Shadow Assault -Tenchu-

 Xbox 360
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. 1UP
    50
    Those coming in clean to the series will wonder what the fuss is about, though -- and should probably wait for the next installment in the series instead.
  2. GameSpot
    55
    With a focus on trap deployment and confusing free-for-all multiplayer, this doesn't feel much like a Tenchu game at all.
  3. GamingExcellence
    53
    It’s easy to play and it’s challenging but with bland visuals, unimaginative design and a truly flawed multiplayer mode, the cons outweigh the pros.
  5. IGN
    47
    Tenchu: Shadow Assault feels disjointed and lacks focus. Neither dissimilar half works well alone and together they appear confused.
  6. NZGamer
    50
    Overall Shadow Assault: Tenchu feels as though the developers just wanted to put out an Xbox Live Arcade title for a quick buck, so they threw something together and slapped the Tenchu license on it.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    50
    It grows repetitive far too fast, and a few uninspired multiplayer modes do little to extend the fun. [Holiday 2008, p.74]
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  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    50
    Trouble is, it all controls a little too crisply for our liking. [Issue#37, p.117]
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  9. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    20
    An idea too small to sustain an entire game. [Jan 2009, p.104]
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