Play Shinobi / FZ-2006 Online

Dodge bullets, fling shurikens, and pray your timing's right—this ninja doesn't mess around, and neither do the swarms of enemies waiting to wreck you. That helicopter boss still gives me nightmares.

Developer: Sega

Genre: Action

Released: 1987

File size: 1.47 MB

Game Overview

Shinobi / FZ-2006 is one of those arcade classics that makes you realize how much modern games hold your hand. You start off as this lone ninja, throwing shurikens like there’s no tomorrow, and within seconds, you’re swarmed by enemies from all sides. The controls are simple—jump, attack, maybe a special move if you’re lucky—but the real challenge is timing everything just right.

What I love is how it forces you to think on your feet. You can’t just spam attacks; some enemies block, others rush you, and the bosses? Forget about it. The first time I faced that helicopter boss, I got wrecked in seconds. But when you finally nail that perfect run, dodging bullets and landing a clean hit, it feels incredible.

It’s not forgiving, but that’s part of the charm. If you’re into old-school arcade games that actually test your reflexes, this one’s a must.