Tenchu: Stealth Assassins

by ACQUIRE Corp.

1998

Adventure

Fantasy · Historical · Stealth

Excellent

Adventure

Fantasy · Historical · Stealth

Excellent

About

The game takes place in feudal Japan, introducing a pair of ninja: Rikimaru (力丸) and Ayame (彩女), members of the Azuma ninja clan since childhood. The two ninja serve the heroic Lord Gohda, and work for him as his secret spies to root out corruption and gather intelligence in his province. However, the evil demonic sorcerer Lord Mei-Oh seeks to destroy Lord Gohda, and using his demon warrior Onikage who wreaks havoc throughout Lord Gohda's province.

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Historical, Stealth
Perspective: Third person
Age Rating: M — Mature 17+

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