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The game is slammin', except.......... |
| Vincent Blacknight from Brooklyn NY United States says (4/Dec/2000): |
I think it is a great prequel to the first one, we finally get to see how Rikimaru gets his famous scar and who gave it to him, we get to see their master and a new character Tatsumaru which in my opinion is the best character in the game. But there are problems in the game starting with Ayame, she is a wack character, not to mention completely weak, it takes 40 slices just to hurt someone let alone kill them and what about the grappling hook animation, it sucks not to mention you can barely hook on to anything and the AI in the game is dumb even more than the first Tenchu. But even with all those set backs, Tenchu 2 is a perfect game for those who love the ninja such as myself. It's a must buy.
Oh yeah...the level editor rocks too!
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Level editor rocks! Kagami sucks! |
| Ronixis from Helsinki, Finland says (1/Dec/2000): |
Tenchu is just great game for a Japanese freak like me. I watch Japanese movies and cartoons (anime, manga). The feature that makes Tenchu2 ultimate is that you can feel the Japanese ninja vibes as you leap from roof to roof. Rikimaru and Tatsumaru are just great. They are not like normal characters cuz' they obey rules without question and live for honour. Ayami is only HUGE minus because she doesn't act like true ninja (bandits are filthy....yuck). Makes me shiver! Lady Kagami is even more horrible. LOOK AT THOSE CLOTHES and attidude. Oh, and level editor is best in the whole game. Without it I would't have bought Tenchu2.
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More Assassination Fun! |
| Ryan from Tenerife, Spain says (28/Oct/2000): |
Tenchu 2 doesn't differ that much to Tenchu 1 except for the usual characteristics that sequels have; more levels, items, characters and so on. I think the original is the best game I've played on Playstation, maybe equal with Driver (and yes I have played Metal Gear Solid) and Tenchu 2 expands on that with differing levels, the ability to conceal and search dead bodies and more fatalities.
But three general disappointments:
1) The camera
In my opinion, worse than the first game. For example, it no longer follows you when you grapple somewhere which, while it isn't that important to the gameplay, was ultra cool to watch and gave an even greater sensation of being a ninja.
2) The grappling hook
You could use it for practically anything in the first game whereas with Tenchu 2, it's limited to "ledges and edges" only. And like I said, the camera doesn't follow your ninja when he flies to the rooftops. Shame.
3) The graphics
The main characters seem worse than the first game
But that's being picky; the new moves, ability to swim, new fatalities, huge amount of levels, gory fatalities, amazing items more than offset the disadvantages! This is the great game I expected!
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I thought it was good |
| Ryan from Michigan USA says (3/Oct/2000): |
I thought the game lived up to its great name. The one thing that disapointed me though was the skill level involved. I played the game for one day and beat it with rikamaru. I thought the girl you have to fight at the end was a worthy oponet though due to the fact that she likes to poisen you. I also thought the red sparrow was a good fighter. I like how the levels were more in depth and longer to add some more skill involved. I also liked how the story goes, it was almost like a movie with you being the main character. The only other complaint I had was that some of the bosses were weak, this inludes the chinese warrior and the white tiger lord. Other than that I thought the game was pretty sweet. Now all I have to do is beat it with Ayame and Tatsumura.
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Basically you're looking at a |
| Adriaan Steen from Roosendaal, Holland says (18/Sep/2000): |
OK,first things first: TenchuII rocks !!
Anyone who (like myself) has played the original game to death will not be disappointed by this second installment!By that I mean, if you could put up with the slightly flawed gameplay of TenchuI you'll have no problem what so ever enjoying Activisions' second outing!
I mean let's face it,in terms of graphics Tenchu has never really been a stunner has it? But just remember that slick looking graphics don't always mean you have a killer-game on your hands! No sir! It's the playability and shear atmosphere that set some games apart.As you can probably guess these things are exactly what make TenchuII such a joy to play! There is nothing like having spent nearly five minutes working out how to get rid of those two guards standing in front of the gate and then finally delivering the deadly blow to both of them while remaining undetected by a soul!The level of excitement you get from a thing like that is way more important than how the game looks!
Ok,so apart from killer graphics TenchuII is the perfect sequel you think? Well...not exactly! Apart from a few extra options
(character movements,more levels and a killer level-editor)
TenchuII suffers heavily from recognizability!By that I mean that TenchuII is in a sense just more of the same, so unless you were a real fan of the first game there is little reason to spent another fortune on buying the sequel.
Like I mentioned above TenchuII is really a "deluxe" version of TenchuI
'nuff said !
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Looking for the series! |
| Ruben from Kennewick,Washington ~ USA says (22/Aug/2000): |
Tenchu 2 is the best game yet!!! First two characters unlock the best ninja yet . . .Tatsumaru, each with their own story lines, different levels and (killer) weaponry!Love the stealth. Bet I will be looking for the series . .(tenchu 3 and 4) Sony is already talking about making it a series due to how good they did on the first one . . .be aware! An assasine is watching you from the shadows!!!! Great game! ~Ruben
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Same old TENCHU, better storyline, more moves, more blood ! |
| Daniel Mercier from Quebec City says (15/Aug/2000): |
Tenchu2 is everything I had been bugging Activision for, two years ago, in a vivid ten-page letter and on behalf of many other fans of the first version. This is the TENCHU many of us have been praying for, and it quite frankly brings to the table the exact same intensity as the original PLUS an intriguing storyline unfolding from three different perspectives; it's art! In spite of some rather unwelcome firts-generation graphical glitches here and there, and the obvious lack of a natural successor to the amazingly pervasive original soundtrack that we were unfortunately all taking so easily for granted, the gameplay (by the fun, immersive, freaky, bloody...) remains stronger than ever. I must admit that I was a bit scared at first, even a bit disappointed (for I had lost TENCHU1's beat in favor of newer games), but by the time I got used to the updated control scheme as well as the more challenging pace of playing (one tough boss to fight openly at the end of every "stealth" mission) I was completely hooked and in love with the many improvements overall. So all my congratulations to the Activision, Acquire and Sony. As one Joe reported lately somewhere on the net, Tenchu2 is an excellent sequel in that it still provides better graphics and sound, more levels and characters, superior enemy AI, and a host of other improvements over the first title (which was already quite remarkable, mind you)!
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Ahhh,Finaly,I have been waiting for a sequel since I beat the first one. |
| Derek Tucker from Fairdale Kentucky United States says (14/Aug/2000): |
Gameplay
This is where the game stands out the most. It's unlike any game in it's genre. Once you get used to the control's and the interface the game is extremely fun to play. It encompasses stealth and action and manages not to bore either aspect. Unlike the first Tenchu, there are more, larger and more detailed levels. There are 17 story based missions and 15 already created mission editor levels which are surprisingly challenging and fun. There are also 19 new and original items that can be used and achieved throughout the game. Each character has 5 stealth kill techniques. You can swim, search and even hide bodies to keep your presence undetected. On top of all these things the story is very intriguing and well thought out.There are starting and ending FMV sequences for every level plus mid level FMV's in some levels that last three to four minutes long. The game has very high replay value with it's enormous size and mission editor that is extremely detailed for the Playstation. It also has a high difficulty, which I enjoy. Levels get noticeably harder as your progress, unlike Tenchu where level difficulty skipped around.
The only problem in this category would have to be camera angle's and control. Sometimes camera's are awkward when trying to stay hidden and still see the enemy. Control is almost identical to the first, which is not a set back once you get used to it. It can get frustrating during boss fights when trying to turn but it does not take away from the game enough to damage the experience.
Graphics
This game really shows the Playstations limitations.The overall graphic quality is not bad but for next generation system owners like my self will notice a lot of visual setbacks.A real problem with this game that does not effect the overall gameplay is the texture warping.Changing camera angles can make a straight spear hanging on the wall look like bolt of lightning with a spear head on the end.Even though some level environments may look rough or unpolished It easily makes up for it with highly detailed characters.Complete with blinking eyes and moving mouths.People are well proportioned and come in all different heights and weights.I think the greatest flaw in this category of the game would have to be the draw distance.No matter what level or time of day it is you are limited to about a 20 feet line of sight before everything disappears into a black/white foggy haze.It often can cause you to be caught by a enemy that has better sight then you.Over all the graphics are minorly dated for the playstation and do not significantly dent the extremely good gameplay.
Sound
Most of the sounds in Tenchu 2 are from the original,including blood splashing,sword slashes and stabs and jumping and landing.Sounds are done very well in Tenchu 2.My only complaint would have to be that there is not in-game music like in the first one.Music is only heard when you are fighting a boss or during a FMV.It was a nice original and atmospheric touch to the first one that would have been gladly welcomed by me in the Sequel(Prequel)but is not unforgivable.
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The best stealth game ever created!! |
| Justin from Orem, Utah USA says (10/Aug/2000): |
Ok, here's the deal. I love Tenchu. Played the first one to death and completed every level with both characters and all layouts on Grand Master. Now tell me I'm not obsessed. I absolutely love the prequal--everything about it except for one thing, where's the awesome MUSIC like the first Tenchu had. That's what made the first one so cool--or at least helped out A LOT! I have no problems with anything else in the game, i love it. Especially Tatsumaru, he has the raddest stealth kills. But someone, please tell me that there is a code or something to get music on the levels. What was Sony Computer Music Japan thinking??? Anyway, also I've discovered at least five stealth kills for each character but there is suppose to be 2 more with a total of 7 kills per character. Please email me if you have any info. The email is "tysonm< remove me > at uswest.net". Other than that--it's a complete 10!!!!
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A game Sho Kasugi would be proud of.... |
| Jeremy Dore from Lexington, Kentucky says (10/Aug/2000): |
Got the game yesterday and it's an excellent improvement over the first. I'm not dissing the first one mind you, but; the added options in Tenchu 2 make it a much better ninja game. The new character is move also excellent. I just think this game kicks utter booty!!!
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one good psx game |
| Evan from Farmington,New Mexico,USA says (7/Aug/2000): |
tenchu2 is one of the best games that i have played this year despite the same graphics as the first one it has added a create your own level option which can entertain you for hours.once you beat this game with both characters a new ninja becones available and he rocks.tenchu2 still has a pretty bad clipping problem and the camera angles somtimes screw up and this can piss you off if your being attacked.other than those minor flaws tenchu2 is a must have.
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