Underplayed Gems

Tenchu: Return From Darkness (2004)

Tenchu: Return From Darkness cover
Developer
K2 LLC
Publisher
Activision, FromSoftware
Platforms
Xbox
Genres
Adventure

How it feels

A tense, shadow-stepping stealth-assassin adventure through a war-torn historic Japan.

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About

The violent rebellion and civil strife that have torn through the heart of 16th century Japan appear to be drawing to a close. But the mysterious Tenrai has begun a quest to conquer the country by amassing an army of ninjas and lords of darkness. Your master, Lord Gohda, has called upon you, a cunning stealth assassin, to stop Tenrai and his disciples before all is lost. Explore 11 incredibly detailed levels, including two new single-player maps and experience online stealth ninja action via Xbox Live, playing with a friend in two-player co-op mode featuring all-new stealth kills or choose from 20 playable characters and go head to head in deathmatch mode.

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Screenshots

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