Tenchu Music - Cross the Checkpoint

[@losatron]

Back in the day, I actually ran an audio cable from the PS to my stereo and taped this song on a 45 minute cassette on both sides. I used it to meditate and relax with.

[@rakenmaruk4600]

🏅

[@RoryMcphail]

Like you’re style

[@puffythedestroyer8878]

Take a nap while listening to the ost of Tenchu. You’ll have awesome dreams

[@JasanQuinn]

I remember the boss of this level making a speech about settling this "with nobility and honour", and then getting grenade spammed to death by me.

[@bearxbunny1835]

hahaha how ironic....

[@agiftedrighterdotcom]

JasanQuinn grenade spammed before grenade spamming was even a thing. Extra dishonorable.

[@RiptideDVY]

LOL

[@dravnef]

Mines and shit lol

[@jayy_93]

Yep, run then caltrops then grenades

[@manonthemoon9514]

This was the most authentic ninja game i ever played

[@jupiter8512]

Rikimaru the most authentic ninja ever, naruto is a hentai loli near greatmaster riki.

[@michaellimbeck5671]

The birth of 3d stealth 🖤 Often times, I find myself reminiscing about the psx era, where game devs tried unique shit and were courageous 🔥

[@justinfaulcon9498]

Since fromsoft still has the rights i hope they make a new one soon, sekiro felt a little like a spiritual successor which was nice but i miss tenchu alot

[@baroquechevalier8516]

​@@justinfaulcon9498 lol why trust FromSoft with it they never made those games

[@DarkNinja7773]

A lot of years passed and we still havent seen a game like this one. A remake is mandatory at this point.

[@MissKitty21]

Closest thing we got is Sekiro tho....

[@SouthTownChi]

Hell, they could just re-release it as is. I'll take anything!

[@Nirwanda001]

They would add an unnecesary open world, shuriken crafting (and you can buy a time saving set of shuriken componets for $9,95!), a leveling system and 45 minutes cutscenes. You sure you want that?

[@deathtoraiden2080]

Yes, because those always end so well.

[@liam_pat7452]

Anybody ever play Shinobido, that was quite similar game wise

[@philsadler9810]

I remember playing this level when I was about 10, and my dad was watching me play, and when Ayame said "You should be out looking for a boyfriend, not playing with your dad's weapon" he fucking BURST out laughing, like he was inconsolable, and I didn't understand why. He just said "You'll understand when you're older" :)

[@ZiIIen]

lol... The Golden Memories

[@filou13]

Best comment I've read all year

[@akirakatsuragi8030]

If you worried more about my skill And less about my manners You'd still be alive.

[@B1az1ngSuN]

"The night is not a place for a woman to be training.. Stand aside." "The only way through this checkpoint is me, now why don't you be a good little boy and tell me where you are going and why." *Fight ensues* "You were a skilled and honorable opponent, it is a shame that fate denied you the chance to be a happy, ordinary woman." Rikimaru 10/10

[@fedemoreno07]

Rikimaru cancelado

[@dedeedo9355]

Based

[@Control-Max]

@@fedemoreno07 mejor ni ensuciemos este hermoso juego nombrando a ese grupo de humanoides del pañuelito.

[@keithdavid1544]

Now all I have to do is make it through the other side

[@danf6513]

lmao this one didn't age so well

[@DixieWhiskey]

I am Senjuro Akechi...master of Myojinsoga style swordsmanship.

[@TheOriginalDarkGlitch]

In the name of the Azuma Ninja Clan, I fully accept your challenge... Commence!

[@Artesian_mirage]

Let us settle this with nobility and honour..

[@okami_eddy]

"It's a beautiful night. You should be looking for a boyfriend, not playing with your dad's weapon."

[@sjcobra84]

Edward Keiper Tazus response to Ayame " How dare you speak to me like that, I'll teach you some manners" Ready's her Naganita

[@rob1465]

+Sherbet_Bomb "It's a beautiful night. You should be looking for a boyfriend, not playing with your dad's weapon." After playing TENCHU 2 Ayame's scenario, suddenly Ayame sassy remarks make sense.

[@ultimatesol]

+Edward Keiper (Chibi Fireball) lol the english translates were so goofy back in the day.

[@civilwarfare101]

+ultimatesol Voice acting in video games sure have come a very long way. That's for sure. For anime as well too. It's funny when weebs deny this.

[@ZeldaDragonBallFan226]

Going to need a senzu bean for that burn.

[@davedetrick]

Want to keep a Zen mindset in a dangerous place like a patrolled checkpoint like this? The music sets the mood pretty well.

[@elzbietacolonka4665]

music back then...so freaking cool, i want to go back in time just for a little bit...;)

[@dupline980]

This level kicked my assss. Become one with the trees!

[@threeedots]

'I am Senjuro Akechi, Master of Myojinsoga style swordsmanship..let us settle this with nobility and honor.." "In the name of the Azuma Ninja Cla, I fully accept your challenge, commence!"

[@williamwatts6463]

Can still hear the guards in this game say "Niiice Night!"

[@dwilson254]

"Like you, I also answer to a higher authority."

[@peace1290]

• Sneak underneath your enemies. • Use the bridge to your advantage. • Quickness beats two handed strength.

[@kid--presentable]

Nice memory

[@杉村敏子]

Man, this game made me want to learn more about Japan. Love this game.

[@davidfyeii5102]

The shakuhachi is just sick sounding! Noriyuki always made some awesome,ancient Japanese music for these Tenchu games. I kind've wished Sony would remake them first 2 Tenchu games,or update them with the same stories & missions?! Would be some awesome Ninja games to replay with better graphics!

[@KWrightraks]

ONE OF THE BEST STAGES IN THE WHOLE GAME AND WITH THE MUSIC IT IS SOOOOO FREAKIN EPIC'

[@piroshi3rd]

God, this OST is amazing and way ahead of its' time. This sounds like something that could be in a Miyazaki movie at times.

[@BlissParadigm]

This one is the best soundtrack orchestra in Tenchu series ever. Perhaps the best of them all!! It feels so authentic and resembles that of old ways of living in ancient/imperial Japan, at least to me. You would probably feel the same way too

[@hyperdeath84]

This whole soundtrack is really next level. Compare just the audio quality to other PS1 games - these are live instruments being played by human hands and you can feel it in the music. In an era defined by midi music this OST really stands out.

[@Naitoraven951]

Tenchu's ost are slightly compressed (.XA format used - 37800hz ADPCM). Use midi type It's not bad at all, It depends on the skills of composer and sound programmer :)

[@hyperdeath84]

@@Naitoraven951 Even with that compression, the live guitars, flutes etc. used in Tenchu’s OST sound way better than other games of the era like FF7 or Ocarina - both of which have amazing soundtracks. Tenchu’s OST stands out and the use of live instruments is a part of that.

[@MrQRU]

Can we get a next generation #TenchuRemake ?

[@johnsmith-bq2vt]

You mad? They'd ruin it. Piss easy gameplay, bland soundtrack. Microtransactions galore....

[@rickydo6572]

@@johnsmith-bq2vt Sekiro Shadows Die Twice is the closest thing we're gonna get to a next gen Tenchu game ;-; But hey, at least it's a very promising game.

[@guillermogracia782]

i'm never losing hope, this game is history of the industry, literally the first 3-d stealth action game, it deserves a remake

[@jalendurrell]

Listen to this while it’s raining 🌧️ 💯

[@emalexeii]

2019, still waiting for Tenchu: Anniversary

[@onikageTK]

2020, still waiting 😭

[@franciscoorozco4521]

2021 still waiting... 😐😑

[@dyreckta23]

This game was a classic I miss it so... This is one of my favorite levels

[@MegaGoalkeeper13]

loved how this level started with Ayame Girl guard: please stop right where you are,you are in great haste for such a later hour,where are you going? Ayame:its a beautiful night you should be looking for a boyfriend rather than play with your fathers weapon. Me:laughing my ass off!xD

[@the_allucinator]

The girl's name is Tazu

[@antonybaptiste699]

thank you for listing the composer

[@NSLM]

I'm almost crying at the fact that games nowadays are just so one dimensional and boring. There were things I loved about Tenchu that you would seriously never see in a modern game. They're all just... Interactive cinematics now, that don't really challenge you, or kick you in the balls for losing. You're always made to understand everything. In games like these, there was mystery, suspense, a sense of surrealism, music and ATMOSPHERE that is, simply put, unmatched to this day.

[@tannermghow1961]

Still like the CoD and Halo series though...

[@Lunaria.Praesentia]

I don't know if you are still there, after all these years, but just want to let you know.....that I love every statement in your comment, that you are a wonderful person and, as I do, you understand, you perceive the magic that seems so far away from these times, people like you are the reason that there IS STILL hope and love put into games like these, I am just divagating right know but.....I love you and ALL you stand for

[@jaydavidson4592]

Agree 💯. To add to that, what may have made games extra special was; No online play---just you, your imagination, and the game. No achievements or social distractions. Being younger. Owning a physical copy of the disc. Gaming community/developers were alot smaller than today...more pride in their creations. This was before Halo 2 basically phased out the aforementioned dynamics and effectively ruined single-play magic. Yes I said it. All was not lost though. I had an amazing experience playing Oblivion on 360,....last "pure" gaming experience I had

[@glenngriffon8032]

@@jaydavidson4592 don't forget that instruction books back then used to give a bit of story not present in the game as well as artwork. But yes being younger and full of imagination and having that quiet, single player experience counts too. There weren't really many things from real life to get in the way.

[@jaydavidson4592]

@@glenngriffon8032 absolutely. Social media and IGN reviews can sway a potential buyer of a game before they even try for themselves! So many reasons!

[@TheAdvocate619]

My god does this game bring back memories from when i was super young. Boy those were the days. Thanks for uploading!

[@emils7749]

Great music! Mystery and beautiful mixed together!

[@dwightphillips2797]

Execute the corrupt minister was the most relaxed track, but all of them are awesome creations...

[@IUsedToMakeMusics]

Everything about this game is underrated

[@bryangaldamez790]

I would buy the special edition if this game came out remastered.

[@rafa96969]

Best game i ever played

[@TreeFrogOnATree]

Replaying part of Tenchu now was fun. Game is legit enjoyable and has fun and useful movement options/attacks I never knew of as a kid :p

[@soulbuddy1648]

This game and metal gear are the grandparents of stealth games

[@kid--presentable]

Oh yes definitely

[@artemis261985]

Aaaaaaaah good Times!

[@DJBlindSpot-DJNarrow-DJWide]

Always loved this

[@Wedontbase]

If my local Asian restaurant would play this I would eat there all the freaking time

[@gradeAbra]

All scene and dialog in this game are dramatic. One of the best ninja game ever made.

[@Bilabong11]

I love song

[@Juan-Sung-Kyung]

"Niice Night..." ✨

[@StopFlaggingVideos]

@kccrew09 truly one of the best levels ever, atmosphere, crackling fire torches, style, and definitely the music... i need to get this game again..

[@kovulion7777]

Great music to play with playing sekiro :P

[@joshybunny893]

Crowdfund another tenchu game.. I will chuck 100 on it in a instant... I can only dream that FROMSOFTWARE will get the passion to make another game.

[@alexbelmont3475]

este soundtrack es ideal para hacer yoga

[@trevormarshall8553]

Goes good on a nice soothing night

[@kid--presentable]

Yea it sure does

[@trevormarshall8553]

Sitting by a campfire on a cool crisp night on a full moon and no clouds in the skies

[@darqnisphals7356]

Ive been whistlin this tune all these years and just now thinkin to look up this soundtrack😮! Foolish me😅 Im glad I found it! That baseline too smoov maaaan!..😌

[@Sa7raoui93]

Best game ever made

[@KennethMoreland]

"All I have to do is make it to the other side!"

[@biggdogg35810]

My favorite track...

[@NINJATRONdnb]

great video game and soundtrack one of my faves.

[@Jhoan-xm1rl]

Creo que he vivido una de las mejores infancias gracias a tenchu y su puta banda sonora.

[@SandroDias-n7j]

so good

[@kid--presentable]

The best. I was 12 when this came out. Good times in 98

[@SandroDias-n7j]

@@kid--presentable yeah good times

[@TallSilentGuy]

"It's a beautiful night. You should be out looking for a boyfriend - not playing with your dad's weapon!"

[@ninjastah]

Beautifully composed!

[@livesjuris3032]

just amazing

[@DeadlyNostalgia]

Boss battle at the start and end of this level. Total Epicjujutsu's Tenchu remake for ps3/xbox 360! plzthx!

[@georocks3810]

I don’t remember this track it’s so Japanese so heavenly😍😍

[@riki4404]

Nice night

[@Dead7Zaku]

@Ecos17 I totally agree. Tenchu Z doesn't even feel like a Tenchu game.

[@elijahfrancis2520]

Always always loved this track. I used to die over and over on purpose on this level just so the music would restart while listening to the various sounds in the background as well.

[@nerodemp]

so honorable

[@NINJATRONdnb]

that song is so deep

[@ahabrawgaming1289]

Lmfo everything was so tough about this stage. The first boss thrown on your face the guards and the final boss of the stage, that final boss of the stage always made me shaking when we both had 2 hp left lol!! and my brothers friends were cheering GO GO GO DO IT GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAT HIM!!! and I diee NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@Dahpie]

I would think more like hardest. Mainly to get grandmaster, god damn that shit is hard.

[@emils7749]

Great Soundtrack!!!

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

no, no, the hardest is "Free The Princess". especially with Mei-Ou-sama thunderbolt.

[@Heaven86Outer]

My favourite level -___-

[@ahabrawgaming1289]

I had no idea that I was supposed to fight A SECOND BOSS lol! I thought they were just going to have a peaceful converstion until he pulled these two huge swords...I already had tough the time with the guards and the first boss of the stage lmfao I wasn't ready for this hahah

[@WakeWorkRepeat]

1:06 shit gets serious

[@GungeonLover]

1:56 shit gets really serious!

[@BlissParadigm]

What I realized so far is Tenchu soundtracks are WAY BETTER OFF than Tenchu 2 soundtracks, speaking from experience

[@Sorain1]

You know, this was the most actually ninja mission in the game. Cross a border undetected. That's some actual ninja/spy work. I mean, it doesn't work out that way, but at least you tried right? (also fictional ninja are far more fun.)

[@mayrainotherworlds]

oh myyyy gooooooddddddddddd

[@caim3465]

Rurouni Kenshin vibe anyone?

[@javierr999]

love it

[@markt9608]

YOU!!!!

[@dinauchiha3924]

"how dare u speak to me like that? ill teach u some manners!" XD lol

[@lozfanatik]

''It's a beautiful night. You should be looking for a boyfriend, not playing with your dad's weapon.'' LOL i love that quote

[@solonbarcelos1805]

If I remember correctly, sometimes you can find a potion behind the waterfall in this stage.

[@michaellimbeck5671]

What?! YOUUUh!!!

[@dmetalgear]

great game 😎

[@appletreeblunt]

im relaxed :)

[@ralecty1481]

1:37 I love this 👍

[@natlikethebug9522]

NICE NIGHT

[@soulbuddy1648]

"I'm stuck on this math problem" : the theme

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

if your character have been spotted by guards, when you hide behind the waterfall, there are chances archers will shoot arrows to make sure they hit you.

[@nixrs1441]

Best soundtrack 😏

[@Bravosand]

😢

[@rakenmaruk4600]

🕯️

[@Dahpie]

Despite how difficult the mission is, I had access to chameleon spells so it was much easier. However the Cross the Checkpoint took more retries.

[@Zillazaur]

Please stop right where you are You seem to be in great haste in such a late hour. Where are you going? The night is no time for a women to be training. Stand aside. The only way to cross this checkpoint is through me. Now, why don't you be a little good boy and tell me where you're going and why?

[@TheCannibalesco]

Será está canción una de las mejores de este juego????

[@DarkNinja7773]

3:54 my wiggg

[@4nDr3X667Mad]

esta es que piezon mi hermano

[@DontForgetOldKolobok]

*WAT!?* *WAT!?*

[@joewht6882]

00:31 cool

[@Ikkcicle]

WHAT? YOU!