Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins is a stealth-action game for the Sony PS1. Set in feudal Japan, players assume the role of ninja protagonists Rikimaru and Ayame from the Azuma Ninja Clan. The game serves as a prequel to the original Tenchu and focuses on the duo's rise and challenges. Players utilize stealth tactics to avoid detection, execute silent assassinations, and employ a variety of ninja tools. With a strong emphasis on stealth gameplay, the title features multiple levels, a storyline with dramatic cutscenes, and the ability to create custom missions, making it a staple of the genre on the console.