Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

40 to 100 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Grows on you"

Tenchu Z for Xbox360. Very different from the other Tenchu games. If you haven't ever played the Tenchu series, you play a ninja being sent on missions to either retrieve information, rescue prisoners, or my favorite, assassination. Lurking in the shadows, clinging to walls, running the rooftops, it's all possible. What I really enjoy about Tenchu's latest addition is the customization you can do to your ninja. No two ninjas I have seen look alike. That's right! Take this game online with up to four of your friends and clear out an entire village of enemy ninja. However, don't get caught or you can aware the entire area of your team's presence. Aside your sword, there is a multitude of other items you can use. Shuriken, smoke bombs, blowguns, caltrops, mines, traps, all sorts of equipment. As the game progresses, your ninja becomes stronger, faster, and can learn a multitude of new skills and abilities. That includes a ninja vanish! Be quick, be stealthy, and for god sakes, try not to get caught. Tenchu Z can be found used at your local gamestop for $17.99. Well worth it in my opinion. As I have already spent more than 40 hours playing it. I even find the replay value high. I am looking forward to the next installment to the Tenchu series.