Tenchu: Return From Darkness
Xbox · 2003
About this game
It is 16th century Japan and you are one of two ninja employed by Lord Gohda, an uniquely compassionate samurai lord.
As either Rikimaru or Ayame, you must proceed through your assigned quests, at first dispatching the amoral and unsavory folk in your lord's domain.
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As the game progresses, you will come face to face with greater threats from tengu goblins and oni demons.
A full 3D game in the Tomb Raider spirit, Tenchu focuses on stealth and attacking unseen over straight action.
Not being spotted leads to higher scores and better equipment.
To aid in this, you can not only creep about and hug walls, but also use your grappling hook.
Scenery is diverse, from Japanese castles to mountain retreats, each with their own types of opponents and soundtrack.
Game engine cutscenes push the story forward, which various slightly for each of the two ninja.
About Xbox
Microsoft's original Xbox (2001) marked the company's first console and stood out for its built-in hard drive and Xbox Live service, which laid the groundwork for modern online console gaming. Original Xbox discs are prone to wear, so complete, undamaged copies — especially of the system's more niche or Japan-only titles — are less common than the console's overall sales figures might suggest.
Gamevaro tracks Tenchu: Return From Darkness for Xbox with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €26.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €89.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €28.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €26.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €28.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €89.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €1.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tenchu: Return From Darkness has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Tenchu: Return From Darkness worth?
Tenchu: Return From Darkness for Xbox is currently worth €15.89 loose, €8.69 complete in box, and €26.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tenchu: Return From Darkness rare?
Tenchu: Return From Darkness has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tenchu: Return From Darkness?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Tenchu: Return From Darkness, loose is €15.89 and CIB is €8.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Tenchu: Return From Darkness worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tenchu: Return From Darkness is currently worth €15.89 loose, versus €13.00 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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