The History of Shadow Dancer - arcade console documentary

[@Buck3366]

I’ve been waiting for this one for a long time. A very worthy successor to Shinobi .The Genesis / Megadrive version was my nemesis. I loved it and the music was superb for the time. I’m now going to sit back with a coffee and watch my favourite game guy cast his ninja gaze over one of my all time fave classics. Thanks Pat 👍

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Hope my video went well with your coffee. Thanks so much

[@jimvac77]

I can count the number of times I beat this game on one hand on my Genesis. And I was like 12. Can't beat it today, lol. Guess I need practice. Kids these days have no idea what it meant to die on the last level. No extra lives. No continues. You were screwed and had to start over. Zoomers heads would explode.

[@Buck3366]

@@jimvac77 Or playing certain games on a Commodore 64 and on Game Over having to load the whole game again on tape cassette 🤣 Yeah it was a different era 👍

[@justinfuller2039]

You have slowly become my favorite channel on KZbin . Don't ever stop making videos , I love when I get alerts for your new videos

[@Buck3366]

He’s a great guy to boot. If you have never heard about Pats back story it’s jaw dropping to see him overcome what life has put in his way .The guy is a genuine inspiration.

[@julianborges1569]

Say no to the great Reset

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

How nice of you to say, thanks a lot

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks Buck

[@julianborges1569]

@@Stevie-J you don't know enough about it evidently

[@geardog24]

I'm disappointed that there aren't more dogs being trained as ninjas.

[@andresdigi25]

i have 8 dogs and i failed training them as ninjas

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL

[@Invidente7]

The genesis version is different but still an excellent game.

[@pferreira1983]

@nemopouncey2797 Yeah it's too brutal to be fun.

[@loki.odinson]

I love your channel and am so thankful each time you release a new video. Believe it or not, watching your videos helps with alleviating my depression. I thoroughly enjoy taking these little trips of gaming nostalgia with you. So thank you and God Bless you sir.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

awww, That is so nice of you to say. I'm glad my silly little videos can help you out. Thank you so much and good luck :-)

[@thecunninlynguist]

A friend had the genesis version, it was a fun game!

[@mickael486]

Yes it was. still is. But I'm still wondering where to find an authentic Arcade Port of the game. That and Revenge of Death Adder. Other than the $600 1up machine.

[@jimvac77]

@@mickael486 Mame is your huckleberry. How do you think Patman plays it?

[@mickael486]

@@jimvac77 I don't have a computer

[@mickael486]

@@jimvac77 But I was more interested in whether or not it was officially out in any capacity it's crazy to think how many properties Sega has that they just sit on and don't sell.

[@brianvgplayer]

@@mickael486 It's on the Astro City Mini (along with Revenge of Death Adder), IIRC.

[@pjw5328]

Always really enjoyed this game. Unlike Shinobi, which was everywhere, the only place I ever saw this one was at one of our local movie theaters, but I usually popped in a quarter or two whenever I stopped in. The dog was a cool mechanic, the only problem was that because he was activated by holding down and pressing attack, I'd occasionally unleash him (har har) when I didn't want to and was just trying to do a crouch attack. Only a minor flaw in an otherwise excellent game, though. On another topic, have you ever considered doing a video for IREM's "In the Hunt"? That was another one I used to play a lot at the same movie theater, and I was already thinking about it after your recent Strider video because that was another game with some really huge and distinctive bosses.

[@parrishharris3008]

In The Hunt is also a awesome game ✌.

[@kenshiro7960]

Being 42 and this is my favourite ninja games, I wish I can give this video two thumbs up

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot, you and me both ;-)

[@Luke.S2099]

I have this game on the Sega Megadrive, and on the Megadrive Collection for PS4. It's actually quite rare to find on ebay too. Only managed to beat it once, it gets crazy hard the further you get.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes it does

[@destho4308]

The Drunken Master opening clip got my full attention. Loved the pooch assist-attack in this game. Never played the arcade version, but I replay this addition to the many Shinobi titles on my Genesis collection.

[@Aeroporc]

Another great "History of"! Thank you, Patman!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, thanks

[@thomaspayton436]

I love your work i used to live in the arcades eish they would return

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot ;-)

[@justinshaw7826]

I remember seeing this in the arcades but I mostly remember having and playing the Sega Genesis version.

[@souljastation5463]

I played it a lot in the arcades and it was my first Amiga game, bought it along with the computer. I'm glad it was also the best home version (for once).

[@tomevil6]

I am always happy when I see you uploaded a new review, and I am never disappointed after I watch it !

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That is so nice of you to say, thanks

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

Best gaming channel on the tube

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That is high praise indeed, thank you

[@dranimations7902]

Great video! - this game was an interesting addition to the series.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thank you, I agree

[@joegalford2319]

Makes we want to go back and replay this game.

[@NYKgjl10]

Aaahhh...The Ninja craze of the 80's from Sho Kosugi to TMNT, It was all over the movie and other media outlet. Always was a big fan of the Shinobi series and played this arcade game at my local Pizza Hut many, many years ago. Thank you for this video.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks for watching. Back when Pizza Hut still had arcade games. I used to play outrun their all the time while my personal pan pizza was being made

[@JorgeEscobarMX]

This became one of my favorite channels just now.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

How nice of you to say, thank you

[@lukehinkle9614]

Shinobi was the first arcade game I got addicted to. Shadow Dancer was icing on the cake, but not available in my local arcade like Shinobi was.

[@maforo85]

This is my favorite Shinobi game of all time. Shame it never received a proper Arcade port for home consoles. The graphic sprites are beautiful, the best in any Shinobi game. The stages are nice. The challenge is great, it's really hard. The Genesis/Megadrive version is ok. I get bored with it. It's my least favorite of the Genesis/Megadrive trilogy.

[@souljastation5463]

Finally someone that agrees with me: the Genesis version looks so generic and unremarkable. I have no idea why so many people thinks it's "better than the arcade"

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Excellent video. That amigo version was quite empressive

[@iankempster7007]

Shinobi is still the best side scroller ever!. My friend brought his genesis over and I finished Shadow Dancer on the first try. Great video as always.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks

[@BobAwesomeschannel]

Another GREAT video! So close to 100K subs. Let's get PatmanQC to 100k!!!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot my friend. That would be nice ;-)

[@johnhamill7358]

I enjoyed this video very much. Lots of juicy info. The conversions were fab. Thank you for this Rad Video, Rock-On!!!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@BlackArroToons]

Cool. I haven't completed the Arcade game, but did manage to complete the Genesis Shadow Dancer 1 time. That game was like an arcade game at home back then.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It was really good

[@pbabiesinspace6112]

Absolutely adored both the arcade and genesis version of this as a kid.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, loved both games as well

[@thewingedavenger1007]

The arcade Shadow Dancer was a quarter-muncher loaded with cheap death traps, but for the Genesis they made a much better game, with better levels and play control. The original Shinobi is one of my top ten favorite video games ever, and it was great to see it get three excellent sequels on the Sega Genesis!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I always preferred the arcade game but have since grown to love the Genesis version as well

[@mr.multiverse7686]

Same here and wished there is gonna be more of arcade history videos such as this one..still ready for some delicious snacks and some Coca-Cola again..also I've watched a movie about Hachiko's life story..and I've recently learned that Yamato was inspired by The Legendary Japanese Dog itself..it warms my heart so much..anyways Happy Little Games!, Mr. Patman!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it ;-)

[@mr.multiverse7686]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries You're Very welcome as always..and have a wonderful day

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

@@mr.multiverse7686 You as well my friend

[@Guernicaman]

How cool would it have been had we gotten a port of the arcade game for the SEGA/Mega CD, "Shadow Dancer CD"? No doubt SEGA could've pulled off a great conversion, w/extras like redbook audio, fully-voiced intros, cinematics & an ending.

[@sprnightfire]

I played a lot of the Genesis version. Played very little of the arcade version.

[@Jexel999]

This was the first shinobi game I played . Love it . Great review

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you enjoyed, Thanks

[@JBird401]

The gameplay on the genesis version was nuts. I've never seen anyone rip through the stages like that before. I'm always so slow and methodical. I've finished it once but the final boss always whoops my butt

[@kjhoskins]

I bought this game for my iiRcade. So much fun. Thanks for the video.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ConsoleCleric]

After the success of Shinobi, the "save the children" mechanic was ported over to other titles like this one. Later, the same mechanic was used in Michael Jackson's Moonwalk. It was also used in a ninja NES title called, Wrath of the Black Manta.

[@gozinta82]

Then years later, showed up in Turok 2, and ruined the franchise.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I remember the wrath game very well. Seemed like a version of shinobi and ninja warriors mixed together

[@8BitAssassinTV]

This just made my afternoon!! Thank you!!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

You are so welcome!

[@johnnygrind77]

8 Eyes MIGHT be the first game to have a female final boss, but I could be wrong. That game would be an amazing video for an obscure deep dive.

[@Eastsid3]

Nice little history about Hochiko the dog. Loyal pup to the end.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

He sure was, thanks

[@nakerusa]

What!? No Ninja Kid reference? Oh well. Maybe next ninja time. Loved the music in Shadow Dancer!

[@ddw1272]

You would think the ninja in Ninja Golf would walk a little more quietly. Him being a ninja and all

[@Jeremycook_]

Never played the last ninja, but growing up we had a C64 and somehow my dad acquired 100's of floopy's and most had multiple (I'm assuming pirated games) moon patrol, lode runner, a Bruce Lee game I loved and *so* many more. I remember having to type, load.. Good times. Edit: I also remember Beach head and beach head 2. I think lol

[@rogeneyusi1943]

I loved the Genesis version (Being a big fan of the Shinobi series). I didn't even knew there was an arcade version. I liked the Genesis version so much I used to clear it routinely in hardest with no shuriken mode activated making the dog a necessity.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Holy cow that's great

[@trence5]

Loved the Genesis version. I still remember that soundtrack.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It was so good

[@marceltiel7919]

Great game and my fave local arcade had this game. It was one of those awesome Sega games from that time...remember Crackdown and G-loc in the same arcade at that time and later Moonwalker.... Mind you, though....I always hear the term 'quarter muncher'....you must be lucky then, in the Netherlands every arcade game had a one credit for one guilder (pre euro)...which made it around 4 quarters per credit 😉

[@mohammadrezashirzadi5819]

Thanks PatmanQC for all your nice videos. I have many good memories with this game. I could not beat the game when I was a kid. Just two years ago I could beat the game using Game Genei cheat 😁.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, nothing wrong with the game Genie :-) thanks

[@kendonl.taylor5111]

@PatmanQC - History of arcade games documentaries The 3rd boss Blade is Ms. Fanservice. On the Sega Genesis version of Shadow Dancer, there's a hidden practice mode.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Good info, thanks

[@juliovindell264]

I love the sege genesis version I just recently found out about the arcade version and I'm glad I did also great stuff Patman

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot

[@KingofCrusher]

Love you dude, always look forward to your vids.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thank you my friend I appreciate that

[@InkWarrior]

Karl - "Asian Dawn?" Hans Gruber - "I read about them in Time Magazine." Die Hard

[@LordsXO]

My System 18 copy of Shadow Dancer is a non-suicide board. All mask Roms, and a couple original EEPROMS. As for the Genesis version, it wasn't really a port, but a branch of the original Shinobi and Revenge of Shinobi (Super Shinobi). I really wish that they attempted a proper port for the Genesis, now that I have seen the Master System port, they could have done a good job.

[@jasonz7788]

Thanks Pacmanqc great work Sir

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

My pleasure , Thank you

[@MaddSweetGT500]

I love this game on the Genesis. The music was great, it was a thought game at first but well worth the playthrough. I like the Genesis version better. But the arcade was kool

[@rafaelsanchez6217]

Thank you for your great videos!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@danielsantana540]

Revenge of shinobi is ma favorite shinobi game. And as well as ma favorite GENESIS title

[@PinHeadzBlackson]

Blade is one of the craziest bosses in video game history

[@Machtimus]

another great one my friend. p.s. my dogs name is Ace named after the bathound. lol

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL, that's fantastic. I wanted to name our dog Ace one he first got him but he was a rescue and already had a name. Thanks

[@BlackburnBigdragon]

I always thought that the cave level didn't make sense with the "plot" that this game has. Who would care if there's a bunch time bombs are set up in a cave? I can understand the other levels. But that one... I guess that every platforming game had a cave level or a sewer level, or both back then. I think that was a law at that point for platformers.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes I agree LOL. I never thought about it until making this video though

[@VisualTedium]

One hit kill really takes the shine off

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Definitely makes it harder

[@Krullmatic]

This is the first time I've heard of this game. That was an awesome and original idea to make his sidekick a dog. This would actually make a good cartoon series. Edit: I love it when he he says BUDDHAAAAA!!!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL

[@claudiosacchi3720]

Thanks for another great video!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much

[@TonyTube407]

Andy Gibb from The BeeGees had a song back in 1978 called Shadow Dancing.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, I was seven when the song came out and completely forgot about it. Otherwise I would've made some silly joke about it :-)

[@Gouzinstrumentals]

@11:37 🤣 I remember that clay animation commercial.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

So do I :-) it was a staple on Saturday mornings

[@Joobkl]

Had this on Mega Drive in Australia. Played on hard on Sword mode only

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Holy moly, kudos

[@SomeOrangeCat]

Certain games are so good, they make their forbearers redundant. Shadow Dancer is one such game.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I agree

[@gstein86]

thumbs up for "the shortest and sweetest of blasts" alone.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL comment of the day

[@MattGreerMusic]

If you want to have all your feels destoyed forever, watch the Hachiko movie with Richard Gere in it. Saddest movie I've ever seen.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I heard it was really sad

[@ptbunz2501]

That poor dog on the amstrad. Looks like a unicorn lol

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL yes it does

[@chichiboypumpi]

One of my favorite games on the megadrive

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Always a lots of fun

[@AngryCalvin]

As for Shadow Dancer while the Genesis version wasn't quite what I hoped for it was decent. Genesis only Shinobi III is easily my favorite. Not only a favorite for Shinobi or Genesis games but also a favorite for Ninja games and even a favorite for action games. It's a different game more like the NES Ninja Gaiden games mixed with Ninja Spirit, and retains elements of Shinobi gameplay.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I don't have a whole lot of experience with shinobi three so I may have to go back and check it out

[@freddysandoval4252]

I wonder if I was the only one having fun saying "Get em Yamato!"

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL, that's great

[@peterfairchild258]

The golden Age of innocence. I miss these glorious day's of arcade wonder.♥️🕯️♥️ I wonder if the union lizard goes on strike,over OHS😉

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I miss them to my friend

[@SuperD0077]

It's a shame this game wasn't included in the Golden Axe Arcade 1up cabinet instead of that wrestling game we got. I didn't give this game it's fair shake way back when. I played Shadow Dancer first on my Genesis and when I saw the game in arcade for I was like "WTF is this??". Usually it's the opposite. But years later I played it again on MAME form and came to enjoy it.

[@1984Brandon]

Suicide Battery, I'd heard about the Capcom CPS2 did that. I didn't know Hitatchi had those in Shadow Dancer. If only there was some Ronan service like a Ninja and Canine combination that defused bombs... ...Oh wait a moment!?!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL

[@danielsantana540]

The statue of liberty stage in shadow dancer has alwayz beem ma favorite stage .

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

One of my favorites as well why I had to showcase it

[@danielsantana540]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries yes indeed

[@dafrog491]

"Asian Dawn" was mentioned in Die Hard

[@labelledamedumanor4876]

The arcade game Combatribes also featured a female final boss, but she was actually a robot. Another boss was the Dark Queen from Battletoads. Would love to have a list of female final bosses from all game franchise.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Forgot about the dark Queen But battle toads actually came out in 1991 two years after shadow dancer

[@zachariahscott6648]

I always wondered if this game was in any way a sequel or related to Shinobi at all. Btw, listen to what Mr.Patman said from 18:13 - 18:20: "As far as the sound goes, it's as quiet as a S.B.D in church, letting out only the shortest but sweetest of blast! 😲 I haven't heard a funny line like that since I was a naughty little child. 😆 Now I'm guessing that S.B.D stands for Silent But Deadly or perhaps Silent But Dangerous, but I always knew it as S.B.V (Silent But Violent). 😝 Anyways, I can't wait to get my M.A.M.E groove back on and check out Shadow Dancer on that. I'll be sure glad that I did. ☻👍

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL, well thank you :-) It's a lot of fun, you should check it out

[@PANTYEATR1]

Wow, so many trashed Ferraris and Porsches in the train yard stage... I grew up on Shinobi and Shadow Dancer 💪 Kid Nikki is up next...

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

I like how the Arcade, your trying to stop Asian dawn and in the sega genesis version ITS ABOUT REVENGE!!! Not even 1 person but a dog too. DOUBLE REVENGE!!!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL

[@MurderMostFowl]

I think the Genesis /Mega drive title change was also to distinguish it from the “Revenge of Shinobi” title

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That could be

[@julesgamergourmand]

A great classic, a great game.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Absolutely

[@danielsantana540]

I own GENESIS port of shadow dancer I've beaten it twice once in the 90 s and once recently. Though i used game genie second time around due to myself not being as good as i once was

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, kudos

[@barbedwire4452]

This is my jam

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It is so good

[@damin9913]

9:48 thats boss is Robot Samurai armored samurai is in the sega genesis version.

[@redsoxfox]

The genesis version looks nice…kinda reminds me of an alternate character of XMen 2

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It is really good

[@thomaspayton436]

NINJA TRILOGY ? legend of kage for the third

[@NYHeeb]

Commodore 64 was system never could get into. Kid in the late 80s early 90s NES was my first

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I got mine back in 1985 and the games on the computer were a lot cheaper than the $50 games for the NES which my parents couldn't afford

[@adamaze2920]

MD version has Thunder cats panthro as a enemy soldier

[@willrobinson7599]

Played on the megadrive and the amiga back in the day.the amiga was good but as no 2 button option made jumping a pain..played on emulator the other month where u can asign button as jump and played so much better

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It's terrible so games were crippled because of only having one fire button. The Amiga version was so good in every other aspect

[@kingdbag]

I have an old Shadow Dancer arcade cabinet in my basement arcade... unfortunately it was turned into a Sega Naomi World Series 99. =/

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That's kind of a conversion

[@erodriguez4973]

You’re THE MAN!!!

[@futureskeletons66669]

The M2 Sega Ages Shinobi is absolutely fantastic. Wish they'd done more inc Shadow Dancer and maybe Power Drift. Which do you think is better - Shadow Dancer or Super Shinobi?

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I think shadow dancer is better but that's just my opinion

[@billcook4768]

I know it’s irrational, but I could never enjoy playing as I’d always worry about the dog.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL, that's okay

[@Sinn0100]

"Asian Dawn?" Somebody was water Die Hard too much before creating their game.

[@bransonbenson9520]

Nothing comes close to ninjas for my childhood between ninja turtles and gi joe- and American ninja Michael Dudikoff!! I wanted to be a ninja for real lol

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It's been so long since I saw that movie I don't recall much about it

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

Ace the bat-hound??...... Who? Or what should I say?!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Batman canine sidekick from the 1950s ;-)

[@steelcurtain187]

What a sweet game

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It's one of my favorites

[@Starwarsdude8221991]

Dog companions are the best companions

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I agree

[@johnnygrind77]

So wait... was THIS "Asian Dawn" inspired by the group mentioned in Die Hard??

[@PhoenixHavenGarage]

I thought the same thing

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It could be, the back story was very vague when it came to the arcade game

[@johnnygrind77]

@@unvaxxeddoomerlife6788 Nice suit. I have 2 myself.

[@SdotG_]

I love dogs because of this game 💯