Tenchu Shinobi Gaisen is an enriched version of Tenchu with additional missions. The first 3D stealth ninja game in history with its grappling hook and silent elimination mechanics is even more complete. For fans of the first Tenchu wanting more missions.
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Japanese Acquire expansion of original Tenchu, adding new missions and characters. Created by Acquire and Sony Music Entertainment, released in 1998 in Japan under the Rittai Ninja Katsugeki Tenchu Shinobi Gaisen title. Over eight new missions, two new playable characters with Tatsumaru and an expanded boss, more additional ninja gadgets and Noriyuki Asakura oriental soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Rittai Ninja Katsugeki Tenchu Shinobi Gaisen title.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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An expanded Japanese take on the original Tenchu, Shinobi Gaisen adds missions to the pioneer of 3D ninja stealth. Released by Sony Music in Japan, it mainly appeals to fans seeking the fullest version of the founding entry, with its playable bilingual interface. Cheap and common loose, it's sealed pricing that soars, with no deep demand beyond the dedicated Tenchu circle.
Is Rittai Ninja Katsugeki - Tenchu - Shinobi Gaisen still worth playing in 2026?
A stealth action game from Acquire, Tenchu was a pioneer of 3D stealth, putting the player in the shoes of a ninja who must move through the shadows, scout targets and carry out silent assassinations in a polished feudal Japan. The tension of the discreet approach, the detection gauge and the array of ninja tools create a real infiltration experience for the time. The fickle camera and uneven AI have aged. A founding title to recommend for fans of stealth games and ninja atmosphere.
