#Tekken 1 all characters series#

For the first time, the themes used in the arcade mode are the same ones put into the home version. The game also harbores many gameplay revisions, including the ability for the player to move about before the round begins, as well as walled-stages. Placing distinction on the story, the home version includes a new Story mode that unlocks cutscenes when played, in contrast to previous installments in which such cutscenes were unlocked from playing the Arcade Mode.

Tekken 4 is the fifth installment and the next canonical game in the series, released in 2001 in arcades and 2002 for the PlayStation 2. However, Jin survives, being revived by the Devil Gene he inherited from his father. With Ogre out of the way, Jin's grandfather Heihachi shoots him, leaving him for dead. Jin Kazama faces True Ogre and defeats him, avenging his mother. After its defeat, Ogre transforms into a monstrous creature, 'True Ogre'. The canon ending of Tekken 3 consists of Paul Phoenix defeating Ogre and leaving victorious. The home version includes a mode called Tekken Force, as well as the bonus Tekken Ball mode, and also includes remixes to the characters' themes from the arcade version. Due to the 19-year storyline span between the game and its predecessor, the game largely features a new cast of characters, including the debut of staple main character Jin Kazama, the child of Kazuya and Jun, as well as now-staple characters Ling Xiaoyu and Hwoarang, with a total of twenty-three characters. Tekken 3 was released in arcades and for the PlayStation in 19, respectively.

#Tekken 1 all characters series#

The main series has been widely credited by critics and video game publications for raising the standards of fighting games, praising it for its gameplay mechanics and replay value. The series has been universally acclaimed and commercially successful, having shipped more than 53.5В million units, making it one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, and the fourth best-selling fighting game franchise in history. Subsequent titles have followed this concept, and received generally positive critical responses. Tekken 2, as well as the third game Tekken 3, are considered landmark titles they received critical acclaim for their gameplay and more immersive experience. As of 2017, it has nine additional entries, eight spin-off games, and has been adapted into three feature films and other media. Japanese video game developer Namco began the series in 1994, with the release of the self-titled first entry. Tekken is noted as being one of the first fighting games at the time to use 3D animation. The series later introduced combos and special moves, with characters also able to stage break arenas. Gameplay focuses on hand-to-hand combat with an opponent, with the gameplay system including blocks, throws, escapes, and ground fighting.

The main games in the series follow the events of the King of Iron Fist Tournament, hosted by the Mishima Zaibatsu, where players control a plethora of characters to win the tournament and gain control of the company the conflict between the Mishima family serves as the main focus of the series' plot, while players explore other characters' motivations in aiming to control the Zaibatsu. The franchise also includes film and print adaptations. Tekken ( Japanese: й‰„ж‹і, 'Iron Fist') is a Japanese media franchise centered on a series of fighting video and arcade games developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.