Tenchu: Stealth Assassins: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | NA | EU | Shinobi Gaisen | UK | Shinobi Gaisen (JP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Censorship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cover | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentNAEUShinobi Gaisen
The Western version adds two levels, "Cross the Checkpoint" and "Execute the Corrupt Minister", plus alternating mission layouts, a level editor and a cheat menu.1
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GraphicsNAEU
For the Western release the graphics were polished and the frame rate stabilized.1
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CensorshipNAEU
A female boss in "Cross the Checkpoint" was made to look more mature to pass Sony's approval criteria.1
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CensorshipUK
In the UK, shuriken were replaced with throwing blades because of local weapons laws.1
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CoverShinobi Gaisen (JP)
Tenchu: Shinobi Gaisen brought the Western version to Japan in 1999 with new cover art by Hiroaki Samura and a new opening.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13