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PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Acquire Corp |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Tenchu |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Acquire Corp and published by Activision, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure 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 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins. The series also appears on other systems with Tenchu: Dark Secret (DS).
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins cheats & codes
1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Press Circle To Refill Life | D00C5008
0020
800EA73C
0064 |
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Tenchu: Stealth Assassins walkthroughs & guides
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Tenchu: Stealth Assassins FAQ
When did Tenchu: Stealth Assassins come out on the PS1?
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Tenchu: Stealth Assassins?
It was developed by Acquire Corp and published by Activision.
Is Tenchu: Stealth Assassins multiplayer?
No. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is a single-player game.
How long does Tenchu: Stealth Assassins take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tenchu: Stealth Assassins 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.