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Tekken 6 Updated Impressions

By Ricardo Torres, GameSpotPosted Apr 29, 2009 5:20 pm PT

We get our hands on Namco's PlayStation 3 version of its arcade brawler.

Namco took the wraps off the PlayStation 3 version of Tekken 6 at its press event yesterday. Sadly, we were taunted by what appeared to be a fully playable roster of fighters in the demo. While we would have liked to try out all the fighters, we were limited to just four--Jin, Kazuya, Bob, and Zafina--by a Namco rep monitoring the demo.

Tekken is coming to a console near you. Find out more in this interview.

We had a chance to try out some versus matches with the modest roster of sanctioned fighters and are happy to report that, yep, this is Tekken 6. To be more specific, this is a tricked-out Tekken 6. Since Tekken 6 was first announced, the original arcade game has seen some revisions, culminating in the meaty expansion dubbed Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion, all of which will be incorporated into the home version of the game. The result is that fans can expect all of the arcade content in addition to new modes and items to trick out their characters. Best of all, it sounds like the system for unlocking the characters in the roster is being tweaked to be more accessible. In addition, Tekken 6 will feature online play, although we weren't able to try it. The game handled fine with the PlayStation 3 controller, and the fighting system felt comfortable and responsive.

The visuals in the work-in-progress game are coming together well. At first blush the game looks just about on par with the arcade game, but a closer look shows that it's still in need of some polish here and there with background elements and some of the special effects. We expect Tekken 6 to be good and shiny when it ships later this year.

While it has been a long time coming, Tekken 6 is looking just fine. The graphics are almost on par with the arcade game, the control is responsive, and there seems to be plenty of content being packed into the console versions. Fighting fans will want to keep an eye out for the game when it ships later this year for the PlayStation 3, PSP, and Xbox 360.

223 Comments

  • menusilect

    Posted Jul 19, 2009 10:13 pm PT

    -()()()-
    Sweet

  • el_nino_de_oro

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 1:09 am PT

    hope they make versions on all game console formats. what about wii owners...or atleast the ps2?

  • noobsfolife

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:39 pm PT

    omg so pumped!!

  • gorgonzila

    Posted Jun 4, 2009 11:54 am PT

    I hope tekken 6 psp will be better than dark resurrection

  • seijiro_hiko

    Posted May 31, 2009 1:18 pm PT

    psp screens looking nice^^

  • jadefury27

    Posted May 22, 2009 8:17 am PT

    2 signs of the apocalypse: tekken no longer a sony exclusive, and the gimmick weapons. why the hell would i wanna call penguins to attack my enemies!?! what is this lego's virtua fighter?(you heard that here first!) don't make a title i've followed for over 10 years this watered down kiddie crap!

  • tekkenitsta12

    Posted May 22, 2009 5:20 am PT

    if tekken psp has the BR stages and moves ( feng's ff+3,4), then tere will be lars and alisa too?

  • Fireinthelol

    Posted May 20, 2009 10:36 pm PT

    Panda or nothing.

  • king_chapeton15

    Posted May 20, 2009 7:56 pm PT

    this game would be out by now if microsoft wouldnt have payed namco to port on xbox

  • ultralesus

    Posted May 19, 2009 9:55 pm PT

    I'll be getting this for PSP and PS3... And Soul Calibur Broken Destiny.... It's going to be a good year.

  • TruthSeekr01

    Posted May 18, 2009 11:21 pm PT

    Too bad they're not planning on an online mode for the PSP.
    The adhoc (or game-sharing) battles on DR are pretty awesome on the PSP...was really looking forward to true online in Tekken6

  • DeadManRollin

    Posted May 18, 2009 4:23 am PT

    It's about time Namco releases a PC version....they should learn from Capcom.

  • GAMELOVER1997

    Posted May 17, 2009 1:31 am PT

    awesome!! its gonna be for ps3,xbox360,and psp! i hope its gonna be better!!

  • cjog

    Posted May 16, 2009 4:14 pm PT

    why wont they let me watch this

  • orestes1981

    Posted May 13, 2009 1:08 am PT

    "Chaos_Bladez Posted May 6, 2009 7:00 pm PT I'm gonna be dumb and totally buy the PS3 and PSP versions..."

    You and me both, brother. It will allow me to play Tekken 6 at work!

  • Leegamespot

    Posted May 8, 2009 11:52 pm PT

    Correction only Tekken 4 sucked.

  • Twin_Blade_Mike posted May 8, 2009 5:46 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Twin_Blade_Mike

    Posted May 8, 2009 5:46 am PT (hide)

    I like fighting games, but Tekken's sucked since Tekken 4

  • CroSsbLadE415

    Posted May 7, 2009 6:07 am PT

    nice...

  • ne0man

    Posted May 7, 2009 2:12 am PT

    oh they said there'd be exclusive psp characters, I hope they don't charge 5$ for each later as dlc for 360 and ps3

  • Chaos_Bladez

    Posted May 6, 2009 7:00 pm PT

    I'm gonna be dumb and totally buy the PS3 and PSP versions...

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