Abstract: Ninjas are plain f****g cool. These ruthless yet stealthy assassins are perhaps the most bad ass things to come out of Japan (besides Ichi the Killer). They’ve been used in video games for a while now but it wasn’t until I played Ninja Gaiden...
Abstract: June 20, 2007 - The Tenchu name is unmistakable. With a new ninja-flavored fury coming out almost every year with the Tenchu insignia, it's easy to get caught up in the nostalgia and history of the series. However, sometimes games aren't as good as they c...
Abstract: Microsoft Games Studio Tenchu is by far the most "cult" game there is. Tenchu has never really gained the popularity of Metal Gear or Splinter Cell although I would argue that it is better than both. Well, Tenchu Z might just make me change my tune. ...
Abstract: As far as the visuals are concerned, Tenchu Z is not what we have come to expect from a next-generation console game. My first area of concern is that the character models come across as somewhat average as nothing really stands out with them. On a pos...
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Published: 2007-06-28, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
Best Tenchu yet; tons of items and ninja gear; lots of stealth kill variety.
Good lord its ugly; repetitive beyond belief; crap multiplayer; sludgy controls.
As Tenchu games go, you could do a lot worse than Tenchu Z, which is by no means much of a compliment. The franchise has been plagued by sludgy controls for as long as we can remember (a tradition for games from Japanese developer From Software), so it...
Published: 2007-06-21, Author: James , review by: Geek.com
Abstract: Tenchu Z is a stealth-action ninja title. It is violent and delicious, but not for the reasons you might expect. “Real” ninjas apparently don’t fight everyone in the open; they sneak up from behind most people and execute them. It may ta...
Abstract: Of the few things in this world that truly rule, super-sized dolphins with telepathic powers, donkeys that cast lightning bolts from their tails, and Ninjas top the list. Throw any of these things in the lead role of a video game and theoretically wev...
Abstract: Familiarity breeds contempt. It is yet another assassination mission. With the toss of a grappling hook, youve quickly scaled the perimeter. The elevated perch provides a view of the patrolmen making rounds. This could be tricky - fortunately youve a...
Abstract: Since it’s inception on the original PlayStation, the Tenchu series has been providing ninja-stealth action to the masses, taking on ninja arts in a way that other ninja action games don’t. Relying more on deception and sticking to the shadows...
Despite all of the flaws, the game is still basically fun. If you liked the predecessor Tenchu games, then you’ll like Tenchu Z, at least a little. FromSoftware and K2 must have obviously not devoted a lot of their resources to this game, though. A...
