Latest Tekken Psp Game

Namco randomly tossedthe '5' out of the title for the handheld version, dubbing itsimply 'Tekken: Dark Resurrection' (perhaps to distinguish it from its arcade counterpart). PSP'sfirst solid 3D fighter includes every single character from the arcade version and packs a presentation you could only expect fromNamco these days. Tekken + 5 + DR + PSP =an updated opening movie just for the PSP version, all the staple modes from previous Tekken installments, a new 'TekkenDojo' mode, more character customization items and options, an ass-kickin'soundtrack (in addition to an awesome BGM player,complete with dancing bear), downloadable ghost fighters from human playersall over the world, a Theater Mode where you can watch character endings/ stories, and finally, entertaining mini games like Gold Rush & Tekken Bowling(back from Tekken Tag)! Are you kidding me? Tekken: Dark Resurrection on PSP makes some otherCONSOLE fighting games out there look bad.... Really really bad.

Tekken:DR simultaneously wins the titles of 'Best PSP Fighting Game' and 'BestHandheld Fighting Game' (to date). Technically, it's also one of the mostcomplex (and most rewarding) 3D fighters you can currently play on any system.Those are all facts by the way, not opinion. Seriously though. (Geez Namco, quit making me brag about your damn games). Character modelson the PSP 'shine' and look nearly as good as their Tekken5 PS2 counterparts, only lacking a few minor details and polygons here orthere. Character facesalso seem to have translated almost perfectly from the arcade version, and eveninclude facial expressions! All the stages are also incredibleeye candy (especially for a handheld game), although the textures are a muchlower resolution than those in the original version, but that's to be expected.However, it must be stated somewhere on the web that 'how Tekkenreally looks to the human eye depends on who is behind thecontrols.' It's true you know.

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You seekids, when two random button mashers start playing Tekken, you'llusually witness a lot of pointless jumping, overusedcrouching jabs and kicks, and probably a few jump-to-ground-punches fromthe likes of Tekken (1) or Tekken 2. Players like that willalways make Tekken look horrible for anyone watching. For some reason, Namco hasn't taken these ancient,'less impressive' animations from earlier installments out of the game yet. Ithink the dev-team keeps those silly moves in the game just to laugh at how noobsplay the game, for their own entertainment... lol. Whatever the case, it'salways easy to recognize a 'non-Tekken player' in the first 10 seconds of a match. Besides a fewcool moves that are easy to pull off, all together, you'll usually see boring 'linear'gameplay when watching two beginners attempt to play Tekken (and to think,some of them will surely think it's the game that sucks, not their ownabilities). I don't have a problem with beginners who want to learn how to play Tekken,but button mashers I can't stand. It's true some people haven't even learnedthat Tekken actually includes sidestep mechanic (and it's important)... but don't worry, Namcohas them covered.

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Just for the beginners, Tekken:Dark Resurrection on PSP offers a 'Tekken for dummies-esk' Tutorial mode whichexplains basic movement, commands, aaaand... take a deepbreath.... 'It teaches you how to block!' *Gasp!*Tekken:DR is your new Tekken guru, or something to that effect. I only wishNamco would include this type of Tutorial mode in other console iterations of Tekken,not just on PSP. Aside fromthe Tutorial Mode, simply playing the PSP version of Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection canactually improve your game if you're just starting out. Unlike the PS2 versionof Tekken 5 (and all previous console versions), the computer AI charactersactually combo you 'correctly' which can be a great wayto learn combos (and ultimately, how to properly play the game). Thanks Namco, this may helpminimize the button mashers of the world... maybe.

Tekken5 made it somewhat easier for beginners to pull off 'cool-looking' movesby 'moderately' button mashing or experimenting with different'staple' commands, since Namcois constantly adjusting the movesets to feel more natural, intuitive and comfortable when playing a character.Regardless, the only way to understand and fully experience how complexof a game Tekken: DR is, is to fully learn a variety of characters andbecome skilled at defending against a good majority of the cast. I say this,because I've heard too many people in the past say 'Tekken alwayslooks the same.' Little do they know, those 'surface gamers'would likely change their minds on Tekken after they witnessed two highly skilled playersgo at it. Witnessing battles coming down to a shred of life left on either side,mixing up gameplay strategies drastically with only a single character, mixingup combos which 'leave' opponents in various strategic situations...it's such a different game at high level. Thus, Tekken is what you make it, like most qualityfighting games.

The all-importantcontrols were clearly among Namco's top priorities when making Tekken: DR, and thankfullythe game plays close to arcade perfect. Namco even included an 'alternateD-pad' with the first print copies of the game, which conveniently fits on top of the default PSP'sdefault D-pad. In my experience, the alternate D-pad actually made diagonalseasier to hit consistently and allowed for slightly smoother sidestepping. Evenso, I'd say the biggest drawback of the handheld version is that the sidestep gameis slightly more stiff due to the limitations of PSP's D-pad. Many high level Tekken players use a 'sliding' sidesteptechnique (discovered in Tekken 5), which doesn't quite work the same on this version.Of course, using an arcade stick or PS2 controller for Tekken is leaguesbetter than the PSP's D-pad... but the PSP version is a suitable substitute when on the road,and a great way to practice your combos and timing at the very least.

Once you grasp the slight learning curve of the PSP controls,the game literally plays exactly like the arcadeversion of Tekken5: Dark Resurrection. Tekken 5's earlier bugs andbalance issues have been fixed, and new combos and moves are waitingto be learned. The game runs at a perfect 60 fps during gameplay, with cut scenes runningat 30 fps. Replays are still 60 fps and look as good as you'd expect.Unfortunately, the camera angle during cut-scenes between rounds (whereboth characters are usually seen), has been altered so that only the losingcharacter is clearly visible. It's not a huge deal, but it's kind of a shame, sinceboth characters were given brand new 'between-round' animations in DarkResurrection (arcade).Most players skip the cut-scenes anyway. (I don't). Some other graphic imperfections I noticed, including the opening and closing ofhands, which isn't animated smoothly like in the arcade version. Also when looking at a character model closely,somestrange black dots between the polygons are visible. Again, not a huge deal...but worth mentioning.
Now that I'm done nitpicking, let's talk about some other things that make Tekken:DR totally badass! Once again, Namco went the extra mileand introduced some innovative features never before seen in a handheld fightinggame. Firstly,Team Battle with up to 8 characters per team (which is just awesome). Secondly, GhostCreation, which enables players to train CPU-controller characters who willeventually 'mimic' their unique combos whenfighting against other human opponents. No, it doesn't really substitutea human opponent at the end of the day, but this is the closest way currentlypossible to 'fight against yourself' in Tekken. Any of your friends that own Tekken: DR can easily fight against your ghost and vice versa.It's a cool little bonus that Namco didn't need to include for this title, butdid.
Thankfully, the computer AI has improved vastly since Tekken 5's, and many higherranked ghost characters will actually combo you effectively and even lowparry... which is something Tekken 5's AI left out completely (as if combos andlow parries didn't exist in the game). The AI still isn't perfect,which means the ghosts you and your friends create will also suffer from'getting up too fast' and 'doing predictable wake-up kicks' in addition to otherthings that skilled human players will always anticipate and punish. (In short, the CPU AI still doesn't help new players actually learn how to play Tekken.) In anycase, the ghost system is still entertaining and not only an innovative aspect for handheldfighting games, but for console fighting games in general. And if all that isn't not enough for you, you can always play a round or two of Tekken Bowl on the go!

Page Updated: May 29th, 2020 Developer(s): Namco, 8ing/Raizing Publisher(s): Namco Designer(s): Katsuhiro Harada Platform(s): PlayStation Portable Release Date(s): July6th, 2006 July 25th, 2006 Sept. 14th, 2006 Sept. 15th, 2006 Characters: Dragunov,Lili, Asuka Kazama, FengWei, Raven,Kuma,Panda,Bruce,Anna,JinKazama, Eddy, LeeChaolan, Ling Xiaoyu, BryanFury, Nina Williams, PaulPhoenix, Yoshimitsu,SteveFox, Craig Marduk, Christie, Hwoarang,KazuyaMishima, King,MarshallLaw, Julia Chang, Jack,LeiWulong, Armor King, RogerJr., Wang,Baek,Ganryu,Mokujin, DevilJin, Heihachi,Jinpachi Featured Video: Related Games: Tekken5: Dark Resurrection, Tekken 5: DarkResurrection Online, Tekken 5, Tekken 3D: Prime Edition, TekkenAdvance,Tekken,Tekken2,Tekken 3, Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken4, Tekken 6, Tekken6: Bloodline Rebellion, TekkenTag Tournament 2, Tekken 7, Tekken Hybrid, Tekken Revolution, Street Fighter X Tekken GameplayEngine 9.0 / 10 Story/ Theme 9.5 / 10 OverallGraphics 10 / 10 Animation 9.5 / 10 Music/ Sound Effects 10 / 10 Innovation 9.5 / 10 Art Direction 9.0 / 10 Customization 10 / 10 Options / Extras 10 / 10 Intro / Presentation 9.5 / 10 Replayability / Fun 9.5 / 10 'Ouch' Factor 10 / 10 Characters 10 / 10 BOTTOM LINE 9.6/10 Final Words: Tekken on the PSP requires even more of a learning curve than usual due to thecontrol layout, butit's definitely worth your time if you want to become a better player. In fact,for any Tekken player,it's a musthave... along with the portable version of Tekken 6 of course. On thatnote, Tekken: DR is actually a more polished, more 'complete'portable Tekken title. It's easily one of the best handheld fighters evermade and features a slew of bonus modes that even some console fighting gamescan't compete with. Once you pop this UMD into your PSP, there's eye candy in every cornerof your screen (until you turn off your system). The menus are slick, and the diversity ofmodes can keep you busy for a long time.It seems Namco gave new players every reason to want to play this game... andlike I stated earlier in this review, if you're a beginner at Tekken, Tekken:Dark Resurrection on PSP is an excellent starting point!~TFGWebmaster Click here for all box artwork / etc!