One Step forward, two steps back
Tenchu 2 is a difficult game for me to give such a melding score to, but when compared to the original, it falters in too many areas to ignore. While the voice acting, story, characters are all improved, the level design is too open and the bosses can be cheese. No checkpoints means replay 30 minutes on failed attempts. This is frustrating but not unheard of for games of this era. My biggest grip with this game is the absence of music. Tenchu: Steath Assassins had a beautiful atmospheric soundtrack that set the mood beautifully. Tenchu 2 is dead silent. In a stealth game that requires patience, music helped a lot with the waiting around that’s required. Additionally, grinding for high ranks yields insignificant awards. Overall, disappointing for someone who loves the original.
6/10
Tenchu 2 is a difficult game for me to give such a melding score to, but when compared to the original, it falters in too many areas to ignore. While the voice acting, story, characters are all improved, the level design is too open and the bosses can be cheese. No checkpoints means replay 30 minutes on failed attempts. This is frustrating but not unheard of for games of this era. My biggest grip with this game is the absence of music. Tenchu: Steath Assassins had a beautiful atmospheric soundtrack that set the mood beautifully. Tenchu 2 is dead silent. In a stealth game that requires patience, music helped a lot with the waiting around that’s required. Additionally, grinding for high ranks yields insignificant awards. Overall, disappointing for someone who loves the original.
6/10
Deathix
2 months ago