Tekken 6
a game by | Namco Ltd. |
Platforms: | XBox 360, PSP, Playstation 3 (2009) |
Editor Rating: | 8/10, based on 3 reviews, 2 reviews are shown |
User Rating: | 7.1/10 - 26 votes |
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See also: | Fighting Games, Tekken Games, Games Like Mortal Kombat |
Ah yes, Tekken 6. Another installment in a franchise that has been at the forefront of Japanese and Western arcades. Even as long as the memory serves. The mere thought of the game instantly brings back the flashy sights and bashing sounds of competitive fighters. Let's not forget its grandiose features of an over-zealous combat environment and pompous character visuals.
Tekken 6 is noted for being one of the first games of the franchise and fighters in general - to grace a new generation of consoles. Developers tried to take the tired Tekken series to new heights. It takes advantage of new hardware and delivering a spectacle to give rivals Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat a run for their money. Has it achieved that?
A New Kind of Rage
While the Tekken franchise doesn't have the stature of Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat - its fanbase is dedicated. There are communities around the games that place them into high-regards as one of the most competitive fighters out there - organizing tournaments, competitions, and achievements around them. That puts extra pressure on developers to deliver a refined Tekken experience with each release.
Tekken 6 already looks the part - the visuals in character models, over-the-top combat animations, and level environments are stunning. Details of the playable fighter are enhanced with a sense of photorealism and don a vibrant color palette - making them very accessible even for less adept players.
Naturally, how the game plays is the most significant aspect of a fighter. Tekken 6 adopts its already refined style with excessive combat threaded with passionate cinematics. It does translate to the game pretty well. The core focus would be how the new mechanics work when trying to enhance what was already palatable.
Tekken 6 is seemingly shaking up the core mechanics to bring some newcomers into the mix. The dedicated Tekken community reveled in the idea of how hard to master the game - but obviously, this won't justify new releases. The control schematics focus on allowing button mashers to succeed while facilitating the potential to master the game's tricky combos. It's an adaptive approach that has had intriguing reactions.
Sixth Has Sense
Tekken 6 definitely is one of the more accessible games in the franchise. It looks great, feels good, and allows anyone to jump in whenever they feel like a challenge. Having said that - there's nothing that really makes it stand out as a superior fighter - considering Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat seem to operate in the exact same fashion.
There's no captivating narrative, the game modes are a little lacking, and the load times are grueling. Tekken 6 makes sense as a go-to fighter - though, for an already established fanbase. It will bring some newbies on board, but it won't sit at the top of the must-play fighter list.
Pros:
- Visuals in models, color, and animations look brilliant
- New fight mechanics and control schematics welcome new players
- The easy-to-learn, hard-to-master concept is well-refined
Cons:
- Loading times detract from the game experience
- Outside standard battles, not much in the way of enjoyment
- Not much offered outside of previous Tekken games
Download Tekken 6
System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
Game Reviews
Namco Bandai brings back the legendary Tekken series with Tekken 6. One of the biggest names in the fighting game-world is back with a title that won't let you down at all. Featuring all the pre-existing characters and more, the game is an exponential growth from the previous title.
Not only is it the first Tekken title available for the PlayStation 3, but it also got a PSP release. And for the first time ever it got a release for a non-PlayStation console, with a version for the Xbox 360.
Since Tekken was an exclusive title for the PlayStation consoles up until the Xbox 360 release of Tekken 6, this is a pretty big deal. So, let's talk about it now.
About the game
To start talking about Tekken 6, you could divide it by its most important aspects. Starting with the characters, as it features 40 characters already in the game. Pretty much all the characters from all previous Tekken games are back here with some amazing new additions. These new additions include characters that will from now on be crucial to the Tekken storyline. There are Lars and Alisa, Miguel, Leo, Bob and more.
Of course, not only is it about the characters, but also the amazing new levels. There are about 16 interactive levels, all beautiful and nice designed. Not only are they the best of the franchise up until Tekken 6, but they are also deeply interactive. The ground breaks, the snow falls and moves, and even the borders can break. There are so many things to interact within the levels that no fight will be the same.
And the variability in the fights is also thanks to the amazing controls. The characters are well balanced, and with the introduction of new faces in the series things got even better now. It's a pretty accessible title or newcomers into the series, but the fans will also enjoy it a lot.
Moving around and forward
Tekken 6 is a big step forward from all the previous titles in the franchise. In the world of 3D fighting games, it is definitely one of the best. Sure, there's also Soul Calibur IV competing here, but Tekken 6 feels more hardcore and serious. Both games look and play nicely, but fans know what they're looking for.
Review
Tekken 6 really proves the franchise can go from one console to another flawlessly. Even though it's the first time it moved out from the PlayStation comfort zone, it worked out great. The game plays and looks amazing, and the story keeps getting more and more interesting. It's incredible how the Tekken games keep improving from one game to the next.
Graphics and visuals: This is obviously the best looking game in the series up until its release. The interactive scenarios, the amazing character design, the animations, and the 60fps are simply stunning.
Gameplay: Tekken 6 features a flawless gameplay experience. A ton of new modes, an enhanced story mode, excellent combat controls and balanced characters with nearly perfect hitboxes.
Sound: As usual in the series, it's excellent, completely fits into the game. The soundtrack makes it feel like an anime, and each level has unique music too. The voice acting quality is excellent, and the sound effects make the fights feel solid.