Shadow Assault: Tenchu

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Shadow Assault: Tenchu is a puzzle-driven stealth game from FromSoftware set on the Xbox 360. You control a ninja tasked with clearing levels by outsmarting enemies using traps, items, and terrain. Each level shows enemy vision as yellow tiles, turning red when they spot you. Your goal is to avoid detection or pick off foes by luring them into deadly setups. Movement and timing are key as enemies follow predictable patrols but become active threats when alerted. The game’s standout is its tight grid-based strategy. Players must calculate sightlines and HP thresholds to trigger chain reactions, similar to puzzle bombs in a retro arcade vibe. While it lacks modern polish, fans of cerebral stealth mechanics might note its DNA ties to later FromSoftware titles like Dark Souls. With a runtime under five hours, it’s a compact but clever exercise in tension and resourcefulness.