Abstract: During the run of the original PlayStation, there was one fighter that made gamers both jump for joy and scream in anguish: Tekken. This franchise became very well-known for its deceptively simple battle system and killer combos; it was easy to get into...
Abstract: When it comes to fighting game franchises, there are a few that stand out from the days of the arcade. Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Soul Calibur are some of the more popular series that have withstood the test of time. However, Tekken is not to b...
Abstract: 2009 is unquestionably the year of the fighting game. With no less than eight major fighting games arriving on consoles this year, we’ve seen more hyper-combos, barrier-bursts, critical finishers, snapback attacks, juggle combos, and deadlocks than ev...
Tekken 6 is a great fighting game, make no mistake about that, but with some minor tweaks and adjustments, it could have been even better, and while it’s still worth picking up if you’re even a little interested, some more work would have made it a mu...
Abstract: Tekken 6 offers 40 characters, plenty of modes, and the great Tekken gameplay that the series has always been known for. It doesn’t look as nice as other Xbox 360 fighters, and the Scenario Campaign is pretty darn awful, but the core gameplay is still ...
Abstract: Even though there have been numerous fighting games released this year, no gamer should be without the latest Tekken game. There is so much to do and so many fighters to choose from that no matter what players fighting preference may be, they will find...
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Published: 2009-11-02, Author: Eric , review by: gamespy.com
Large cast of characters; variety of gameplay modes; faithful to the series' core gameplay and ethos.
Hopeless online play; many of the characters are interchangeable... and weird.
Fighting is fun, fast, and tight, Great training options, Plenty of characters, Wealth of customisation options, Indepth Scenario Campaign mode.
No offline Scenario Campaign twoplayer mode, Long load times, Online can be patchy.
With its beefy cast, impressive Scenario Campaign mode, and expansive customisation options, Tekken 6 is the new heavyweight in the fighting game arena. ...
Abstract: Despite the dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of moves available per pugilist, intricate juggle combos, complex counters, and esoteric gameplay quirks that have evolved through five prequels, Tekken 6 is an altogether welcoming fighting game. For veteran...
