TENCHU 2 - BIRTH OF THE STEALTH ASSASSINS
Official Title  Tenchu 2 - Birth of the Stealth Assassins
Common Title  Tenchu 2 - Birth of the Stealth Assassins
Serial Number(s)  SLES-02462
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Action  / Adventure

Developer  Acquire Corp.
Publisher  Activision.
Date Released  3 October 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLES-02462
Serial Number In Disc SLES-02462
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
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( .bin / .cue )
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Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
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From the back cover.
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French
Menus and gameplay are in French.

With the threat of civil war at an all-time high and bloodthirsty warlords in pursuit of territory and regional recognition, Japan desperately needs an intervention -- a group of heroes that will band together and save the once peaceful land. When desperation sets in, the common man looks to the House of Gohda; Lord Gohda Matsunoshin enlists the services of deadly, shadow warriors known as the Azuma Ninja in times of dire need.

Matsunoshin has called upon three young warriors: Rikimaru, Ayame and Tatsumaru; the aforementioned characters, excluding the latter, were called upon in Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. Whereas Rikimaru is a tranquil, ardent ninja, the dagger wielding Ayame has a rebellious attitude -- she's also the youngest of the three. With exceptional sword abilities and having been trained as a future leader of the Azuma Ninja, Tatsumaru is the most prominent of the three. Together, they'll not only have to save the House of Gohda from an unparalleled evil, the young ninjas must improve their stealth and further develop their skills.

Developed by Acquire, Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins is a prequel to Tenchu: Stealth Assassins; the events found within this game happened before those in the original. Retaining the third-person 3D viewpoint and stealth tactics, this prequel features over 21 new techniques including devastating deathblows and weapon combinations. Depending on which character you choose will determine your fighting style as each comes with his or her own unique weapons. Unlike the original, characters can now swim through trenches and other bodies of water. Additionally, players now have the option of dragging dead corpses into secluded areas; if someone sees a dead body, they're going to know something's wrong and begin combing the area for clues.

There are 29 unique missions involving the assassination of certain warlords, the protection of innocents and the elimination of unwanted troops. While you could run out in the open, the point behind this series is to remain undetected and silently slay the given targets. This involves propelling yourself onto rooftops and trees with a grappling hook and quietly sliding around walls while focusing on the surrounding environment. Finishing missions without being seen will earn you higher rankings and secret goodies; if your only concern is to finish the game, feel free to rush through each level. Rankings are as follows: stealth kills are 20 points and normal kills are five points with 150 and 30 point deductions coming in the form of murdering an innocent and being spotted; if you remain unseen throughout an entire level, you're awarded 300 points.

In addition to your characters' default weapons, you'll have access to a wide variety of Azuma Ninja weapons and items including flaming arrows, mines, colored rice used for navigational purposes, poison rice, throwing stars and healing potions. Once you've been detected by an enemy, use the leaves of stealth to disorient him; after the effect wears off, your character will be positioned behind the enemy, waiting to cut his throat or snap his neck.

Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins also includes a Mission Editor that allows to create your very own mission objectives and 3D worlds. After giving the mission a name and objective, you can utilize the terrain or character editor and begin constructing a level; building either a dojo or village-type level, you'll have access to textures and prefabricated items found within the actual game. Although the developers denied players full use of the game's engine editor (there are no backgrounds in custom made scenarios), it allows you to adjust terrain heights, place trees and assorted items and set patrolling paths for the enemy forces you put into the map.

  Manufacturer's description:

Live by Honor. Kill by Stealth.

Before the events of Tenchu, the House of Gohda is rocked by betrayal. As shadow warriors Rikimaru. Ayame and Tatsumaru, you are called on to restore pride to the name of your master. For you have been born to a life of honor...a life of stealth.

Discover even more ways to slay your foes with 21 new stealth kill techniques.
Take on the role of three ninja assassins, each with their own story and fighting techniques.
Create an infinite number of missions with the Mission Editor mode and share your stealth adventures by trading via memory card or over the internet.
Strike from the shadows in 29 new day and night stealth missions.
Utilize a variety of new ninja weapons and items, like flaming arrows and invisibility.
Conceal and search bodies, swim, and hide underwater using a bamboo reed to breather.

Create your own stealth ninja missions with the Mission Editor mode!

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Medieval Japan & ninja themes.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  Yes
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.2.0.5
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Yes.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Advance / Run forwards:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Up
  Move left or right:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Left or Right
  Retreat / Walk backwards / Defend:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Down
  Jump:  X Button
  Defend:  Circle Button
  Use item:  Triangle Button
  Attack:  Square Button
  Stealth:  R1 Button
  Select item:  R2 or L2 Button
  Look around:  L1 Button
  Map:  Select Button
  Pause game:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Enable all missions -   At the mission select screen highlight a blank mission, hold Square and press Right, Left, Down, release Square, hold Circle and press Left, Right, Up, keep holding Circle, hold Square and press Up, Down 
  Instant kills in story mode -   Pause the game and press R1, L1, R1, L2, hold Triangle and press Down, Down, Down, Up 

 
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 NTSC-J:
  • Rittai Ninja Katsugeki Tenchu 2 [SLPS-03040]   
     
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  • Tenchu 2 - Birth of the Stealth Assassins [SLUS-00939]   
     
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  • Tenchu 2 - Birth of the Stealth Assassins [SLES-02452]   
     
  • Tenchu 2 - Birth of the Stealth Assassins [SLES-02463]   
     
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