Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins

 PlayStation
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Daily Radar
    100
    There are a few weaknesses with the collision detection, but on the whole "Tenchu 2" is gripping, sleek and cool.
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  2. Hot Games
    100
    A solid stealth ninja game that is a pleasure to play.
  3. PSX Nation
    92
    If you get into this one, it give you that same feeling you had from watching the cheesy 80's Ninja movies all over again, except for the embarrassing dubbing.
  5. IGN
    91
    Even with noticeable problems, "Tenchu II" is a rich ninja experience worth its weight in gold.
  6. GameSpot
    83
    It's still well worth your time (and it will cost you plenty of it), but expect it to provide you with no small degree of frustration along with its thrills.
  7. GamePro
    80
    It's a great game that makes you think before you act, a welcome change from all the fast action games of today.
  8. Game Fan
    72
    "Tenchu 2" remains something of a letdown, since it's missing too many of the elements that made the original so great, and doesn't fix any of the problems that plagued its predecessor.
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  9. Core Magazine
    67
    Excellent presentation and a well-implemented concept make the frequent frustration bearable, but a healthy dose of persistence is required to get the most out of this unique title.
  10. Game Revolution
    67
    If the Statue of Liberty could be driven like a car, it would be much easier to handle and control than the characters in "Tenchu 2."
  11. Gaming Age
    67
    A few of the niggling control and camera problems from the original game are still present, but if you were able to overlook them before, then you will absolutely love this sequel.
  12. Spank!
    65
    A great disappointment for PlayStation fans everywhere.
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  13. Happy Puppy
    60
    "Tenchu 2" is, when you get right down to it, a great game trying to escape from a mediocre shell.
  14. Maxim Online
    60
    Warning: Tenchu 2 requires a lot of patience and exploration, so if you’re looking for a mindless contest, maybe you should turn on a Presidential debate instead.
  15. CNET Gamecenter
    50
    While its predecessor broke new ground in the stealth-action arena, "Tenchu 2" hasn't improved much over the original, and has even taken a step back in some areas.
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Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#17 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
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#38 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 79
  3. Negative: 2 out of 79
  1. Lyserg1260
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    The best one in series. It has great story and characters. Many new stealth kills were added and now we have one story for all threeThe best one in series. It has great story and characters. Many new stealth kills were added and now we have one story for all three characters, they have different missions and meet each other, so only by finishing all 3 campaigns we will know the story in 100%. Controls were improved, the same with AI which is not that bad this time. Also mission editor is back and it's even better than in first Tenchu. Flat shading is gone, now game has smooth shading so it looks much better, but it doesn't look that good in day missions. Overall great game with huge replay value.… Full Review »
  2. bedirhankrgny
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Best ps1 game ever. This game should be in the ps store library or make a remake or remastered ı don’t know but this series must be back onBest ps1 game ever. This game should be in the ps store library or make a remake or remastered ı don’t know but this series must be back on next gen playstations. I played this game when ı was 6, now ım almost 26 years old but still on top my one of the best games category. This sequel is perfect, also Tenchu 1 and Tenchu 3 is very good but almost the same games, also Fatal Shawdows is a good game but Rikimaru isn’t in that game. I think Tenchu 2 is unique. I finished this game in ps1 after many years later, finished in computer after that in corona pandemic situation I finished in my android phone. Man ı love this game please bring it back on ps4 or ps5.… Full Review »
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 4, 2022
    8
    this is the legitimate TENCHU, there should already be a remaster of this game for current consoles
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