Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
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| Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven | |
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| Developer(s) | K2 LLC |
| Publisher(s) |  From Software Activision |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Release date |  March 7, 2003 PS2
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| Genre(s) | Stealth Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Rating(s) | ESRB Mature (M) |
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is the third game in the Tenchu series. It was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2003 and ported to Xbox in 2004 under the title Tenchu: Return from Darkness with graphical improvements, 2 new multiplayer characters, 2 new single player missions, extra special moves, and the ability to go online with the versus and co-op multiplayer modes.
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[edit] Storyline
The game's story follows 1 year after the events of Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. After Mei-Oh is defeated by Rikimaru, the cavern in which the characters are in starts to collapse. To save Ayame and Princess Kiku, Rikimaru lifts the giant boulder out of the way of the exit, and is seemingly trapped and left for dead. However, he somehow survives this (as explained in the game) and returns to the Azuma ninja clan.
- During Rikimaru's absence, Ayame goes on a mission to search for his body. This eventually leads to the events of Tenchu: Fatal Shadows, with the introduction of the new character, Rin.
[edit] Characters
In addition to the regular characters Rikimaru and Ayame, a third character is made playable in the game, but only after being unlocked.
This section includes differences between the characters in Wrath of Heaven and Return from Darkness.
[edit] Rikimaru
At the age of 18 (Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins), Rikimaru develops his full character, who is brave, dedicated, responsible, loyal, and filled to the brim with justice. However, at that point in time, he is still a little naive, and only after the harsh and painful lessons of Tenchu 2, does he become merciless and un-hesitant. He remains the same throughout the rest of series, though the potential of his strength does not. Rikimaru is a deadly and stealthy ninja, and makes sure not to be spotted by the enemy. He came to the point in the events of Tenchu:Stealth Of Assassins he dies while saving Ayame and Kiku but a year later he returned from the year 2000 to the 16th century during the events of Tenchu3:Wrath Of Heaven. When it came to Tenchu Senran/Z Rikimaru trained the next generation. Ayame isn't in Tenchu Senran/Z she is probably fighting Onikage or protecting the princess (Kiku).
[edit] Ayame
Since the beginning, Ayame's sense of loyalty to Lord Gohda was never as strong as that of Rikimaru's. Although she is very close to Kiku, she simply carries out her missions because that is what she had been brought up to do. This is more so evident when she leaves her lord to look for Rikimaru's body after Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. The period of Tenchu: Fatal Shadows lasted over a course of a couple of months, and during that time, Gohda was in danger of becoming vulnerable at any moment. On the other hand, the character of Ayame changed a lot in each of the successive games: in Tenchu 2, she was a cheerful, bold and overconfident little brat, and only became bitter after the tragic events with Tatsumaru. This change is portrayed in the first game, where she becomes more withdrawn and sarcastic, unlike Rikimaru, who is passionately involved in his executions, Ayame snuffs her victims out like a chore. The latest adaptation of Ayame's personality, in Wrath of Heaven, changed from being outspoken, to quiet, passive, and emotionally unstable while keeping some diluted traits of sarcasm.
[edit] Tesshu
A doctor by day and a hired assassin by night, Tesshu serves the underground organization known as Muzen. He has great respect for his boss, who orders him to kill only for justice. In the early stages of his story, he momentarily labels Rikimaru as a rival when Rikimaru steals one of his kills. Unable to forget this, he sneaks into Gohda Castle to prove to Rikimaru that he is the better assassin.
[edit] New Characters
In Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven, Mifuyu and Yuge are absent, and it has only 10 missions for Rikimaru and Ayame.
[edit] Mifuyu
Daughter of Tadokoro Kanbe, she killed her father once she discovered that Tadokoro is planning a rebellion against Gohda.
[edit] Yuge
A vassal of Tadokoro, Jinnai Sakyo convinced him to lead an attack on Gohda Castle.
[edit] Enemies
[edit] Nasu
A villain encountered early on into Wrath of Heaven. He is the Boss in Echigoya Estate.
[edit] Hamada
A traitor to Lord Gohda who's assassination is ordered among the games first missions.
[edit] Dr. Kimaira
The psychotic scientist in charge of the mechanical castle north of the ronin village.
[edit] Jinnai
Ukyo and Sakyo, leaders of a particular organization against Tesshu's master, Zennosuke.
[edit] Tajima
A drunken body guard armed with a katana and three-barreled matchlock gun
[edit] Kagura
A young magician girl, who never fights alone. When playing as Rikimaru, you encounter her together with Ganda, and when playing as Ayame, you encounter her together with a magical wolf of unknown origin, most likely summoned.
[edit] Ganda
One of Tenrai's Lords of Darkness, whom you encounter at the great buddha temple.
[edit] Mr. D CEO
Boss of a hidden mission.
[edit] Onikage
A mysterious demon/ninja who faithfully serves Mei-Oh, King of Hell.
[edit] Tadokoro Kanbe
He lead a rebellion against Gohda.
[edit] Missions
Rikimaru
- Punish the Evil Merchant
- Execute Hamada and Return to Lord Gohda
- Find the Shischishito Sword
- Kill all who follow you (absent from Wrath of Heaven)
- Cross the Ronin Village
- Rescue the Kidnapped Princess
- Retrieve the Steel from Ressai
- Stop Tadokoro's Rebellion (absent from Wrath of Heaven)
- Find Ayame's Imposter
- Infiltrate The Buddah Temple
- Assassinate the Evil Tenrai
- Assassinate the Evil Tenrai (Part 2)
Ayame
- Rescue the Village Girls
- Execute the Evil Merchant
- Assassinate the traitor Hamada
- Retrieve the Yoto Sword
- Stop Tadokoro's Rebellion (absent from Wrath of Heaven)
- Find the Jewel of Heaven (absent from Wrath of Heaven)
- Go to Red House of Zennosuke
- Escape the Amagai Castle
- Retrieve the Jewel of Heaven
- Rescue the Counsel Sekiya
- Assassinate the Evil Tenrai
- Assassinate the Evil Tenrai (Part 2)
Tesshu
- Assassinate Nasu and Echigoya
- Teach Rikimaru a lesson
- Execute the Rebellious Yuge (absent from Wrath of Heaven)
- Find the author of the message (absent from Wrath of Heaven)
- Rendezvous with Senkichi by the Waterfalls
- Escape from the Limestone Cavern
- Go to house in the Cemetery
- Return to Zennosuke
[edit] External links
- 天誅 忍大全 トップ
- Tenchu - Wrath of Heaven Synopsis and Review
- Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven at MobyGames
- Tenchu: Return from Darkness at MobyGames
- Official Site
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