By Doug Radcliffe
Design by Katie Bush

Activision's 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!

The GameSpot Complete Game Guide to Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven includes:

• 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.

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