Shinyuden

Shinyuden at a Glance

Shinyuen operates as a Japanese independent publisher founded in 2013, though their active release history on PlayPile spans from 2018 through 2024. The company has published 12 games and developed two titles within this timeframe. Their catalog shows a clear preference for the Nintendo Switch with 11 releases, followed by PC platforms where they have issued 10 games. Smaller numbers appear on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and newer generation consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The data indicates a strategic focus on adventure titles, which make up nine of their entries, alongside eight indie games and four puzzle experiences. The publisher specializes in retro and classic licenses according to their bio. Their output has grown over time with only four games released in the 2010s compared to eight in the 2020s. This growth suggests a shift toward higher volume in recent years. Their top rated title is Noahmund from 2018, which holds an 80 out of 100 score. Other notable releases include Retro Revengers from 2023 with a 62 rating and more recent entries like Retro Mystery Club Vol.2: The Beppu Case in April 2024. They also published Menseki Genius, Red Colony 3, and Prehistoric Life Puzzles between 2021 and 2022. Quality trends show a mixed but generally positive average rating of 71 across the two rated titles. One game falls into the great category while the other is good. There are no titles in the mixed or poor ranges among those with user scores. However, the sample size is small since only two games have been rated on IGDB. The rest of their catalog remains unrated. Their genre list includes shooter, role-playing, platform, strategy, sport, and visual novel elements, though these categories represent fewer releases than their primary focus areas. Shinyuden maintains a modest footprint with 13 total games listed, focusing heavily on niche retro styles rather than mainstream blockbusters.

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