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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – How Many Levels & Stages?

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance delivers a gripping campaign blending combat, traversal, and strategic boss encounters. With a mix of **14 core missions**, **3 transitional stages**, and **1 DLC level**, players experience a total of **18 distinct stages**.

Campaign Structure

  • Zones split into interconnected missions
  • Metroidvania-inspired progression systems
  • Branching paths with hidden collectibles

Full Stage List

Primary Levels (Reversed Order)

  • Ruse’s Limbo
  • The Assault
  • The Kaiju
  • ENE Corp Laboratory
  • Mad Train
  • The Desert
  • Riptide
  • Submarine Base
  • Fish Market
  • Neo City
  • Lantern Festival
  • The Mountain
  • Chase
  • Oboro Village

Transition Missions (Reversed Order)

  • Mad Train
  • Riptide
  • Chase

Additional Content

**SEGA Villains Stage** (DLC): Features crossover boss battles

Key Details

  • Average Stage Duration: 20+ minutes
  • Total Playtime: 10-14 hours (base completion)
  • Extended Play: 18+ hours with 100% completion

Replay Incentives

  • Locked areas requiring late-game abilities
  • Hidden Oboro Relics
  • Elite Squad encounters
  • Cosmetic unlocks
  • Dark Katana fragments

Player FAQs

Level Count?

18 total: 14 core, 3 transitional, 1 DLC mission

Stage Length Consistency?

Primary levels average 20+ minutes; transitional stages are shorter

Mission Replay Functionality?

All stages can be revisited to unlock secrets with upgraded abilities

Bonus Content?

DLC adds a special crossover stage