Tekken 2

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Tekken 2 is the second installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series.

Gameplay

Much like its predecessor, Tekken 2 does not change any of its unique gameplay distinctions, but simply adds upon them. It continues to use fully-rendered backgrounds in its stages, features an infinite playing field, and uses a fighting system that utilizes four face buttons: two for left and right punches, and two for left and right kicks. Distinct additions included attack reversals for some characters, chain-throws, and a sidestep unique to one character (Kazuya Mishima). Tackles also were modified to inflict damage, if the character were to run from a greater distance. The game's expanded character roster introduces nine new fighters.

Story

In the conclusion of the first King of Iron Fist Tournament, Kazuya Mishima defeats his father Heihachi Mishima, and throws Heihachi's body off of a cliff, which in turn Kazuya's father dramatically climbs the mountain in this game's rainy opening sequence with a thunderstorm in the background. Kazuya then takes control over the Mishima Zaibatsu. Upon hearing that Heihachi is still alive, Kazuya decides to announce the second King of Iron Fist Tournament, two years after the first tournament.

Heihachi defeats Kazuya in the final battle of this tournament. He then throws Kazuya's body into a volcano.

Trivia

• Tekken 2 was an instant blockbuster that greatly benefited Namco on both the arcade and console markets. Aside from winning rave reviews from the critics, it was the number 1 arcade game in America for 24 straight weeks and on the PlayStation console, it sold 3,000,000 copies worldwide.

• The PlayStation version was the very first arcade port that was 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. All those modes were a first for the fighting genre.

• Tekken 2 was released in America on late October 1996, around the same time Nintendo launched its Nintendo 64 console. Tekken 2 had opening day sales of 250,000, which at that time became a record.

• The game is thought to have a much darker theme than its predecessor.

Character roster

Returning characters

• Heihachi Mishima
• Kazuya Mishima
• Marshall Law
• Paul Phoenix
• Michelle Chang
• Nina Williams
• King
• Yoshimitsu
• Lee Chaolan
• Kuma
• Kunimitsu
• Armor King
• Ganryu
• Anna Williams
• Wang Jinrei
• Prototype Jack

New characters

• Jun Kazama
• Lei Wulong
• Jack-2
• Baek Doo San
• Bruce Irvin
• Roger
• Alex
• Angel
• Devil

 

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