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The latest update should fix the issue some users had with seeing a white screen on Windows.

The latest update should fix the issue some users had with seeing a white screen on Windows.

For those of you Ninja enough to complete the challenge levels, 5 brand new levels have been added with the latest update. Get it now! Dust off your Katana! Some Linux version fixes are included with this update.

For those of you Ninja enough to complete the challenge levels, 5 brand new levels have been added with the latest update. Get it now! Dust off your Katana! Some Linux version fixes are included with this update.

You can watch cutscens in your selected language, German, French and Russian.

You can watch cutscens in your selected language, German, French and Russian.

You can now enjoy being a Ninja on your Linux box!

You can now enjoy being a Ninja on your Linux box!

New languages have been added to the latest game update. German, French and Russian.

New languages have been added to the latest game update. German, French and Russian.

Shadow Blade: Reload is now on sale! Grab it if you dreamt of being a Ninja!

Shadow Blade: Reload is now on sale! Grab it if you dreamt of being a Ninja!

Today's update includes a few minor bug fixes. Thank you for those of you who helped us and reported these issues. The issue with the missing achievements is resolved.

Today's update includes a few minor bug fixes. Thank you for those of you who helped us and reported these issues. The issue with the missing achievements is resolved.

A new update is ready to download for you. This version has a fix for the Xbox One controller issue on Windows 10. There is an option in game settings now to enable or disable using the Xbox One controller on Win10. You might need to disconnect your controller the first time in order to enable that option in settings and you should be good to go afterwards. The levels with missing time information have been fixed and overall this build includes a few more minor bug fixes. Have a great time being a Ninja!

A new update is ready to download for you. This version has a fix for the Xbox One controller issue on Windows 10. There is an option in game settings now to enable or disable using the Xbox One controller on Win10. You might need to disconnect your controller the first time in order to enable that option in settings and you should be good to go afterwards. The levels with missing time information have been fixed and overall this build includes a few more minor bug fixes. Have a great time being a Ninja!

A new update is ready to download for you. This version has a fix for the Xbox One controller issue on Windows 10. There is an option in game settings now to enable or disable using the Xbox One controller on Win10. You might need to disconnect your controller the first time in order to enable that option in settings and you should be good to go afterwards. The levels with missing time information have been fixed and overall this build includes a few more minor bug fixes. Have a great time being a Ninja!

We are extremely glad to say that Shadow Blade: Reload is no longer in Early Access and you can get the full version of the game from today. The game will be heavily maintained by the developers from now on.

We are extremely glad to say that Shadow Blade: Reload is no longer in Early Access and you can get the full version of the game from today. The game will be heavily maintained by the developers from now on.

The full version will be released on August 10th! The Digital Deluxe edition will also be available including a comic book, the art book and the game original sound track. Becoming a Ninja is at your fingertips!

The full version will be released on August 10th! The Digital Deluxe edition will also be available including a comic book, the art book and the game original sound track. Becoming a Ninja is at your fingertips!

This update includes all the game story, narrated in motion comics format. All game levels are in, the main boss fights will be added with the next update. Getting very close to full release.

The update for version 0.85 is available with big enhancements! 2 New Chapters with Hardcore/MasterClass Difficulties (Dungeon, Dojo) Added New Boss Fight New Enemies (drones) Chapter 5 Art (hugely) Improved Many storytelling, gameplay and visual Improvements for the first 4 Chapters Shadow Challenge Mode Added (contain first 10 shadow challenges) Visual Loading Hints Added Hints to Pause menu Gallery Added Credits Added Some Control Improvements Scoring System Updated Various Bug Fixes

The BIG update is here! This update introduces you to the game story! In this version: - Game story for the first three chapters - Enhanced game menus - Highly polished level structures - Enhanced game graphics - New combat features for Kuro - The first two boss fights - Enemy introduction cutscenes - New music - Full leaderboard integration for the new levels - Game hints - 3 Difficulty levels for the game - Various bug fixes

The 0.7.5 update which is live now contains a whole new level system for the game with a redesigned game menu system. Level selection happens on the game map now, the story that fully describes the events happening on this map will be added very soon in the next updates so stay tuned for great additions to the game!

The next big update which will be here very soon will have a completely overhauled menu system with enhanced level design based on your feedbacks. Stay tuned Ninjas! Story mode is also in the horizons :).

Now you can easily share your levels with the rest of the players and enjoy running and slashing in their dojos! Version 0.7.0 is available and includes the following: - Steam workshop integration, Upload level, browse and download+menus - Steam Cloud for user profiles and game saves - Leaderboard global score paging - Minor bug fixes

We are busy implementing the Steam Workshop features with the game so that you can build your own levels with the Dojo Creator and share them with the community easily and try out other community built levels. This feature will be available in the next game update!

The 0.6.7 update focuses on improved graphics, here are the details: - Rendering Improvement (Deferred Lighting Pipeline) - Dynamic Shadows - Anti-aliasing, bloom, SSAO settings added to graphics options - Various bug fixes

Big update, version 0.6.6 added new challenging levels, leaderboards (see who is the better Ninja among your friends!), achievements (the first round) and the following: First set of achievements added! More to come. Fixed second time going to Dojo editor without exiting game All Hardcore and Masterclass levels of Chapter 1 (Dojo) Added First 4 Hardcore and Masterclass levels for Chapter 2(Jade city) Added Polished some of Chapter 1 levels, based on videos and heat maps Basic Leaderboard for Levels Performance optimization of level selection screen General graphic improvement

Update 0.6.5 Version and level number indicator Patch Notes window added (Dash + Down) now perform dive attack too Shuriken regeneration visual Hide mouse cursor ingame Fixed a Bug that would cause cloth being visible after death Fixed a Bug that would cause player run in a direction when using gamepad Feedback menu layout fix on smaller resolutions

Here are the enhancements for this build, major improvements for using the Gamepad controllers are added: Shuriken Hit bug fix Option menu dropdowns bug fix Use XBoxController as the default controller scheme Option menu controller and keyboard navigation fix Level selection menu chapter navigation bug fixed Added Shift and Controller shoulder buttons as shortcuts for changing chapters Kuro Scarf fixed both in game and menu Dojo Editor Items Icons Music/Sfx Mute Setting bug fixed

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Key Features

• Epic NINJA Platforming: Test your skills in fast-paced platforming, mastering the skills of the ninja to breeze through challenging levels.
  
• Vicious NINJA Combat: Kill your enemies with extreme prejudice through the mastery of the katana, shurikens and kusarigama!
  
• Shadow Ninja: Attack the guards before they see you and alert all other mobs.
  
• Story Campaign: Fully voiced motion comics tell the story of Kuro?s plight to restore balance!
  
• More than 50 Challenging Levels: Environmental hazards, rifle-toting warriors and many more challenges await a hardened warrior.
  
• Level Secrets: Raw speed doesn?t guarantee the highest rank. A true ninja is ever vigilant, aware of any possibly hidden areas.
  
• Ninja = Hardcore: Cleared the normal campaign? Prepare for the ?Hardcore? variation and if you dare, the ultimate ?Master Class? version awaiting only the foolhardy.
  
• Challenge Modes and Leaderboards: Feel the need to gloat? Challenge yourself in these specially crafted stages only for the masters. Compare your stats with friends and other players as you fight for the top of the leaderboards!
  

Additional Features

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• Processor: 2.8 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo or betterMemory: 1 GB RAM
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• Graphics: Dedicated video card recommended