Tenchu Wrath Of Heaven Multiplayer

[Crisoforo Schuhmacher]

Activisions Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven, the third game in the Tenchu series, combines stellar graphics, exquisite level design, and harrowing stealth-based gameplay that lives up to the standards set by the series. Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven offers three playable characters, 27 single-player missions, dozens of ninja items and abilities, and a multiplayer mode--and this GameSpot Complete Game Guide covers everything!

General Strategies--This section provides general strategies for consistent success in Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven. Here you'll find tips on remaining stealthy and using combat techniques when a direct battle becomes necessary. Items and Abilities--This section covers items and abilities for all three Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven characters: Rikimaru, Ayame, and Tesshu. You'll find item descriptions and strategies, the locations of hidden items (such as the stone of power and Rikimaru's and Ayame's alternate weapons), and a full description of all the abilities and how to unlock them. Rikimaru Mission Walk-Throughs--This section covers mission walk-throughs for Rikimaru. The walk-throughs include briefings, objectives, and a proven solution for completing the mission. You'll find specific tips for handling particular guards and discover the location of hidden items. Ayame Mission Walk-Throughs--Covers mission walk-throughs for Ayame. Tesshu Mission Walk-Throughs--Covers mission walk-throughs for Tesshu. Bonus Mission Walk-Through--Provides a mission walk-through for the bonus mission Through the Portal. Multiplayer Strategies--This section provides general multiplayer strategies for versus and cooperative game modes. Cheat Codes--Reveals Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven cheat codes, including those for unlocking missions, layouts, and characters and for restoring health.

This section provides general strategies for consistent success in Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven. Here you'll find tips on remaining stealthy and combat techniques for when a direct battle becomes necessary.

It's certainly possible to play Tenchu as a straight-up action game--just rampage through the villages, rooms, and tunnels within each mission without a care in the world about remaining hidden or preventing enemy guards from detecting your presence. But Tenchu isn't that type of game. There are significant rewards for remaining stealthy and eliminating enemies using stealth. Remain undetected during a mission and you'll unlock a special item or fill the kuji meter (by accumulating stealth kills) to unlock a special ability. Here are some tips on remaining stealthy and avoiding direct combat whenever possible.

In outdoor levels, strive to remain on rooftops. You're much harder to detect on rooftops and above patrolling guards. Combine the height advantage with crouching and you're virtually undetectable. You can traverse rooftops to avoid guards completely or wait until they approach below you then drop down and execute a stealth kill.

You're much harder to detect when crouched. If you've been spotted but not identified as a threat, then try crouching immediately. More often than not, the ki meter will return to unaware. If the ki meter remains on spotted, roll to the left or right (hit X while crouched and press the left analog stick left or right) to maneuver close to a wall or object to avoid detection.

Observe enemy patrols. Often they patrol back and forth and remain stationary to look in a particular direction for a short period of time. Don't attempt to approach a guard that's standing still (unless he never moves). Wait until the guard actually begins to move away from you before approaching. If a moving guard is standing still, he may turn around in your direction before you can execute the stealth kill. It's much safer to wait until he's walking away from you.

If you are detected, strive to execute a stealth kill. Simply hide from the pursuing enemy by ascending to a rooftop or a ledge or by hiding in another room. You receive more points for a stealth kill (20 points) than for a normal kill (5 points). If you're striving to achieve a high score to unlock the special items, stealth kills are extremely important.

The type of stealth kill you perform depends on how you approach the enemy. For instance, approaching the enemy from behind executes a different stealth kill than approaching the enemy from the side, above, or the front. Tesshu also has a unique stealth kill when using one of his items, the kumihimo. You also receive more kanji for the kuji meter depending on the type of stealth kill.

Observing a guard's patterns can be tough if he's around a corner or on a higher ledge. The goal is to remain undetected. When approaching a corner, use the wall-to-back maneuver to hide against the wall and peer around the corner. If there's a guard on a higher ledge, grapple to the ledge and hang onto the side. You can shimmy back and forth undetected. Wait until the guard moves away from you before pulling up and attempting a stealth kill.

Running haphazardly through rooms and tunnels is a dangerous habit if you're attempting to remain undetected. Approach each corner and door carefully. Don't round a corner until you've peered around it and checked for guards. Opening doors is particularly dangerous, because a guard could be inside the room, facing the door. As soon as you open it, he could spot you. Crouch when opening the door and be prepared to immediately roll to the right or left (whichever is the quickest route to a hiding spot).

It's possible to use stealth to kill enemies without approaching them--by using your ninja items. For instance, the blowgun can be used against an enemy unaware of your presence for a stealth kill. You aren't awarded a full kanji for the meter, but it keeps you at a safe distance. Stealth kills from a distance are particularly useful if there are multiple guards in the area and it would be difficult to approach one without the other seeing. You can also use Tesshu's special bamboo gun, shuriken, mines, arrows, and other ninja items to remain out of sight of the enemy and still inflict a killing blow. Note that ninja items don't necessarily kill in one shot.

Many other items help you remain hidden and dispatch guards with ease. For instance, the poison rice. Drop the poison rice and watch a hungry guard walk up in search of a meal. Sneak up when he walks to the rice and bends down to grab it. Many of the special, unlockable items help you maintain stealth. To unlock these items, complete missions with grand master status (primarily through remaining completely undetected throughout the entire mission). For more on items, check the items and abilities section of this guide.

Combat is a definite necessity in the game. Even if you manage to elude all guards, you must still contend with the mission's boss (if applicable). Combinations are key to combat. When you press the square button multiple times in succession, your character will perform a consecutive string of punches, kicks, and weapon combos. Your characters also have additional abilities that can be added to combos, including Rikimaru's shoulder thrust and Ayame's somersault kick. Further, rotating your left analog stick 360 degrees during a combo can add another type of attack.

If an enemy or boss blocks your initial combo strikes, consider jumping away before finishing the combo string or evading after a couple of deflected blows (press R2 and X and move in a direction). At a combo's complete conclusion, your character is left vulnerable to a counterattack or a grab, which can inflict significant damage. It's often better to remain at a distance and move in once the enemy provides an opening for your combo strike (such as after the enemy attempts an attack).

Don't forget your ninja items should combat become necessary. Drop caltrops, which both hurt and distract your enemy. While the enemy hops around and addresses his injured foot, initiate a combo attack for easy damage. Toss shuriken for additional damage or drop a grenade at your enemy's feet.

When deciding to combat guards and other enemies scattered around levels, be very careful on levels that feature bottomless pits. It's quite easy to get knocked off a ledge or even run off the ledge by accident when attempting to battle a foe in a tight area. Ninja rebirths do not work when you plummet to your death. Consider retreating to a safer place and battle the enemy there, or even just bypass the enraged foe and continue on in the mission.

Inflict a bit of extra damage after knocking down an opponent by approaching close and pressing the attack button while the enemy remains on the ground. You have to be quick, but each character has his or her own attack against a downed opponent.

This section covers items and abilities for all three Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven characters: Rikimaru, Ayame, and Tesshu. You'll find item descriptions and strategies, the locations of hidden items (such as the stone of power and Rikimaru's and Ayame's alternate weapons), special unlocked items, and a full description of all the abilities and how to unlock them.

This section covers descriptions and tactics for items available to Rikimaru and Ayame. Some of the items are available to both characters, and some of the items are unique to each character. You'll also find descriptions and tactics for items that are unlocked by achieving grand master status during missions. Additionally, this section includes the locations of hidden items, including the stone of power, Rikimaru's fugaku sword, and Ayame's dokuto poison blades.

Shuriken--A deadly thrown weapon. It's possible to toss shuriken at a foe and remain undetected, but it takes several shuriken to defeat an enemy. They're most useful as added damage potential against bosses and against a troublesome animal.

Blowgun--Deadly when used properly. Strike a completely unaware enemy with the kuji for a stealth kill (though it doesn't add as much kanji as a regular stealth kill). Against alerted enemies, the kuji poisons any struck enemy. The poison drains health over time but does wear off.

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