GameSpy.com
- Review by Benjamin Turner, with screen shots. Score: 74 out of 100.
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/november02/shinobips2/

Netjak
- "You can unlock various extras, but really, nothing that merits trying to go through this game, picking up all the little insignia things." Reviewed by Alkaiser with overall score [7.1] and screen shots.
- http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/ps2/shin.htm

The Electric Playground
- "There is a lot to be said for slashing and dashing. I don't think even the greatest purist will care for the save system though." Reviewed by Jason MacIsaac with screen shots and score [6.5/10].
- http://www.elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=10118

GameSpot
- "This isn't a game that everyone will like, and you can tell it would have been even better if it had spent more time in development, but those looking for a game with lots of challenge and a distinct sense of style would do well to check out Shinobi
- http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/shinobi/review.html

Contactmusic.com
- "Shinobi has a high difficulty rating but you shouldn't find yourself frustrated by this because Shinobi encourages skillful and tactful play due to all Hotsuma's moves and the properties of his soul slurping sword." Overall score [8/10].
- http://www.contactmusic.com/new/home.nsf/webpages/shinobix09x05x03

GameZone.com
- "Shinobi is an extremely difficult, linear, yet well-polished game. While it has its flaws, the game design is excellent, and the graphics are nice." Review by Steven Hopper with overall score [8.0] and screen shots.
- http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20235.htm

GamePro.com
- "Shinobi makes a huge splash on the PlayStation 2 with an innovative play engine. The challenge may be too steep for some, but it's ultimately rewarding for determined gamers." Review by Major Mike with scores and screen shots.
- http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/27049.shtml

TechTV
- "Its levels might look plain, but anyone who plays Shinobi after an hour or two will learn to ask: who cares?" Review by Miguel Concepcion with overall rating [5/5].
- http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3406732,00.html