Tenchu: Stealth Assassins

Third-person stealth game where you play as one of two ninjas serving a feudal Japanese lord. You infiltrate enemy compounds, scale walls, hide on rooftops, and assassinate targets while avoiding detection. Getting spotted triggers direct combat using traditional martial arts moves motion-captured from martial artist Sho Kosugi. Missions involve rooting out corruption and gathering intelligence across your lord's province while facing off against a demonic sorcerer's forces. The game blends historical ninja tactics with Japanese mythology elements. Levels emphasize vertical movement and patient observation over running straight into fights. It's built for players who'd rather wait in shadows than charge through doors.