» MEGA DRIVE » 1990 » SEGA R&D2 I never really enjoyed Sega’s arcade sequel to Shinobi. While it was quite similar mechanically I couldn’t really get on with its canine sidekick and I didn’t really like its real-life locations and aesthetic style. All said, it left me quite underwhelmed.
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