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Tianzhu Hong (Asia)

PlayStation 2
Reviewed in
2003
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Tianzhu Hong is the Chinese cut of Tenchu Wrath of Heaven. Stylish ninja stealth, refined takedowns and feudal Japanese mood. For Chinese-speaking shadow fans.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
A Hudson Soft and SCEK action game released in 2003, exclusively distributed in Asian markets (Tianzhu Hong = Tenchu Red). Chinese and Korean adaptation of the Japanese Tenchu Kurenai with language localization for non-Japanese Asian regions. Signature stealth mechanics, two ninjas Rin and Tatsumaru, missions in Sengoku Jidai Japan. Asian-exclusive Tenchu franchise distribution.

Tianzhu Hong review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2,2 GB 📅24/04/2003
Published by Object Software

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Collector interest

Tianzhu Hong, the Chinese-language Asian edition of an entry in the Tenchu ninja stealth series, transposing its furtive assassinations into a medieval Japan. Its interest lies in this rare regional localization of a cult series and its limited distribution rather than broad demand. A niche piece for Tenchu fans attentive to the saga's Asian editions.

Is Tianzhu Hong still worth playing in 2026?

Stealth from K2 and known in Japan as Tenchu Kurenai, Fatal Shadows continues the series following two heroines in feudal Japan, where assassination from the shadows and discretion take priority over open combat. The tension of the silent hunt, the verticality of the levels and the twilight mood win over fans of stealthy ninjas. The temperamental camera, a dated AI and the recycling of the formula temper the whole. A good stealth game for fans of shadow ninjas and of the Tenchu series.

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