January 19, 2007 - Having debuted at Tokyo Game Show in late 2006, the fourth proper game in the Tenchu series gave IGN editors slight pause when the demo disc appeared on our desks. We knew the game was in development by FromSoftware, but little else.
Microsoft officially told IGN today it will publish Tenchu on Xbox 360 in North America this year. Dubbed Tenchu Z, Microsoft's stealth action game will give gamers bloody ninja fights, old Japanese rooftops to wander on, and special magical items to imbibe when in trouble.
Tenchu Z comprises more than 50 missions and features some familiar and some new fighting moves as well as slew of gadgets, ninjas stars, potions, and bombs to use when in a ninja pickle. Of course, you'll gain elevation using your trusty grappling hook, and you'll experience weird and ancient Japanese enemies and bosses.
Microsoft didn't reveal a release date for this exclusive Xbox 360 game, nor did it reveal if Tenchu Z offered multiplayer, online, or co-op options. We'll have on Tenchu Z as soon as possible.
