/p>\n<p>It would have been more awesome if he could climb walls as well, but the ceiling crawl permits access to hidden areas and helps set the stage for some innovative platforming in the final level.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Green<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-461\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"461\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/retrogameresource.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/12\/the-best-game-gear-platformer-the-g-g-shinobi-ii-silent-fury-resource\/fusion-3-64-gamegear-gg-shinobi-ii-the-the-silent-fury-japan-1_6_2018-12_21_02-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_21_02-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Fusion 3.64 &amp;#8211; GameGear &amp;#8211; GG Shinobi II, The &amp;#8211; The Silent Fury (Japan) 1_6_2018 12_21_02 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_21_02-AM.png?fit=640%2C480\" class=\"wp-image-461 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_21_02-AM.png?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_21_02-AM.png?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/retrogameresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fusion-3.64-GameGear-GG-Shinobi-II-The-The-Silent-Fury-Japan-1_6_2018-12_21_02-AM.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Double jumps, causes earthquakes, but just mediocre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Weapon: Shuriken<\/p>\n<p>The Green Ninja fires smaller shuriken in rapid succession. This provides a long-ranged quick strike at the expense of damage output. The Green Ninja&#8217;s shuriken are the weakest of all the weapons. The shuriken can also be released as a multi-directional spray if attacking from a double jump. Overall, I never used this ninja for any real battle scenarios; my only use for him were the sections in which he was absolutely required. Easily the least useful ninja.<\/p>\n<p>Ninja Magic: Earthquake<\/p>\n<p>A major tremor that destroys everything on the screen. It also destroys green-colored breakable walls, permitting access to otherwise inaccessible areas. This magic is a requirement in the game&#8217;s final level.<\/p>\n<p>Ability: Double Jump<\/p>\n<p>As awesome as a double jump usually is, I find this one to be a bit underwhelming. It is truly only useful when it is required by the stage. The double jump also just doesn&#8217;t feel right to me, perhaps my &#8220;2&#8221; button isn&#8217;t responsive enough, or perhaps it is the fault of the game.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"retrogamereso-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"shinobi sega\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"f5d88e63dd1b2f3788979bf06567bd70\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h5>Useful Passwords from My Playthrough<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>All Ninja, No Crystals: 70CFC<\/li>\n<li>All Ninja, All Crystals, All Health Pick Ups: BF9DA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Shinobi II: Silent Fury Facts<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Released in 1992<\/li>\n<li>Only this game and its prequel, <em>The G.G. Shinobi,\u00a0<\/em>feature a cast of multiple ninja with unique abilities<\/li>\n<li>Though its entitled\u00a0<em>Shinobi II,<\/em> it is actually the 7th entry in the\u00a0<em>Shinobi\u00a0<\/em>Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Is this the best platformer on the Game Gear or do you prefer the more difficult prequel? Comment Below.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The Game Gear, SEGA&#8217;s answer to the almighty Game Boy; with true 8-bit color graphics, a backlit screen and the innards of a SEGA Master System, it outclassed the Game Boy&#8217;s technical specifications by miles. 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