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Kahr

09-22-2005, 08:25 PM

Well, if I remember correctly, combos aren't all the same. I dun remember from Tekken 2 (or the one before), but I know it's been upgrading a lot on combos and shit like that from 3 till now. On four, jumping was actually a tad harder (you couldn't jump without doing a punch or a kick because you moved in three-dimentional ways instead of jumping), but that's been fixed now. However... That leaves a problem with the Final Battle in story-mode. WHEN THE MOFO SHOOTS, YOU CAN'T MOVE TOWARDS OR AWAY FROM THE SCREEN TO DODGE IT! AND GUARDING JUST DOESN'T HELP!
Only thing that works is to be close enough to throw in a punch or two before he fires that damn fireball from his chest, otherwise, you're down for.

remade

09-23-2005, 03:30 PM

for me only good fighting games was Virtua Fighter-series.It was the ultimate realistic fighting game that time.Then coming Shenmue,and that includes also interactive story.
it's the only game today,what still keep my interest for fighting game.

Vlado

04-04-2009, 11:14 PM

I am playing Tekken 3 via emulator on PC, but I would like to try other fight games on PC, are there any?

pocketbannana

04-05-2009, 02:18 AM

Yeah I had a play of it awhile ago and it's quite good.. but it seems the animations and gameplay are exactly the same as Tekken 2 (or even Tekken.. can't really remember that one that well though).

They need to boost up the gameplay not just the graphics.

Oh goodness, Tekken 5 plays nothing like Tekken 2. It feels so much better. Shit, even the leap from 2 to 3 was amazing.

for me only good fighting games was Virtua Fighter-series.It was the ultimate realistic fighting game that time.Then coming Shenmue,and that includes also interactive story.
it's the only game today,what still keep my interest for fighting game.

I used to like virtua fighter when I was a kid, but as I got older it seemed too hard for me. I liked playing vf4 evolution, but vf4 was just infuriating to me.

I feel like VF4 is too hardcore, DOA is too soft and easy, but Tekken always provided the right middle ground for me.

Maddieman

04-06-2009, 01:31 AM

Oh goodness, Tekken 5 plays nothing like Tekken 2. It feels so much better. Shit, even the leap from 2 to 3 was amazing.

Amazing? It was a ****ing landmark. There's a reason why it's one of the top 10 videogames of all time. Like all really good arcade games, it's very simple and intuitive to play, but has tons of depth. I've been playing it for almost 10 years, and I'm still learning new things about the gameplay.

That said, Tekken5 is the perfect highlight of the series. It's faster, slicker, and they've refined the hell out of the characters, moves, and combos. Also, the singleplayer mode is actually decent (the AI puts up a good fight).

But how can you improve on perfection? All Tekken 5 was missing was an online mode. :cool:

However... That leaves a problem with the Final Battle in story-mode. WHEN THE MOFO SHOOTS, YOU CAN'T MOVE TOWARDS OR AWAY FROM THE SCREEN TO DODGE IT! AND GUARDING JUST DOESN'T HELP!

Seeing as this thread is from 2005, I don't why I'm bothering, but... you can still sidestep by tapping down/up; down,down; or up, up. The final boss is a nightmare though -- waaay too cheap.

I am playing Tekken 3 via emulator on PC, but I would like to try other fight games on PC, are there any?

Personally, I'd recommend tracking down Mortal Kombat II or Streetfighter II (Turbo something - I never could keep track of all the versions).

Kahr

04-06-2009, 02:20 PM

The final boss is a nightmare though -- waaay too cheap.
Yeah. But it kind of reminds me of the good old Tekken days, where the final bosses WHERE hard. On Tekken 4 I found Heihachi (or if you played with Heihachi, Jin or Kazuya, each other) ridiculously easy. Was kind of fun to experience the raw hatred of the final boss in a fighting game again. Been a while since I've been that insanely furious. Good for getting some serious agression out. :p

Maddieman

04-08-2009, 10:36 AM

Ack, I'm now getting flashbacks from my days trying (and mostly failing) to kill Kintaro. :(

In other news, Tekken 6 must be well on its way by now. My only hope is they haven't broken it (I heard that some characters can use guns now?)

Kahr

04-08-2009, 12:02 PM

(i heard that some characters can use guns now?)
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!?

Maddieman

04-08-2009, 02:04 PM

Well not exactly, but I've read something about 'item moves (http://www.tekkenpedia.com/wiki/Item_Move)'. In Tekken5 some characters could equip items like swords and guns, but it was just for show. In Tekken6, each character seems to have a trademark item which, if equipped, allows them to perform an additional special move. For example, Raven throws a shuriken, Bryan Fury has a shotgun, and I think I saw Ganryu breathing fire.

You can see some of them on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tekken+6+item+moves

I was concerned that it was going to turn Tekken into Mortal Kombat; but after watching them in action, they appear to work like unblockable attacks (i.e. too slow to be useful in regular fights). And some of them are just used for taunting.

The other major change to the gameplay is that characters briefly become stronger and deal more damage if their health gets critically low. Also, on some levels you can smash people through walls and floors, etc. Otherwise it's essentially the same, with minor tweaks and adjustments, new animations, characters, moves, stages, etc. There's also a much stronger emphasis on character customisation.

Full change list:
http://www.tekkenpedia.com/wiki/Tekken_6#Changes

sdrawkcab

04-08-2009, 11:59 PM

Personally, I lossed a lot of interest after T5 came out. The game relied too heavily on the juggle system, and in T6 it was absolutely rediculous. The bound system and Death combos were no help.

They tweaked the damage though, after some complaints from fans(mostly in japan), but, I still prefer TTT over all other Tekkens to date.

Tekken 6: Bloodline Reunion is due out Spring this year, on both the 360 and PS3.

I've been playing Tekken since 98 and I, at one point, absolutely loved the game. I still do prefer it over any other fighter, but not like I used to.

What are some of you guys favourite characters? Mine are Yoshimitsu, Bruce, Nina, Kaz, Jin, Devil Jin, Ling Xiaoyu, Julia and Wang. But, I'm usually playing with Yoshi most of the time.

Maddieman

04-09-2009, 08:55 AM

Until Tekken 5 came out, I was hooked on TTT. Afterwards, I tried going back to TTT, but it just seemed so much slower (possibly due to the pal conversion, I'm not sure).

I still kind of like the juggle system as there's a lot of flexibility there, but I agree with your sentiments: against a good player if you get knocked in the air, you're pretty much done for. They could really use that air control stuff from Soul Calibur.

I suppose you could argue that learning juggle combos by rote isn't that much different to learning those 10-string combos or multiple throws in Tekken3. But at the same time, there are a lot of defensive moves and techniques that are harder to learn, but will serve you much better in the long run. I guess that's why I like it -- there's always something new to learn, or perfect. Not many other games offer that kind of depth.

When Tekken 3 first came out, I was playing Hwoarang mostly because I was learning Taekwondo at the time. :) These days, my favourite characters are probably Nina and Anna -- between them, they've got a huge selection of moves, juggles, multi-throws, and counters, without being forced down a particular playing style.

pocketbannana

04-16-2009, 06:05 AM

I love Tekken so much.

My characters are Kazuya, Lei, Lee, law, and baek. I'm proficient with quite a few characters, I guess. I guess I'm passable with Steve, Devil Jin, and Eddy, but Eddy doesn't count for reasons that are obvious to anyone who's ever played Tekken.

And Maddie if you ever get a ps3 and I get mine fixed, it's ****ing on.

Maddieman

04-16-2009, 02:25 PM

All this talk about Tekken has got me playing again -- probably a good thing, I'm out of practise. :lol:

Actually, I wouldn't mind learning to play as Kazuya, simply because he looks hard as nails. I'm okay with Law, but I wouldn't fight competitively as him.

sdrawkcab

04-16-2009, 09:35 PM

Kaz is a beast. He has some of the most damaging combos, and he's a pretty straight forward character. His movelist isn't as large as characters like say Yoshi, Ling or Nina...But, he quite effective if used properly. And his EWGF is a savior, only draw-back is that it can be ducked.

Pocketbannana, I used to play with Eddy in T3, but dropped him(Well, Christie in this case) when T4 came out(Too much new moves to learn)

Christie and Eddy are good in the hands of mashers, but only against novices. Mastering Christie and Eddy takes a lot of practice. And they are very deadly in the right hands. Their stances can be linked nearly seamlessly(like Hwoarang, or Lei) and their mix-up game is probably the best out of all other characters in the game.

Their major drawback is, they're most effective close range and mid range, but mostly mid range. So, if you're far off, or too close up, you're minimizing your potential for wins. If you're good with your spacing and have a enough experience fighting them...they're cake.

pocketbannana

04-22-2009, 04:53 AM

Law used to be the newbie pick up and play character untill tekken 3, when they brought in eddy. I actually enjoy using eddy/christie, because I like learning the different moves that no one ever does with them.

Kazuya used to be my favourite character, but I always get out of practice with him, since he was the first person I got to tekken lord with, and I don't use him too often anymore. Although it looks like my dying ps3 isn't going to let me copy any of my old data onto a ps2 memory card, so I'll probably get back up to speed with him.

Maddieman

09-29-2009, 09:40 AM

Only a month till Tekken 6 hits the shelves, and they're promoting it pretty heavily on sites like facebook, twitter, and youtube; as well as working with some of the major community fansites and distributors. As far as I can tell, it's their biggest Tekken launch.

My only disappointment is the ridiculous overpricing of the limited edition versions. There's 3 options, and absurdly, they double in price each time.

Basic game: £35
Limited edition: £70 (!!), game + art book + sweatshirt + poster
Arcade stick edition: £150(!!!): game + art book + arcade stick

You'd have to be a grade A moron not to realise that £115 for a custom controller and a book is taking the ****ing piss. The bundle costs 4 times as much as the basic game itself. At the very least, you'd expect to get all the stuff from the limited edition as well -- but you don't. :nono:

Also, bear in mind that in the USA the bundle costs $150 dollars (about £95 according to google) -- big difference compared to £150 pounds ($240).

Considering that I have to buy a new tv as well (my current tv can't handle a 60Hz signal :(), I think it's safe to say I'll just be buying the regular game.

Kahr

09-30-2009, 05:48 AM

I'm betting I'll be buying the game regular as well. I'm a student and I can't afford to waste more money than as little as possible on a game. I'm really looking forward to this game though. I'm excited. :hyper:

Maddieman

10-15-2009, 01:49 PM

Not long to go now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FERs-l0eWPk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Wa835_UDk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1_7lDCQF2I

Got to love fighting games for their ridiculous, over-the-top stories -- and this one looks to set a new a record. :)

In the meantime, how in the hell is Heihachi still tickin'? He must be over 100 by now, surely?

Kahr

10-15-2009, 02:05 PM

In the meantime, how in the hell is Heihachi still tickin'? He must be over 100 by now, surely?
Heihachi just refuse to die methinks. :lol:

Maddieman

10-15-2009, 02:44 PM

^No kidding, the story of how he survived being blown into orbit during the Tekken5 intro was hilarious. I'd expect at least his winged haircut to be burnt to a crisp, but no, he just gets up and walks away from it all.

Can't say I blame him -- he's got one of the coolest character designs in any game, especially from Tekken 3 onwards (if we forget the nappy/diaper costume in tekken 4).

Kahr

10-15-2009, 03:35 PM

(if we forget the nappy/diaper costume in tekken 4).
I have nightmares about that. :nono:

Maddieman

11-01-2009, 08:16 PM

Got my newer tv, with working PAL 60Hz mode. So I'll save you guys some time, and tell you now I'll be playing Tekken6 for the rest of the year. Please someone PM me when Alan Wake comes out. :D

Will post detailed thoughts in the Tekken 6 thread, but a few first impressions:

* The xbox 360 controller thankfully works well enough. I was concerned because the D-Pad is terrible compared to the Dualshock, and I've never played tekken with an analogue stick before. The only problem is that I used to bind the throws (LP+LK, RP+RK) to the top shoulder buttons, and the bumpers on the 360 are positioned in the worst possible place. Haven't decided on what I'm going to do, because reversals used to play quite a big part of my game.

* As expected, the final boss is a complete bastard. :lol: Thankfully he's not as cheap as Jinpatchi, but it took me long time to beat him.

* Dead Rising syndrome -- it's fixed on widescreen and the font is tiny. Unless you have HD and a good widescreen telly (I have neither), it's tough to read the in-game text. Not that that matters much, except for in the story mode and customisation screens. In any case, would it have killed namco to throw in a 4:3 display mode?

Besides Tekken, I also took an hour or so to play the demos for Ghostbusters and Brutal Legend -- both were great. I'll definitely be picking them up when I can afford them, along with Borderlands.

Ghostbusters took some time to get into (the difficulty curve was steeper than I expected), but it was great when you "get into it". I love the films (and the cartoons :o), and this looks like the first Ghostbusters game to come anywhere near close to being decent; so I'm prepared to overlook any gameplay issues.

I've heard mixed comments about Brutal Legend's gameplay, and strictly speaking I'm not a metal head; but damn, if this isn't a game designed for gamers, I don't know what is. Just brilliant. :)

GENE_BC

11-02-2009, 05:15 AM

The control seemed a little fishy to me. When you say it's great, so it IS. Can you tell me about " Feng wei"? I really like this character.:)

Maddieman

11-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Besides the stuff I mentioned, the controls seem fine on the 360 -- the only other difficulty I'm having is with sidestepping, which is much easier with the d-pad.

What do you want to know about Feng? :) I haven't played as him, but he seems to be a total badass like in Tekken 5. His style seems to be based on various chinese martial arts -- lots of flashy kicks, and powerful punching techniques. Very cool to watch, but scary to fight.

http://www.tekkenpedia.com/wiki/Feng_Wei

Probably best to watch him in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXHG1HF7QoI

GENE_BC

11-04-2009, 04:28 AM

What do you want to know about Feng?:) I haven't played as him, but he seems to be a total badass like in Tekken 5. His style seems to be based on various chinese martial arts -- lots of flashy kicks, and powerful punching techniques. Very cool to watch, but scary to fight.
I thought maybe his style is changed. Glad to hear he's the same beast as Tekken 5
which one do you like the most? LiLi? :p
But let me guess. I think your favourite character is... King. Am I right?

Maddieman

11-04-2009, 12:10 PM

I thought maybe his style is changed. Glad to hear he's the same beast as Tekken 5

Well, as far as I know he hasn't changed -- but I haven't tried him yet. Most characters have been tweaked and tuned a bit, as you'd expect. For example, I heard something about Law's style being more representative of Jeet Kune Do, so I'm curious to investigate that.

which one do you like the most? LiLi? :p
But let me guess. I think your favourite character is... King. Am I right?

No, but you're close -- I do love chain throws and reversals, which is why Nina and Anna Williams are my main characters. I'm pleased to see that Anna has been substantially improved from Tekken 5. I occasionally play as Kazuya, Hwoarang, and Law as well.

Most of the game content is unlocked in the Tekken Forces mode, so I've been playing a fair amount of that these last few days. It's getting mixed reviews, and yeah it's not amazing; but I think it's a 100 times better than the Devil Within mode in Tekken5 (which suffered from really bland levels and annoying platforming bits). This plays more like Streets of Rage a la Tekken, and most of the stages are comparatively short and action packed. The only levels that suck are the ones where you can get knocked off the level into water or a pit, killing you instantly.

The best part however, is that they've gone and made a proper story mode -- with real cutscenes and dialogue and stuff. It's like watching a Tekken short film. :)

GENE_BC

11-04-2009, 12:49 PM

Whoo. Maybe you didn't notice but you really persuade me and I just bought it:D What a beautiful game! the characters are so big in the screen specially Feng:P backgrounds are great but I think they could have been more.

And yes, It seems there are a few new combo for everyone.

I,m going:D

Maddieman

11-05-2009, 12:00 PM

Gene you don't have Xbox Live support in your country do you? Shame, I wouldn't mind a match or two. :)

I'm steadily making my way up the ranks online. I've no complaints about the online mode so far -- lag can be an issue, but most of the time the game slows down to compensate, leading for some pretty exciting defensive action (think Matrix-style blocking and reversals). It's not frequent though. That said, I heard this morning that namco are preparing an update or two for the online mode -- however, it didn't state what exactly that's going to address.

I'm also glad they did the right thing and set the matches for 3 rounds (best of 5), and not your usual 2. Gives you just about enough time to figure someone's game out before moving on to the next one. However, it's getting to the point where I'm going to have to raise my game if I don't want to get demoted. People are actually starting to block my attacks. :D

pocketbannana

11-08-2009, 01:29 AM

Bleargh! Stupid broken PS3. I refuse to ever play this game on the 360, I hate the controller.

Maddieman

11-08-2009, 09:25 AM

It's fine on the xbox - it really is. And this is coming from someone who's been playing Tekken on the Playstation platform for nearly 10 years.

GENE_BC

11-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Gene you don't have Xbox Live support in your country do you? Shame, I wouldn't mind a match or two.
Of course we have but my connection Ping is not that much good for online playing. I have to play VS mode with my friends over and overhttp://www.pic4ever.com/images/2mo5pow.gif
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How do you like new characters? I,m just sick of that Cameleer, Zafina:D
I think Leo is a great character.

Maddieman

11-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Ah, I didn't think Microsoft covered Dalmasca. :)

Oh well, send me your gamertag, and we can give it a go anyway.

Honestly, I've not tried any of the new characters much yet -- my primary concern was to make sure they hadn't broken any of my favourites. I think I'm going to give 'Tekken' Bob (http://www.tekkenpedia.com/wiki/Bob) a go soon -- he looks ridiculous, but I've seen other players kick some serious arse as him.

Kahr

11-08-2009, 02:42 PM

pocketbannana

11-08-2009, 07:11 PM

It's fine on the xbox - it really is. And this is coming from someone who's been playing Tekken on the Playstation platform for nearly 10 years.

Hm. As much as I trust your opinion, Maddie, I just can't fathoom it. I know someone who hates Tekken but will probably get this anyway; maybe I'll be able to let me get a few rounds in with his arcade stick. I don't even really like the sticks, I just don't want to blasphemize my experience with the 360 controller. It's almost completely out of tradition at this point. I was at Best Buy the other day and saw this;

http://videogames.techfresh.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/tekken6limitededition-1.jpg

and nearly shat my pants. I want that art book so bad, but I can't justify it since my PS3 is dead >_<.

Maddie, how do you hold the controller when you play? I always hold the controller in my right hand and use the buttons with my middle and pointer fingers.

Also, can anyone tell me how the "item moves" are working out? Annoying, balanced, how is it?

Maddieman

11-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Maddie, how do you hold the controller when you play? I always hold the controller in my right hand and use the buttons with my middle and pointer fingers.

Nah, I tend to hold the controller as standard, and use my thumb for the button inputs, with the shoulder buttons bound to throws, like in Soul Calibur. I've always played it like that since Tekken 3. I've tried the 'arcade' way, but could never get the hang of it.

The only difference now is that I'm using the 360 analogue stick for movement, rather than the d-pad on the dualshock. For the most part it's working well -- half and quarter circle movements are MUCH easier to perform. Side-stepping is trickier though.

Also, can anyone tell me how the "item moves" are working out? Annoying, balanced, how is it?

So far I haven't seen them used much online -- once or twice maybe. I fought someone playing as Nina who pulled out her bazooka mid battle (as one does :)), but it totally missed. I've also heard that Law can use Nunchaku, but I've not seen them in action.

They're more like a novelty or a taunt move. So as a traditionalist, you won't be pulling your hair out in frustration - at least no more than getting zapped by Devil Jin's laser (which is ****ing annoying because the flying one always gets me).

pocketbannana

11-08-2009, 10:43 PM

Heh, the trick is to run forward when you see it happening, then get him from behind when he lands.

I played a couple rounds at the metreon in san francisco, and I didn't notice the item moves at all then.

GENE_BC

11-09-2009, 04:05 AM

Ah, I didn't think Microsoft covered Dalmasca. :)
http://www.pic4ever.com/images/25r30wi.gif
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I test it one more time to see whether it's possible for me to play online. I know I can't:(

Maddieman

11-09-2009, 10:29 AM

I test it one more time to see whether it's possible for me to play online. I know I can't :(

Ah, that's a real shame. Maybe some time in future, then. :(

Heh, the trick is to run forward when you see it happening, then get him from behind when he lands.

Yeah, but it's harder to do that now -- they've given him a new move where he dives on you instead. Either way, you get razed.

Actually thinking about it, you can probably sidestep it easily... duh. :doh:

I played a couple rounds at the metreon in san francisco, and I didn't notice the item moves at all then.

To be honest, I'd almost forgotten about them until you mentioned it. There are some videos on youtube which demonstrate all of them. Some of them are pretty funny.

GENE_BC

11-09-2009, 12:17 PM

Today, after I was kicked several times as Feng wei, I decided to try a new character. I chose LiLi:P she's more powerful than I expected. I like her style. she has a chain combo to 140 Damage...

pocketbannana

11-09-2009, 06:33 PM

Man, I'm getting so hyped for this game. But I know it'll be at least a couple months before I can play...

I was going through this (http://www.tekkenpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page) site last night. A lot of the information on there is obviously guesstimated (why is nearly every single character 5' 11"?) but some of it is pretty funny.

GENE_BC

11-16-2009, 12:27 PM

Does anyone know what is the greatest Rank? Is it overlord?
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I have been 1st dan for a while now and I can't rank up. I heard we have to play online to pass 1st dan. is it true?:(

pocketbannana

11-17-2009, 01:30 AM

Well, the highest in Tekken 5 was Tekken Lord. That would be bo sheet if you couldn't rank up offline anymore, but at the same time it would make sense (if they manage a successful patch).

Maddieman

11-17-2009, 02:04 PM

Not sure what the highest rank is because I can't read the text on my TV. :insomnia:

Unfortunately you're right though, you can't rank up past 1st Dan unless you go online; although this is quite a sensible move in practise, because the ranks balance out, meaning that that Tekken Lords (or their equivalent) really are the best players in the world. The downside is that most average/intermediate players aren't going to get much higher than the dan ranks.

Having said that, it's really frustrating when you get knocked down a rank by technically bad players (i.e. people doing the same move again and again). In theory a good player should be able to destroy them, but there are so many characters now, that's it's quite tough to adapt to all the different fighting styles.

Still, practise makes perfect. :)

GENE_BC

11-18-2009, 04:37 AM

people doing the same move again and again
Damn, I'm sick of this dirty tricks.http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2mo5pow.gif
And yes, I can imagine online fights could be so hard.
Maddie, what's you Rank?:D

Maddieman

11-18-2009, 02:53 PM

Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3DT6-oOZro

It's very cheesy/nerdy in places, but there's some good info.

Maddie, what's you Rank? :D

I'll tell you when it's respectable. ;)

sidetwo

11-18-2009, 03:21 PM

Maddie, being someone who loved Tekken 2 but has since had little to no interest in fighting games, would you recommend Tekken 6 to me?

The online multiplayer really intrigues me.

Maddieman

11-18-2009, 05:48 PM

Well, that's a difficult question. Normally I'd say yes, but it depends on you as gamer. Do you play competitive games (e.g. shooters) just for fun, or do you actually spend time trying to improve "your game"?

Tekken rewards practise -- you get out what you put in. If you're willing to spend some time practising combos, and trying to master a character -- you won't find a deeper game, because it'll unlock new tactics, strategies, and ways of playing that were always there, but you never knew existed. And even if you do 'master' a character, there's another 39 to learn, each with 100-150 moves on average (it's not really a case of memorising moves, so much as knowing when and how to use them).

Don't get me wrong, it's still as accessible as ever -- like Quake Live, anyone can pick up and play it fairly well (enough to beat your mates anyway). I joined the series from Tekken 3, but it wasn't until Tekken Tag on the PS2 that I found a character I liked, and started to learn how to really play the game.

The only downside is that it's a very focused, but no frills fighting experience. As a pure fighting game, it's everything you could hope for; but I still think the Soul Calibur team do a much better job of dressing their games up for the console (with hundreds of unlockable goodies, in depth tutorial mode, different gameplay modes, minigames, etc). Whereas Tekken 6 is like having an arcade cabinet in your house, with an unlimited queue of opponents lining up to fight you.

So from a pure gameplay perspective, I think Tekken 6 is the pinnacle of the series (though I skipped 4). Possibly the best fighting game of its kind, but that's my personal opinion. With the inclusion of the rage system and online gameplay, I can't really see where the series can go from here, besides cosmetic changes (new story, stages, different modes, etc).

However, like Quake and Counterstrike; fighting games always attract a hardcore crowd, so if you just have a casual interest in it, you might find the online mode a bit intimidating. The skillmatching should counter that, but it's something to be aware of (first time I played UMK3 online was a bit scary -- took about 50 rounds before it settled down). Actually, it's probably worse for intermediate players like me, because pride and ego are at stake. :lol:

Other than that, all I can say is that after owning a PS2 for about 7-8 years, Tekken 5 is the one game I can still rely on to entertain. The other games were fine when I first got them (Resident Evil 4 and God of War for example), but most of them have a limited appeal once you've finished them.

But, obviously I'm biased; if you have any doubts, I suggest you play it first (or even Tekken 5).

sidetwo

11-19-2009, 02:23 AM

Well growing up Fighting games were my favourite genre, so that's why I'm really looking into this. Tekken series are my favourite series of the bunch and I got into Tekken 2 quite heavily so I think I'd put in quite a bit of time in the game if I got it.

Though having said that, the amount of spare time I have is dwindling down every day.

I think I might check it out regardless though.

Maddieman

11-19-2009, 12:13 PM

Well if you loved Tekken 2 and fighting games in general, I can't see how you wouldn't enjoy Tekken 6. It's more a case of whether your gaming interests have changed since then. I enjoy a game of Quake Live now and then, but no way do I have the time to master all the advanced tricks like strafe jumping (unlike someone I could mention ;)).

Anyway, if you do get it, look me up. :)

sidetwo

11-19-2009, 12:54 PM

Well I ended up getting, but I got it for my PS3. Sorry!! ;)

I use that console more now (for streaming media from my PC as it supports higher res content types than the 360) so it's easier for me to jump in to a game of Tekken on there then switching to my 360.

I'll let you know what I think of it.

Maddieman

11-19-2009, 04:38 PM

Damn, that's a real pity -- I was looking forward to smashing your head in. :) Kahr too. :kahr:

A few quick suggestions:

* Switch the character selection to 'fast'.
* Set rounds from 2 to 3, because that's what you'll encounter online.
* Bind your throws to the shoulder buttons, for example:

L1 = LP+LK
R1 = RP+RK
L2 = LP+RP
R2 = LK+RK

I don't know why the game doesn't do this by default (like Soul Calibur does) -- it makes throws, reversals, escapes, and special moves MUCH easier to perform. Also you can supercharge simply by hitting L2 and R2.

The only moves you'll have difficulty with are moves that use RP+LK and LP+RK, and there's only a handful of those (maybe 1 per character).