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**Jetman** · 06 Feb 2007, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by NeoZeedeater

That order is correct if you're thinking of the Genesis Shadow Dancer. The arcade Shadow Dancer is different, and came out before Revenge,

Originally Posted by Frogacuda

No. The main series is just Shinobi and then arcade Shadow Dancer. Revenge and Shinobi III are the "Super Shinobi" series, and not part of the main series.

This is the first time Ive heard these.I didnt know the arcade Shadow Dancer was any different than the Genesis version.

And Super Shinobi series? I didnt know there were two different ones. Was there a split due to gameplay or story? I dont remember there being that much in a difference in the way they Revenge, Original, or Shadow Dancer played.

**YellerDog** · 06 Feb 2007, 03:09 AM

Shinobi III is where it's at. Castlevania games are boring as hell.

**Yoshi** · 06 Feb 2007, 08:21 AM

ban pls

**Melf** · 06 Feb 2007, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Jetman

This is the first time Ive heard these.I didnt know the arcade Shadow Dancer was any different than the Genesis version.

I prefer the Genesis version to the arcade one, although it's a great sequel. The Genny game just seemed more in line with Revenge in terms of style.

And Super Shinobi series? I didnt know there were two different ones. Was there a split due to gameplay or story? I dont remember there being that much in a difference in the way they Revenge, Original, or Shadow Dancer played.

The story is pretty much the same, as you still use Joe Musashi against the NeoZeed organization (Zeed was the crime syndicate you fought in the first Shinobi). The main difference is in gameplay. The SS series offers you different ninja magic you can pick from on the fly, more attacks, and more varied gameplay (not always "save the hostages and move right").

The Japaanese version of Shadow Dancer is basically a different timeline, and you use Musashi's son Hayate. Instead of the NeoZeed, the crime syndicate is known as the Union Lizard. This game retains the hostage rescue dynamic of the original Shinobi. The American game has you using Musashi.

**Dyne** · 06 Feb 2007, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Yoshi

ban pls

originally posted in the Dracula X thread.

Originally Posted by Josh

Castlevania sucks.

**Yoshi** · 06 Feb 2007, 10:37 AM

Then what are you going to steal for your DS, considering the two Castlevania games are by far the best on the system?

**Dyne** · 06 Feb 2007, 10:38 AM

dude, if you have a problem with what i do, hang out in the "everything you need for the PSP" thread. im sure none of them are stealing games, with their "homebrew" emulator and rom playing and iso loaders.

besides, i quoted Josh's opinion which is gospel around here usually. i actually like Castlevania.