TENCHU Z REVIEW-
Tenchu Z is an action/stealth ninja game with a long (50 mission) campaign and online co-op. The majority of the missions are simple "assassinate-the-leader" types, but there is also some, more varied, missions. They include: collect the items, meet the informant, etc. All are alike, in that they incorporate the "Stealth Kill" attack, which basically means you can score a one-hit kill, if you can remain unseen and unheard for long enough.
Online co-op is essentially just the campaign, but with up to 3 other ninjas. Progress here is not saved, and the only achievements that can be earned in this mode are the "X Number of Stealth Kills Achieved" ones. So, the only reason most will want to try this is for some online fun with friends.
A highlight of the campaign is the Ninja Village, and more specifically, the Store. In the Store, you can buy anything from ninja outfits, to skills, to items such as land mines or shuriken. I think the best part of the store, however, is the level of character customization it allows. As you earn more and more money, you can watch as your ninja goes from a simple-clothed fighter to an elaborately dressed master assassin. (pic of my ninja coming soon)
GRAPHICS: 7/10
SOUND: 8/10
GAMEPLAY: 9/10
REPLAY VALUE: 8/10
OVERALL: 8.7/10
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Coming soon....Crackdown review, Cloning Clyde review, Hitman: Blood Money review, and Prey review.
