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The folks at Sega opted for an exclusive console version, which bears little resemblance to the arcade game it shares its name with. But far from disappointing, it surprises with its meticulous technical and gameplay aspects, pushing the machine to its limits while capturing the very essence of the iconic Shinobi saga. If you ask some, they'll tell you it's even better than the coin op version...