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 | Title : Tenchu 3: Wrath of Heaven
Author : Activision
Release Date : 20030307
Binding : CD-ROM
Regular Price : $
Amazon.com Price : $42.99
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Editorial Reviews :
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is the third in the successful mission-based stealth series that first appeared on the PlayStation in 1998; few changes have been made to the basic format. Players can once again choose to be either Rikimaru, the silent sword-wielding assassin, or Ayama, the acrobatic younger ninja. Both characters pass through the same game world, but each has slightly different goals that take them on different routes. A third character can be unlocked later on.
During the first mission, you're required to choose a number of weapons to aid you in your immediate tasks. Throughout the game, more and more weapons--from melee to ranged weapons--are added to your arsenal depending on your performance during each level; your chosen weapons dictate how you approach the mission goals. The silent approach is always encouraged, and there's a variety of graphically satisfying stealth kills that will only work if you remain elusive and strike unexpectedly and silently.
Aside from the stealth kills, the game is a mixed bag in terms of its graphics. Light shimmers off your sword menacingly, but the environments are bland and repetitive, and the game fails to maximize on differences between light and dark areas in ways that might have added to the experience. Also, the stealth dynamic is made less challenging by the shortsightedness and slow reactions of the enemy guards and the iffy AI. Since guards give up searching for you within seconds and are unable to follow you through doors, this potentially atmospheric and tactical stealth game is actually just a hack-and-slash arcade romp. Multiplayer options are included, though, so if you feel the need for a more realistic opponent, you may want to call a friend.
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is still an enjoyable experience despite its flaws. It’s just a shame that, after doing so much to establish and define the stealth-game genre, it fails to raise the bar or introduce any novel elements. The game feels more like an update of the first Tenchu, and while this is no bad thing, fans will probably be expecting more. --Chris Ryan, Amazon.co.uk
Buyer Reviews :
Tenchu 3: The Wrath of Heaven is certainly a worthy successor to its two predecessors. It continues along the same intriguing vein of taking on the role of the Azuma clan ninjas, Rikimaru and Ayame. Upon completion of the two deadly ninjas' campaigns, the new character, Tesshu (the fighting doctor), becomes available to play. The story lines for each of the characters is well presented and the various locations where the stories take place are designed quite well and provide a challenge for discovering the best routes to take in reaching the objective. There is a good amount of replay value for the game in that there are three guard layouts for each mission. The graphics for the game are excellent and a far cry from the previous games. All of the character models are animated superbly and move with a natural flow. The in-game music is also appropriate to the various settings and at times is actually quite relaxing to listen to, with its blend of traditional Japanese music and sounds that are more modern. Fortunately, in this department, the modern sounds are simply a garnish and do not overpower the traditional style music. Another nice addition is that there is an option to have either Japanese or English voices for the characters, the Japanese being the best. And of course, the stealth kills are just as brutal as ever. Any fans of the previous Tenchu games, and stealth games in general, would be wise to add this to their collection. Although the game is not nearly as difficult as some in this genre, like Hitman 2 for example, its fresh style and feudal Japan setting definitely set it apart from the crowd.
(by injin_outlaw)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Stealth action game
* Play as ninjas Rikimaru or Ayama
* Unlockable third character
* Numerous ranged and melee weapons
* For 1 or 2 players
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