Weapon Upgrades — Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Guide

Learn about the different weapon power-ups available in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, including 3-way shots, lava, and scramble, and how they affect gameplay.

This guide section focuses on the weapon upgrades available in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. These power-ups are temporary and will wear off over time or upon Toki's death.

Non-Firing Power-Ups:

• Shoes: Allow Toki to jump higher. These are generally less useful than the helmet.
• Helmet: Protects Toki from the chest up. While low blows and attacks from behind can still harm him, he can duck for added protection. The helmet also serves as an offensive weapon, destroying monsters on contact or when Toki jumps into them.

Firing Power-Ups:

• 3-way shots: Toki fires three shots simultaneously: one directly forward and two diagonally (20 degrees above and below). He can have a maximum of four diagonal shots to each angle, but only two straight ahead.
• Lava: Toki shoots larger projectiles that deal double damage. He still earns 50 points per hit.
• Scramble: Toki fires three bouncing shots with a wide range. Only one shot may connect per volley.

Special Firing Power-Up:

• Fireball: Toki's first shot is usually lethal (10 hits), but subsequent shots are normal until the fireball recharges. A gauge on the screen indicates the recharge time (1-2 seconds). It is advised to shoot, wait for the recharge, and shoot again.

Other Items:

• 1-up: Extra lives can be obtained through challenging jumps on levels 3 and 5. These challenges disappear if Toki dies.
• Clock: Grants an additional 50 seconds of time.
• Gold Coins: Collecting 50 gold coins from vanquished Shartoesi grants an extra life.