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Summary

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, known in Japan as The Super Shinobi II, is the fourth entry in Sega’s Shinobi saga and picks up right after The Revenge of Shinobi. The game was slated for a 1992 launch, but early previews showed unfinished levels and missing moves, prompting Sega to push the release to 1993 and polish both gameplay and visuals; a leaked beta of that original build still circulates among collectors. Critics hailed the final product as a sleek, fast‑paced evolution – MegaTech loved the fresh attacks, while Mega noted it felt easier than its predecessor, and Power Unlimited gave it a 90% for its smoother graphics and addictive combat. IGN called it “a legit Genesis great,” and Complex placed it third on the console’s best‑of list, only to warn that the final stage borders on impossible. Retro Gamer, Nintendo Life and GameSpot have all kept it in their top‑ten or top‑15 Mega Drive/Genesis rankings, cementing its legacy as a beloved, if sometimes brutally challenging, classic.

Storyline

In Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, the notorious Neo Zeed crime syndicate resurfaces after being thought defeated two years earlier. Secretly rebuilding their organization across Japan, they are now led by a mysterious figure known only as the Shadow Master. Joe Musashi, the legendary ninja codenamed Shinobi, feels the growing evil power and leaves the lonely mountaintops of Japan to confront the threat. He returns to the battlefield, determined to stop Neo Zeed’s renewed plans and protect the world from their looming menace.

Edited by Maya Carter