Product Overview
- Product Name: Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- PS1 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins immerses players in a shadowy world of feudal Japan, where honor and death walk hand in hand. As Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninja operatives of the Azuma clan, you’ll infiltrate corrupt estates, silent castles, and moonlit villages in a quest to dismantle a rising evil threatening the balance of power. This is not your average action title—stealth is survival. You'll need to slip past guards, hide in shadows, and strike with precision or perish.
Every mission is a test of patience and cunning, with atmospheric design and traditional Japanese settings brought to life through moody lighting and haunting music. Each level offers multiple routes to victory, encouraging experimentation and rewarding stealth over brute force. Tenchu blends action, strategy, and immersive storytelling into a distinctly Japanese cinematic experience, creating a cult-classic foundation for the stealth genre.
Gameplay Features
- Choose between two playable ninja—Rikimaru's powerful swordplay or Ayame's speed and agility
- Master tools of the ninja trade, including grappling hooks, shuriken, poison rice balls, and smoke bombs
- Perform brutal stealth kills with unique animations and satisfying precision
- Dynamic enemy AI that reacts to sound and sight, increasing challenge and immersion
- Multiple endings based on mission performance and stealth efficiency
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was one of the first 3D stealth-action games ever created, predating Metal Gear Solid’s North American release. Originally developed by Acquire and published by Sony in Japan, the game was later released by Activision in the U.S. It stood out for its dark tone, authentic feudal settings, and emphasis on silent takedowns—a formula that would inspire generations of ninja-themed games. The game's soundtrack, composed by Noriyuki Asakura, remains one of the most hauntingly beautiful in PlayStation history and continues to resonate with fans and collectors.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1998
- Publisher: Activision
- Developer: Acquire
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 047875103726
- SKU: 4814
- Format: Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 console (PS1 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
PS1 Game Disc Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which systems support physical PS1 game discs:
| System | Supports PS1 Discs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 1 | Yes | All models play PS1 discs. |
| PlayStation 2 | Yes | All models support PS1 game discs (fat and slim). |
| PlayStation 3 | Yes | All PS3 models support PS1 discs. |
| PlayStation 4 | No | PS1 discs are not supported. |
| PlayStation 5 | No | PS1 discs are not supported. |
| Polymega (Base Unit) | Yes | Supports original PS1 discs via disc drive (emulation-based; compatibility may vary by title). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on specific disc version or copy protection used.
Important Information
- *Used jewel cases may be replaced with a brand new aftermarket one if damaged. Aftermarket cases may differ slightly in build quality from original PS1 jewel cases.
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