Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Large Amount of Lives
01029E:7200AABA-DE68 -
Unlimited Magic
00ADD2:13C12G0T-BGGW -
Invincible
FF13A8:8000 -
Infinite Lives P1
FF13DE:09FF13DE:0009 -
Infinite Time
FF0F03:89RYHA-C61WAAHA-CAEJ+2 -
Infinite Magic
FF13E4:07FF13E4:0007 -
the music play fast when throwing ninja stars
AGCA-AAFA -
Lives Increase When Dying
AC2A-AAWE -
Invincible To Flying Objects [Bullets, Discs, Flam
RHVA-A6Z6 -
Invincible To Regular Hits of Most Enemies
ADWT-AA2T -
Invincible To Punches of The Disc Thrower
RHWT-A6YA -
Protection From Shots
AXVA-AA6N+R1VA-A6YN+RHVA-A6YT+R1VA-A6YT+AMVA-AA72+AXVA-AA72+R1VA-A6Z2+R1VA-A6Z6
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Fast Enemies
AADA-AABW -
Powered Up Ninja Stars
TCBT-AEZA -
Enemies Fly Off The Screen Like Last Battle
SEEA-A13A -
Get Power-Up To Create Shield Men
HWTA-A21A -
Always Fall Off Screen
HW4A-AARA -
Flip Up And Land Fast
HW4T-AAM0 -
Gunmen, Shield Men, Bosses Cannot Hurt You
FMVA-AA8A -
Cannot Kill Enemies On Left Side
PR3A-AGER -
Walk When Throwing Ninja Stars
JBMA-AA96 -
Lives Goes Up By 3 When You Die
HW2A-AABL -
Slow Mode
PDYA-BDH4 -
Lizard Coins Appear On Some Stages
CCYA-AASC -
Dog Falls From The Sky
NFTA-AAARG3TA-AATR -
Do Not See Green Fire When Enemies Hit
VLTA-AEST -
Power-Up Ninja Stars Are Blocked In The Air
JLTA-BTRN -
Power-Up Ninja Stars Are Blocked On The Floor
ALTA-BTRN -
Power-Up Ninja Stars Are Like Regular Ninja Stars
ALTA-BTRC -
Cannot Throw Power-Up Ninja Stars
ACBT-AEZC
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi released?
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi?
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi support?
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi?
Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi in the browser?
No. Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi this way?
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