Even if you have never played a Ninja Gaiden game, you will quickly find your way around because the tutorial is excellent, and later you have many opportunities to practice specific moves with your sensei.

The mere mention of the word Shinobi brings two concepts to mind for the older generation. Either it's a synonym for ninja or a game from the SEGA Master System. I'm sure that for most, a cranial flash from the 90s immediately lights up when arcades were temples, and anyone who could throw a shuriken from half a meter away became a local hero. 

Assassin's Creed Shadows starts with a desert warrior, a Spartan, a Viking, and a ninja who walk into a bar. They order drinks and reminisce about the good old days—conquering cities, charging into battlefields, and raiding monasteries.