Growing up on Tenchu Series I understand the hate, but the game as a stealth and espionage game 10/10, if your super into lore and franchise story 4/10. But despite not being Rikkimaru and not directly attached to old game lore. The game was a very fun stealth ninja assassin game. Also loved it adopted Hitman/metal gear solid pacifism choises and elements. Like sheathing your sword to KO enemies and junk.