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Very well thought out game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: November 19, 1999
Author: Amazon User

A rarity it seems these days, but Tenchu focuses on gameplay rather than fancy and colorful graphics. Atlthough the graphics are solid, they are not earth shattering. This game provides the gamer with exactly what he/she wants with an easy control setup that allows anyone to jump right in and start hacking up the evil henchmen. However it also provides the deeper challenge of improving your techniques to eliminate foes without being detected, requiring lots of practice and patience to master. Even after beating this game, it is still fun to play various levels over again. Be warned that this game is geared towards a mature audience.

SNEAK AWAY AND PLAY

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: December 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Years ago, I purchased a PSX just to play Bushido Blade (being a Nintendo devotee). A couple of months later, I read about a cool import game in Tips & Tricks. Based on just a paragraph's worth of review, I tracked down the import version of this game on the off chance that it (like several other games) might not see domestic distribution. I also had the Japanese chip installed in my PSX just to play it. While not being able to read the instructions, I still had an awesome time slinking and skulking around the feudal setting of Tenchu. Imagine my delight when this game was released here with minor screen changes but the same incredible action. For the Tenchu lover completionist, be sure to check out Noriyuki Asakura's out of print soundtrack CD (that contains 12 tracks from the game) and Brady Games excellent strategy guide.

Stalking doesn't get better than Tenchu

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: July 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Tenchu: Stealth Assasins is one of those rare games that play like nothing else. Your ninja rope and ninja agility make you feel completely free to move about the large towns, cities, forests, caves, and other realistic locations in the game. The music is absolutely hauntingly Japanese, with appropriate but creepy sound effects to heighten tension. And no matter how many people tell you differently, this is not Metal Gear Solid in Japan. Metal Gear Solid was about stealth, Tenchu is about stalking. All of these add up to a zen-like feel as you carefully study the landscape, the retreat routes, and your soon-to-be-dead victim. It's just a lot of fun. The only potential caveat I can see in Tenchu is the somewhat slower gameplay. The exclusively arcade gamers will be turned off by the idea of having to think about killing your victims before running in with swords twinkling in the moonlight. Then again, I've known people to watch guards for as much as five minutes, and as little as three seconds. If that's too much time for you, that's too bad. Because, after all, this game is still a lot of fun.

Lord Godha expects much of you!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: March 12, 2000
Author: Amazon User

"Tenchu: Stealth Assassins" is one of the best PSX games ever! A ninja simulator that shows how good you are with stealth! The graphics are awesome, the realism is great, (e.g.: The corpses stay in the place where you killed them, they don't disappear into thin air, and you can remove limbs from your enemies, and the enemy AI is great) and the music is cool. The voices are bad, (Rikimaru's is about the only decent voice) but hilarious, especially Naotada Sekiya (for those who don't own this game, I'm not expecting you to figure out who he is) who talks to you before you enter the Training Mode. There are so many cool Ninja tools to use from your shuriken, to poison rice, to lightning bolts that strike from your hand! The armor in this game makes the Ninja look even better! "Never harm the innocent." Start with the Training Mode to get the feel of the Ninja before heading out to some of the most exciting missions.

The one and only

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've played a few so-called Ninja games, but nothing comes close to the strategic adventure of Tenchu. This is my favorite PSX game, along with the original Metal Gear Solid. The game depicts a very brutal period of time in 16th century Japan. The Ninja code: Live by honor, Kill by stealth is essential in each of the 10 different levels.
Although the graphics are average(compared to PS2), the gameplay is top-notch. The 2 Ninjas, Rikimaru and Ayame have slightly different fighting styles. Unlike similar, corny Ninja games, Tenchu is not an all-out bloodfest. Sure, you can run around and slaughter everyone in sight, but your ratings and score will be very low. At the completion of each level the Ninja is rated on his mission from Thug to GrandMaster.
The Ninja can carry 5 different items such as poison rice, grenades,smoke bombs,etc.. Theres also a variety of combat styles that can be used during intense battles. Most of the guards can be taken out with one [move] in stealth mode. But if you're spotted, be prepared to [defend yourself], because the guards will not back down. Theres also a tough villian at the end of each mission. It's very hard to beat these guys in combat, so it would be wise to carry a [weapon] or two.
The Ninja encounters every kind of villian you could imagine. Fire- breathing zombies, wolves, a grizzly bear, Pirates with [weapons] and a guy that resembles Marilyn Manson in the first level!
I find Tenchu to be a very fun and challenging game to play. My goal is to achieve "GrandMaster" in all 10 levels using the "difficult play" mode. So if you're into adventure-based Ninja games or a fan of Martial Arts, then Tenchu is for you.

Become one with the NINJA..

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 15, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Think of this game as Snake (from Metal Gear Solid) as a Ninja in feudal Japan.

This game was a lot of fun: sneaking up on your enemies, and doing it right so you can slice their throat open (oops, did I mention there's some blood here). There are a number of weapons as well as bombs/mines, rice, and throwing stars (& so on). Although it's a simple game: make your way through the level (killing and/or sneaking) until you find the boss, finish him off, next level, til you get to ultimate bad guy.. there is space to roam in this world. Don't think it's some ancient side scroller or anything like that... there's places to roam, though not as much as Zelda. And it gets quite difficult.

Also, you are graded, so to speak. If you are not spotted like a good little ninja, you are dubbed Grand Master Ninja. If you just hack your way through the bad guys like a blender, you are a THUG! Get the idea.. there's other gradations imbetween there...

For me, the particular characteristic that makes me remember this game fondly and laugh is the American voice acting. It is BAD. It is so goofy, and I don't know if they were trying to be serious, but it makes me laugh SOOO hard; something along the lines of 'what have you done!?you've killed my sister.. prepare to die... kinda thing. Definitely did not ruin the game in any way for me.. the story is fine & the game is good. Try it out.. Get it if you like this kind of genre. =^^=

Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is excellent.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 02, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I think Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is one of the best games evermade, and it is definitely one of the best, if not the best game for Playstation. This game is addictive, creeping around like a true ninja. Which ever way you do it it's so much fun. The graphics are flawless, the music is perfect and the gameplay is excellent. Everybody with a Playstation should definitely buy this game.

The Best Stealth Ninja Game Ever!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best stealth game besides Metal Gear Solid. The playbility is solid, the fun factor is through the roof, the graphics are good, but most of all, this game is just enjoyable. If you are a fan of stealth games, ninja games, or are just in the mood for a great game, this game is definetly for you. Buy this game as soon as you can!!!!

awsome game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is the best ninja game ever created and if you like stealthy games this and metal gear solid are the best ever made on any console the samuria sort of action is totaly awsome. Too much for kids under 12 same with metal gear solid.

one of the best ninja games yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

The game Tenchu Stealth Assassins is one of the best ninja games ever. It is a very intense game and has extreme violence. There are ten intense levels, and two characters to chose from. One male and one female. There are many weapons you can choose from such as a grappling hook, poison rice, colored rice, shirukens(throwing stars) and many more. To beat the game you can do one of two things, have this game be an all out hacking fest, or two be a stealth ninja and only kill when you must. You are also rated at the end of each level. If you get the highest rating you will recieve more items. This game is probably one if not the best ninja games ever. There are other stealth and fiting games around but none compare to the gory graphics and awsome gamplay of Tenchu Stealth assassins. Although I say this game is very good there are still some flaws. Like whe cluthing to the wall you can pretty much see through the wall but that will not keep you from playing this game. it is a difficult game but not a boring one. I enjoyed and I think you would too.

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