Tekken 2

Tekken 2
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco
Platform(s)	Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 (as part of Tekken 5's Arcade History mode), PlayStation Network
Release date	Arcade August 1995 (TES2/VER.A) September 1995 (TES2/VER.B and TES3/VER.B) PlayStation JP March 29, 1996 USA August 25, 1996 EUR October 1996
Genre(s)	Fighting
Mode(s)	Up to two players
Input methods	8-way joystick, 6 buttons; Gamepad
Cabinet	Upright
Arcade system	Namco System 11

Tekken 2 is the second installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series. It was first released in arcades in 1995, and later released for the PlayStation in 1996. It was again released in 2005 as part of the Arcade History mode of Tekken 5 for the PlayStation 2, and later in 2007 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable via the PlayStation Network.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Tekken 2 is much like its predecessor, with a few additions. It continues to use 2D backgrounds in its stages, features an infinite playing field, and uses a fighting system that utilizes four buttons: left punch, right punch, left kick, and right kick. Distinct additions included attack reversals for some characters, back throws, chain-throws, and a sidestep unique to one character (Kazuya Mishima). Tackles also were modified to inflict damage when running from a greater distance. Each time the the game is beaten with a different character in arcade mode a new character will appear for you to play.

Story

Two years have passed since the King of Iron Fist Tournament. On a stormy night, a lone figure fights his way up a rocky cliff until he reaches the top.

The Mishima Zaibatsu, under the leadership of Kazuya Mishima, has become even more corrupt and powerful than ever before, and has become involved in many illegal operations such as kidnapping, extortion, smuggling of endangered species for illegal experiments, and blackmail. Unknown to everyone, Kazuya is being backed up by a mysterious force known only as Devil, who inhabits Kazuya's body and serves as his only counsel.

Kazuya's activities have made enemies for him from all corners of the world, one of which is Jun Kazama, an animal rights fundamentalist. But most important of all, news reaches Kazuya's ears that his father, Heihachi Mishima, whom he defeated two years ago, is alive and plotting revenge against Kazuya. In an attempt to rid himself of Heihachi and his enemies once and for all, Kazuya announces the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2, with a prize money a thousand times the first.

Jun eventually comes face to face with Kazuya, but rather than attempt to arrest him, she finds herself drawn to him (by Devil's powers), and she ends up impregnated by Kazuya. In the confusion, she departs. In the final round, Heihachi confronts Kazuya, and they do battle once again. Heihachi wins the first round, prompting Devil to take over Kazuya's body and unleash his full power, transforming Kazuya into a Devil-like creature. Despite his advantages, Devil is still defeated by Heihachi, and flees the unconscious Kazuya's body.

Devil attempts to inhabit the body of Jun's unborn son, but Jun manages to fight Devil off, and he flees once again.

Heihachi, meanwhile, takes Kazuya's body to a volcano, and drops him in. Heihachi then escapes on a helicopter as the volcano erupts behind him, and he smiles to himself, having taken his revenge and regained his company.

Character roster

Returning characters

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

New characters

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

Ports

Tekken 2's port to the PlayStation is considered to be 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.

The PlayStation 2 version of Tekken 5 features the arcade version of Tekken 2 (Ver. B) as a playable bonus.

Tekken 2 is available for PlayStation 3 users to download onto the PSP. However, multiplayer options have been removed. As of system upgrade 1.70, Tekken 2 can now also be downloaded onto and played on the PlayStation 3.

Reception

Tekken 2 was well received, with a current 93% rating at Game Rankings. GameSpot, which gave the game 9.2 out of 10, praised the game's graphics and fluid character movement. IGN, which rated the game 9 out of 10, also praised the game's graphics and light sourcing.

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