Tekken 2
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 (as part of Tekken 5's Arcade History mode), PlayStation Network, Zeebo (via ZeeboNet 3G),[1] Verizon mobile phones |
| Release date(s) | Arcade August 1995 (TES2/VER.A) September 29, 1995 (TES2/VER.B and TES3/VER.B) PlayStation
PlayStation Network |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Up to two players |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system | Namco System 11 |
Tekken 2 is the second installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series. It was first released in arcades in 1995, and later released for the PlayStation in 1996. The original arcade version of the game was released in Tekken 5 's Arcade History mode for the PlayStation 2, in 2007 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable via the PlayStation Network, and in 2009 for Zeebo via ZeeboNet. It was succeeded by the popular Tekken 3, which came in 1997.
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[edit] Gameplay
The gameplay in Tekken 2 is much like its predecessor with a few additions. It continues to use 2D backgrounds in its stages, an infinite playing field, and a fighting system that utilises four buttons: left punch, right punch, left kick, and right kick. Distinct additions included attack reversals for some characters, back throws, chain-throws, and a sidestep unique to two characters, Kazuya Mishima and Heihachi Mishima; However, Yoshimitsu has a spinning sidestep move that lowers his health. Tackles were also modified to inflict damage when running from a greater distance. Each time the game is beaten with one of the default available characters in arcade mode, the associated sub-boss character becomes selectable.
Tekken 2 also introduced various modes that would become staples to the series. These include Survival mode, Team Battle mode and Time Attack mode. Survival mode takes the player through an endless number of matches to see how many opponent they can defeat without being defeated themselves. In addition, any health lost during a match will carry over to the next match, but the player would regain a little bit more health. Team Battle mode is a two-player mode which up to eight characters can be selected by each player. Like Survival mode, any health lost during a match will carry over to the next match, but the player will regain a little bit. Time Attack mode is similar to Arcade mode, except it is played to see how fast the player can go through it and beat records.
[edit] Story
Two years have passed since the King of the Iron Fist Tournament. On a stormy night, a lone figure fights his way up a rocky cliff until he reaches the top.
The Mishima Zaibatsu, under the leadership of Kazuya Mishima, has become even more corrupt and powerful than ever before, as well as becoming involved in many illegal operations. These include kidnapping, extortion, smuggling of endangered species for illegal experiments, and blackmail. Unknown to everyone, Kazuya is being backed up by a mysterious force known as Devil, who inhabits Kazuya's body and serves as his only counsel.Nina Williams is sent to kill Kazuya (though he managed to capture her),Michelle Chang's mother has been kidnapped by Kazuya men for her amulet,and animal rights activist: Jun Kazama is sent to arrest Kazuya for experimenting on endangered species.
Kazuya's biggest problem, however, is when news reaches his ears that his father, Heihachi Mishima (whom he defeated two years ago in the first King of the Iron Fist Tournament) is alive and plotting revenge against him. In an attempt to rid himself of Heihachi and his enemies once and for all, Kazuya announces the King of the Iron Fist Tournament 2, with a cash prize one thousand times the first (one trillion dollars).
Jun Kazama eventually comes face to face with Kazuya, but rather than arresting him, she finds herself drawn to him. She later ends up pregnant, with Kazuya being the father. In the confusion, she departs from the tournament.
In the final round, Heihachi confronts Kazuya, and they battle once again. Heihachi wins the first round, prompting Devil to take over Kazuya's body and unleash his full power. This results with Kazuya becoming a Devil-like creature. Despite his advantages, Devil is still defeated by Heihachi, and flees the unconscious body of Kazuya.
After the tournament, Devil attempts to inhabit the body of Jun's unborn son, but Jun manages to fight him off. Heihachi, meanwhile, takes Kazuya's body to a volcano, and drops him in. Heihachi then escapes on a helicopter as the volcano erupts behind him, having finally taken his revenge and regained his company.
[edit] Character roster
[edit] Returning characters
- Anna Williams (unlockable)
- Armor King I (unlockable)
- Devil (unlockable, Final boss for all characters except himself)
- Ganryu (unlockable)
- Heihachi Mishima
- Kazuya Mishima (unlockable, Mid-boss for most characters)
- King I
- Kuma I (unlockable)
- Kunimitsu (unlockable)
- Lee Chaolan (unlockable)
- Marshall Law
- Michelle Chang
- Nina Williams
- P. (Prototype) Jack (unlockable)
- Paul Phoenix
- Wang Jinrei (unlockable)
- Yoshimitsu
[edit] New characters
- Alex (unlockable, alternate costume for Roger)
- Angel (unlockable, alternate costume for Devil, Final boss for Devil)
- Baek Doo San (unlockable)
- Bruce Irvin (unlockable)
- Jack-2
- Jun Kazama
- Lei Wulong
- Roger (unlockable)
[edit] Ports
Tekken 2's port to the PlayStation is considered to be vastly superior in content to its arcade counterpart. Aside from unique CGI endings for every character, it featured numerous modes such as Survival, Time Attack, Team Battle, and a Practice Mode. It also contained remixed music, like the port of the first game.
The PlayStation 2 version of Tekken 5 features the arcade version of Tekken 2 (Ver. B) as a playable bonus.
Tekken 2 is available for PlayStation 3 users to download onto the PSP.[3] However, multiplayer options have been removed. As of system upgrade 1.70, Tekken 2 can now also be downloaded onto and played on the PlayStation 3[4] and on Zeebo.
[edit] Reception
Tekken 2 was well received, with a current 93% rating at Game Rankings.[5] Electronic Gaming Monthly awarded it Best Arcade Game of 1995.[6] GameSpot, which gave the game 9.2 out of 10,[7] praised the game's graphics and fluid character movement. IGN, which rated the game 9 out of 10,[8] also praised the game's graphics and light sourcing. Tekken 2 placed 59th on Game Informer's "Top 100 Games of All Time" in 2001[9]
In 1997, PSM named the PlayStation port of Tekken 2 one of the "Top 25 PlayStation Games of All Time" at number three, describing it as "better than the arcade version" in many regards due to added features, and "one of the best fighting games ever".[10]
[edit] References
- ^ Zeebo Brazil - games
- ^ "The Wait Is Over! Namco's Highly Anticipated Release of Tekken 2 Sets a New PlayStation Sales Benchmark". PR Newswire. August 27, 1996. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Wait+Is+Over!+Namco%27s+Highly+Anticipated+Release+of+Tekken+2+Sets...-a018618006. Retrieved 2011-05-16.
- ^ PSP port details
- ^ PlayStation 3 port details
- ^ Gamerankings
- ^ Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide. 1996.
- ^ GameSpot review
- ^ IGN review
- ^ Game Informer staff (August 2001). "The Top 100 Games of All Time". Game Informer. Game Informer Magazine. http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/11/16/game-informer-s-top-100-games-of-all-time-circa-issue-100.aspx. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ Staff (September 1997). "Top 25 PlayStation Games of All Time". PSM 1 (1): 34.
[edit] External links
- Tekken 2 for PlayStation at GameSpot.com
- Tekken 2 for PlayStation Portable at GameSpot.com
- Tekken 2 for Arcade Games at GameSpot.com
| Preceded by Tekken |
Tekken Series 1995-1997 |
Succeeded by Tekken 3 |
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