Rikimaru went back to the portal, traveled to the future, survived against fat cops, traveled back to face Onikage!!and seeing him Taking back his Sword Izaioi back from his grave in Tenchu 3 was priceless!! "I am Rikimaru, and iam a Shadow"
This is the 1st game i remember staying the WHOLE walkthrough behind my big brother playing it. He wasn't very interested in videogames, but when i grabbed good titles like Metal Gear Solid he stayed with me to beat the game. This one in particular made my cry , i remember my brother trying to convince me "its just a videogame" and "dont worry, Tenchu 2 will come soon you will see" (: I wished i could go back to those times
(1:45) Aw man - I didn't remember that brief cut to Ayame in the Japanese version ending. After all, with Rikimaru's -supposed- death, this would make her the last of the Azuma ninja. (2:05) I think the localised version's 3d animation here does express a greater sense of sorrow though. Its not as though Ayame is a heartless kunoichi - having a close bond with Princess Kiku and all, Though perhaps that wasn't finalised as a concept until the sequel. I think both versions handle pretty well though her planting the Izayoi in the ground, Both to commemorate her fallen comrade and signify the impending end of the Azuma ninja clan.
I like the artwork in the Japanese version more, they aren't just 3D models, the PS1 wasnt the best for 3D so they didn't age so well... while the Japanese version and its comic book style aged very good!
I can't exactly say the English version is better, but the thing that bugs me about the Japanese version is how wonky the proportions are on the animated storyboard. The Japanese version gets a big plus for that split second frame of Ayame looking back at the rubble trapping Rikimaru inside. That's character that the English version loses sometimes with how snarky she can be.
i wouldn't mind if they update the controls a little bit, too. maybe more like Wrath of Heaven where you can run in any direction at any moment.. ditch the tank controls and everything will be perfect
Американцы как всегда, пытаясь сделать лучше - все испортили. Японская концовка однозначно лучше, чувственней, атмосферней, не смотря на более простую графику.
live by honor, kill by stealth!!! I have both versions when i was a kid, but i loved more the japanese version i believe have some adult content as well wich for me it gives the game a more realistic setting
Rikimaru went back to the portal, traveled to the future, survived against fat cops, traveled back to face Onikage!!and seeing him Taking back his Sword Izaioi back from his grave in Tenchu 3 was priceless!! "I am Rikimaru, and iam a Shadow"
"I see donuts... Donuts... From heaven..."
This is the 1st game i remember staying the WHOLE walkthrough behind my big brother playing it. He wasn't very interested in videogames, but when i grabbed good titles like Metal Gear Solid he stayed with me to beat the game. This one in particular made my cry , i remember my brother trying to convince me "its just a videogame" and "dont worry, Tenchu 2 will come soon you will see" (:
I wished i could go back to those times
And then tenchu 2 turned out to be a prequel… then they did tatsumaru like that… this series is incredible and was never concluded. 😢
Regardless of which version you played, the ending was bitter sweet to me. But that song... I still remember it like it was yesterday.
(1:45) Aw man - I didn't remember that brief cut to Ayame in the Japanese version ending.
After all, with Rikimaru's -supposed- death, this would make her the last of the Azuma ninja.
(2:05) I think the localised version's 3d animation here does express a greater sense of sorrow though.
Its not as though Ayame is a heartless kunoichi - having a close bond with Princess Kiku and all,
Though perhaps that wasn't finalised as a concept until the sequel.
I think both versions handle pretty well though her planting the Izayoi in the ground,
Both to commemorate her fallen comrade and signify the impending end of the Azuma ninja clan.
2:07 Ayame has lost Master Shiunsai, his love Tatsumaru, and now Rikimaru his partner, leaving her being the Grand Master of the Azuma Clan.
Well, that leadership didn't last long 😅
Survived and came back more badass than ever 😁
Rikimaru is a legend
great comment!
Great replay
Japanesse version is my favorite one
I have recently rediscovered this game's OST. I'm really happy I did.
One of the best OST in all of gaming
Try Tenchu 2.
@@MinimusMaximus I remember hating the game so I never noticed the OST. Will try it.
I prefer the japanese version. It captures more the oriental way of history telling
I like the artwork in the Japanese version more, they aren't just 3D models, the PS1 wasnt the best for 3D so they didn't age so well... while the Japanese version and its comic book style aged very good!
This ending music and this OST it's wonderful
I can't exactly say the English version is better, but the thing that bugs me about the Japanese version is how wonky the proportions are on the animated storyboard. The Japanese version gets a big plus for that split second frame of Ayame looking back at the rubble trapping Rikimaru inside. That's character that the English version loses sometimes with how snarky she can be.
I like how the game made an effort to give a 3d ending for the Western audience. The 2d ending for Japan made everything too riveting.
Good lord, when that music hits, man...
a masterpiece ..
*YES WE NEED A REMAKE FRON TENCHU 1 BUT JUST GRAFIK AND MAYBE MORE LEVELS*
i wouldn't mind if they update the controls a little bit, too. maybe more like Wrath of Heaven where you can run in any direction at any moment.. ditch the tank controls and everything will be perfect
The 2D is pretty timeless, but I can see how mind blowing at the time the 3D was.
The JP version is clearly an animated storyboard, but it still looks better than the 3d models.
I actually wondered why they changed the ending from 2D to 3D. I would like an explanation for it.
Game favorit ps 1 dulu
A japonesa tem o sei charme
Американцы как всегда, пытаясь сделать лучше - все испортили. Японская концовка однозначно лучше, чувственней, атмосферней, не смотря на более простую графику.
Both versions are great. Kiku's screaming face in the JP version tho.
And Ayame's but in the US verion tho of course 😎
Prefer the western one surprisingly
I do too
Why that best ever game was end by 1, secund part was by making from other studio.. ;(((
Both games were made by Acquire and published by Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
정말 잼나게 햇던 게임 엔딩곡은 아직도 잊혀지짛 않습니다.~~지금도 핸드폰 벨소리임~
debiste poner uno primero y despues correr el otro, para escucharlos mejor, buen video...
For the first time ... The US version is better
live by honor, kill by stealth!!! I have both versions when i was a kid, but i loved more the japanese version i believe have some adult content as well wich for me it gives the game a more realistic setting
usバージョンのedはアヤメの辛い気持ちや苦悩が全然伝わらない。
All life us
😭
For me Rikimaru die here..epic sacrifice...
Deep sleep technique disagrees 👋🏻😂
Not to sound like a weeb but I think the Japanese version is better
The US version is better
I can't decide which one is more repulsive.
U are
*Ich finde beide irgendwie gleich gut*