![]() You get the standard ranked and player matches, as well as a Tekken channel that allows you to watch replays of past matches. Much like the single-player options, the online multiplayer modes are also a mixed bag. You will also find a couple variations on the versus mode, including one where each player gets to be on the same side. There's the time attack mode, where you clear a series of stages as quickly as possible. You get a survival mode, which involves the player fighting through as many stages as possible before running out of health. ![]() Most of the other modes are the type of thing that comes standard in fighting games. Along with seeing all sorts of unique costumes, you'll also be able to level up each of your characters and earn money that can be used to customize each of your fighters. This approximates the sensation of playing in the arcade, where you're playing a never ending line of people with their own customized characters. Here you'll see fighters wearing all kinds of wacky outfits and sporting accessories. There's also the ghost battle, where you challenge one team of enemies after another. Once you've cleared the stages, you get a fun ending cinema and spit back out to the main menu. This plays out exactly like any other Tekken game, only this time around there are two people on each side. It all started with the single-player arcade mode, which has you fight a bunch of tag team matches before making us face off with the sinister boss. What's more, I came out knowing that this wasn't just a half-step.īut as I started to tackle each of the game's single and multiplayer modes, I started to lose some of my initial enthusiasm. This is one of the few times where a tutorial has not only engaged me, but made me laugh at the absurdity on screen. The writing is clever and the jabs at other fighting franchises are a welcome change of pace. Some of your favorite Capcom characters are here, but not like you've ever seen them before. A lot of the training stages play out like a one-note Saturday Night Live skit. As a result, I felt like I truly understood what Tekken Tag Tournament 2 was expecting from me.Īlong with being a strong teaching tool, this mode has a lot of fun giving Street Fighter a hard time. But the game doesn't just show you what to do it challenges you to use them in several different scenarios. Here you'll learn all about releasing punisher moves, air juggles and tag combos. The game teaches the fundamentals through a silly five chapter story involving Tekken 4's lovable Combot. The roster is overwhelming, making this a daunting experience for those new to the franchise. But with so many characters, learning how to effectively defend against the thousands of moves will take months. From an economical point of view, this game makes a lot of sense. On one hand, it's going to take a really long time to master all 59 playable characters. These characters are all given new models and exciting ending cinemas.Ī diverse cast this large is both a blessing and a curse. And don't forget about Violet and Miharu Hirano from Tekken 4. ![]() Boskonovitch, Tiger Jackson, Forest Law and Ancient Ogre. Tekken 3 is also represented, thanks to Ogre, Dr. Kunimitsu, Michelle Chang and Prototype Jack are all pulled in from the original Tekken, while Angel, Jun Kazama and Alex all come from Tekken 2. On top of the 41 fighters from Tekken 6, we're given fan favorites from each of the previous installments. In all, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 features a staggering 59 playable characters. Unfortunately, this sequel feels a little barebones when compared to the myriad of fighting games currently on the market. You get a wide cast of diverse characters, exciting online multiplayer options and a few worthwhile tweaks to the mechanics. ![]() The good news is that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a much more enticing package than the 2000 original. Having seen the genre nearly die and then suddenly be resurrected, consumers expect a lot more from their fighting games. It's been twelve years since that first game. This wasn't a bad game by any measure, but was a bit of a letdown after all the acclaim for Tekken 3. It was also a launch title for the PlayStation 2, which might explain why it was more of a half-step than a full sequel. The original Tekken Tag Tournament was a similar experience, mashing together the best elements of the first three installments. It's a comprehensive collection of what made those games great, conveniently packaged on a single DVD. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a lot like Namco's greatest hits album, featuring the most popular characters from the last three Tekken sequels. It's an easy way to make a few extra bucks off of consumers who couldn't be bothered to buy the individual albums. Even when there aren't enough hits to fill a disc, that's not going to stop a record label from trying. In the music industry, the "Greatest Hits" album has been a staple for every major band. ![]()
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