| Shadow Assault: Tenchu | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
| Publisher(s) | FromSoftware |
| Series | Tenchu |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | October 8, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Action, puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Shadow Assault: Tenchu is a 2008 action game by FromSoftware for the Xbox 360. It is a part of the Tenchu series. Shadow Assault: Tenchu received mixed reviews from critics.
The game places the player in charge of one of several selectable characters from the Tenchu universe. Players are given a task to complete on the level, playing out much like Bomberman , where players must place ninja traps and other items on the field for enemies to run afoul of.
Enemies in the game have a hit point total, displayed above their heads, and a line of sight grid, shown as yellow squares over the regular terrain. When a player is spotted by a unit, its sight turns to red squares, and it begins to chase the player. After a time, if the player has yet to be reacquired by the enemy, it will return to its original pathfinding.
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 46/100 [1] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| 1Up.com | C [2] |
| GameSpot | 5.5/10 [3] |
| IGN | 4.7/10 [4] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 5/10 [5] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 5/10 [6] |
Shadow Assault: Tenchu received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. [1]
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