Tenchu: Stealth Assassins Classic
PlayStation · Action
Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Acquire Corp |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Tenchu |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins is an action game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Acquire Corp and published by Activision.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 160 PS1 action games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tenchu series; on the PS1 you can also try Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. The series also appears on other systems with Tenchu: Dark Secret (DS).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins 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 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins cheats & codes
2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Max Joker Command | D008CC7A
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|---|---|
| Max Reverse Joker | D00919B8
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Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins walkthroughs & guides
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Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins FAQ
When did Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins come out on the PS1?
Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins?
It was developed by Acquire Corp and published by Activision.
Is Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins multiplayer?
No. Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins is a single-player game.
How long does Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins take to play?
As an action game, Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins 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.
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