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Nintendo DS · Action
Tenchu: Dark Secret
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Polygon Magic |
| Publisher | FromSoftware |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Tenchu |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Tenchu: Dark Secret is an action game released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Polygon Magic and published by FromSoftware.
It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tenchu series. The series also appears on other systems with Tenchu: Stealth Assassins (PS1) and Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins (PS1). Polygon Magic also made Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for the DS.
Tenchu: Dark Secret supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Tenchu: Dark Secret is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Tenchu: Dark Secret cheats & codes
239 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max Cash | 0212DCA4
3B9AC9FF |
|---|---|
| Max Rice Ball Owned | 2212E1C8
00000063 |
| Max Rice Ball +1 Owned | 2212E1C9
00000063 |
| Max Health Rice Ball Owned | 2212E1CA
00000063 |
| Max Health Rice Ball +1 Owned | 2212E1CB
00000063 |
| Max Health Rice Ball +2 Owned | 2212E1CC
00000063 |
Tenchu: Dark Secret walkthroughs & guides
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Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Tenchu: Dark Secret FAQ
When did Tenchu: Dark Secret come out on the DS?
Tenchu: Dark Secret was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made Tenchu: Dark Secret?
It was developed by Polygon Magic and published by FromSoftware.
Is Tenchu: Dark Secret multiplayer?
Yes. Tenchu: Dark Secret supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tenchu: Dark Secret take to play?
As an action game, Tenchu: Dark Secret typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tenchu: Dark Secret on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.