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RIKIMARU LIVES!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

That's right Tenchu fans, after suppossedly dying at the end of the first game, Rikimaru has managed to survive the cave-in when trying to get out of Lord Mei-ho's cave one year ago. Once he gets out, he goes back to Lord Gohda and Ayame and helps out with some of the problems that Lord Gohda faces daily. This game is very similar to the first one, in that it has the same old music and unfortunately, even worse voice acting. A big improvement however is the graphics; they have greatly improved, and now you can see clearly ahead into the background instead of encountering that annoying haze/darkness that was in the first two games which prevented you from seeing anything more than ten feet away. Also, like the first game, you perform only night missions.

You get to play as two characters: our old favorites Rikimaru and Ayame. There's also a third character to acquire after beating the game with the other two ninjas, but I only play as Rikimaru since the characters don't have their own perspectives on the same story like in part two (you see what happens to the ninjas through their own perspectives in Tenchu 2). Another pasttime you get to perform in this game is fighting against ugly demons and disturbingly gruesome zombies (the same as in the first game) and you get a special sword called the Muramasa that specializes in killing the undead (but also slowly drains you of your energy). As far as the story goes, there's a new evil villain wreaking havoc throughout Japan, Tenrai: a sorcerer who wants only more power and guess who's at his side: Onikage! I know what you're thinking, why the hell won't Onikage just stay dead?! He died twice in part one and once in part two (back when he was Suzaku the Red Sparrow). Do your best to defeat him, he's as tough as ever. Enough talk dark warriors, get this game immediately, despite it being very difficult at times, don't despair, you can do it (plus it's a lot of fun).

I rented, and I NEED $40!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

OH MY (...) GOD! I STOLE Tenchu 2: Birth of Stealth Assassains from my friend and I swear I practically worshiped that game. But this. This is like, heaven here. The graphics are really good. You get to go through castles, caverns, towns, and best of all, you get to...you get to...CUT OFF PEOPLE'S BODY PARTS!!!! AHHHH THIS IS SO COOL! I garuntee you people, if you get this game, you'll have a very fun week/end

3 and 1/2 stars. New Console, same gameplay

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Tenchu was one of those games that really WOW'ED! alot of people on the Playstation one. It's protagonist, a 16th Century Azuma ninja Rikimaru, is probably one of the more memorable and emulated characters in the more recent video game landscape. Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven brings Rikimaru and his female counterpart Ayame to the Playstation 2 with a considerable upgrade in graphics, but with pretty much the same basic design and gameplay.

The strength of the Tenchu game series is and has always been STEALTH. With few projectile weapons and no firearms, this forces the players to get "up close and personal" when taking down an opponent. You do have a variety of ninja items; shuriken, poison rice cakes, even a long bow. But your best weapon is still your katana sword. So you really have little choice but to be stealthy. The game environment does offer plenty of places to hide thanks the enhanced graphical power of the Playstation 2. One thing that is different is that developer K2 has implemented an ability upgrade system. After nine stealth kills (which are kept score in the form of Kanji characters on the bottom left hand corner of the screen) you are awarded a new ninja ability. There are quite a few abilities that can be awarded. However the cinematic that plays once the stealth kills are completed is kind of goofey. I would have liked it better if Rikimaru or Ayame picked up a scroll and read the ability aloud. This would have given the game a feel more with keeping to it's 16th century setting. But this is only a minor issue. There is also an unlockable third character named Tessu that is available once you've completed the game and a multiplayer mode. Missions for both character follow different paths and have different objectives. So you are not replaying the same missions twice with both ninjas. There are also three different enemy layouts to each level and player rankings, to increase the replay value.

The controls are basically the same as the previous Tenchu games though side stepping is a bit more difficult. One thing that bothers me about Wrath of Heaven is that Rikimaru and Ayame both move very unaturally. Their motions while running, crouching, and "sneaking" look too computerised. Often when going to a crouch they will appear "jerky". Also while running Rikimaru and Ayame appear to "skate" across the gamescape. This is kind of disappointing seeing how the first game on the Playstation 1 made Rikimaru and Ayame move with greater flow and ease. The learning curve for this game is about 30=-45 minutes (the amount of time to get used to the controls).

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is a game that favors fans of the series but shouldn't let down newcomers either. It gives you just enough to keep wanting to play and is challenging enough without becoming frustrating. Mind you that this game is rated "M" for a reason. Ninjas are not particually nice people. If you're a stealth action fan then this game will fit nicely in your game library. For the new reduced price, Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is a very good value worth checking out.

Ninja Attack!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Such a playable game, ive had the game for a while now and i believe it to be a good game. I had never played the Tenchu series games before this but because of this game it has made me want to.

Buy this game if you a remote fan of the series or just looking for some stealthy action, i have and havent regretted it at all

Tenchu 3 : Wrath of Heaven

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is a Great game.I hope Have another game like this!!!And i love Rikimaru he so Strong and handsome.Suzaku so ugly but he so strong then Rikimaru.Izaiyoi and Muramasa are my Dream sword.

Tenchu 3: Near Perfection!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

What a fantastic game! As an older gamer, it takes a lot to impress me. Most action-based games involve only action. The lack of thought and strategy it takes to win turns me off and I find myself going back to the computer to play RTS games. This wasn't the case with Tenchu 3, however. I couldn't get away from the intersecting story lines, new weapons, and of course the strategy of stealth.

The only items that could be improved are the A.I. of the enemy (which wasn't too bad), and a couple kinks in the storyline that never really pan out. Beyond that, this game is one that I see myself playing again 5 years from now! I still get it out ever-so-often and see if I can improve my mission ratings.

If you tired of the typical "hack n' slash" games and you're looking for something that offers thought, a great storyline, fantastic graphics, great weapons, and a tid-bit of Oriental history and art, then this is the game for you!

Ninja dive on over to this sweet game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm not sure how to Ninja dive, but that's why this game is so great. You get to move all smooth and stealthy, then kill a guy. It's all win-win. It's also wayyy better than the second one. I say buy it!

The best ninja simulator to date, but something is missing...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Recommendation: Worth purchasing one game of the series. Chances are you'll enjoy it, but it will be more than enough.

Tenchu 3 is a true step into the world of Japanese mythical ninja popular culture. This is a consistent theme throughout the gameplay, the music, and the story, which makes this a very fun, interesting, and educational experience for anyone who is into such scenes. The problem is, Tenchu 3 brings nothing new to the gaming experience that we haven't seen again and again other than it's theme. This, unfortunately, is bound to happen when trying to resemble something precisely.

One of the most prominent drawbacks for this game has to be the repetition of levels, enemies, stories, and unlockable skills and items. While players will be given a choice among 3 different characters with their own storylines, they will all go through the same levels, achieve the same or similar purposes, unlock the same skills and items, and fight the same enemies. Many will agree that this is a crushing flaw as the majority of what propels players to complete a game is to progress further within it. Unfortunately, this means that after completing one character's storyline in Tenchu 3, basically the player will have played through the whole game of all the characters.

As far as the gameplay goes, it is far too simplified and instead of making the game more difficult by making the gameplay more creative, Tenchu 3 relies on archaic alternatives such as having the opponents deal more damage. Most combo/special attacks give little tactical advantage for the player and enemies, instead forcing the player to rely on luck or patience to wait out the enemy's attack. As for the enemy, they will have no reason to rely on luck or patience as they are much quicker than the player and calculate actions without falter, giving them a great edge over the player. Items the player may use additionally have no real tactical purpose other than damaging or knocking the opponent off balance to leave them open to damage, making even significant battles on the child's level of play - button mashing. And in the end, engaging in combat with enemies, regardless of how difficult is it, is simply a fast pass to getting a low score, as normal combat kills are only worth 1/4th what stealth kills are. This makes the tedious combat even more annoying to deal with.

Tenchu 3 really captures its audience with the stealth killing feature. This makes plowing through fortresses of clueless enemies quite a treat. Not only is it more fun, but it is also more rewarded in score - stealth kills are the only way to achieve the best score. There are various cutscenes for the interesting ways to surprise your enemy and run them through with your sword, however unfortunately you will find that you will only see one cutscene the majority of the time as it is based on location and generally you'll be attacking from behind. Often, the graphics might be too muddy to actually calculate a plan of stealth, which can become quite tedious, sometimes even leading the player to their death. And in Tenchu 3, if you die... you begin all the way from the beginning to repeat the averagely 40 minute stage all over again. But stealth killing still remains to be quite fun, especially when coupled with the grappling hook and some of the only useful skills in the game.

In the end, a poor game can at least draw in players with an intriguing story. Well... not Tenchu 3. The story here is so pumped full of filler sub-stories that it's hard to even determine which is filler and which is not. However, the story is also pumped full of classic Japanese lore, which is a treat to anyone who is into such scenes. Additionally, the only story that is well documented in cutscenes is Rikimaru's, leaving the other characters' stories simply bland and directionless.

Could have been great!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Good graphics, great concept, great story, immersive gameplay - ALL of this completely ruined by terrible, uncontrolable camera angles. To me it wasn't worth the 5 dollars I paid for it on eBay. All they had to do was fix the camera...unbelievable.

Not a Very Good Stealth Game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I played this right after I played Splinter Cell. For those of you that played Splinter Cell, you know that Splinter Cell is a near perfect stealth game. But Tenchu is just a dumbed down stealth game in comparison.

First of all, the point of the game is to get stealth kills. I didn't like that aspect at all. The point of being a ninja is to go through the mission undetected without leaving traces. But you're just jumping around and leaving bodies everywhere.

Also, the AI is stupid. I'm so used to Splinter Cell where the enemies can hear you sneak up behind them if you're not careful. But here you don't have to stalk. You just run up and kill them. They also give up too easily. You can hide behind a tree and they'll get stumped.

Finally the camera is horrible. It is very hard to actually sneak if you can't monitor the enemy because the camera is being retarded. I think this game might be a little more fun if the camera work was better.

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