Shinobi (2002 video game)

Shinobi is a 3D action-adventure video game, developed by Overworks (AM7) and published by Sega as a part of "Shinobi" series. It was released for PlayStation 2 console on November 10, 2002 in North America, December 5, 2002 in Japan, and May 15, 2003 in Europe and Australia. The game starts with a young ninja Hotsuma, a leader of Obara clan, who wields Akuji, a sword that feeds on souls. He can perform ninja magic, shurikens, spells, and special ability. Upon finding a golden castle after an earthquake, Hotsuma make it his goals to defeat the powerful Hiruko, who had summoned hellspawn creatures in feudal Japan to destroy in Tokyo. Hotsuma's missions is to stop Hiruko destroying the world and avenge the death of his clan.
"Shinobi" was originally planned for the Dreamcast, but due to the discontinuance of the console, the game has been moved into PS2. The game was also available to the PlayStation Network in 2012, and sequel entitled "Nightshade" was also released in 2004.