Tenchu: Dark Secret

Best Value

$4388

4.8

fair

CRITICS SCORE

3.7

(9 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

5.9

(190 ratings)

Game Overview

Tenchu: Dark Secret takes place after the events of Tenchu: Birth of the Stealth Assassins (the second game in the series, but the first chronologically). The plot revolves around Princess Shizu, a young woman who is married to a cruel warlord named Lord Hakkaku. After an attempt on her life, she is discovered by Rikimaru and Ayama of the Azuma Shinobi Ryu ninja clan. They vow to protect her from further harm and discover the identity of her mysterious assailant.

The Good

Pulling off trap combos can be mildly amusing.

The Bad

Ugly, muddy graphics, numbingly repetitive mission design, mindless enemy artificial intelligence, it's either very easy or very frustrating, depending on the mission, Pointless online wifi mode.

The Bottom Line

Tenchu: Dark Secret is an action game with a difference, disposing of the normal combat systems in favour of discretion and tactics.

Where To Buy

Tenchu: Dark Secret

merchant	seller rating	price
Amazon Marketplace		$43.88

Game Features

Tenchu: Dark Secret places players in the shoes of ninja assassins charged with protecting the life of a princess. Stalk enemies with sword in hand, plant explosive traps in the underbrush or strike with an assortment of realistic ninja weaponry. With more than 40 single-player missions and the ability to construct weapons and items, Tenchu: Dark Secret is sure to keep players' sword hands busy for a long time.

Players can prove their mettle with the metal by challenging friends to a local wireless multiplayer match. Tenchu: Dark Secret boasts three unique modes and a host of options to keep each match fresh and fun. Whether players are creeping through a bamboo forest to imbed a dagger in their friend's back or setting a trap to steal his precious dumplings, they're going to need a towel to wipe the sweat from their hands.

Need a new bamboo trap? Short on shurikins? Just hop online. Tenchu: Dark Secret allows players to buy, sell and trade items via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. They can choose to transact with either friends or strangers.

Game Specs

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Mini-Games, Simultaneous, Versus

Online Features
Friends

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-4)

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Blood, Language, Violence