Tekken 5

tekken 5

Reviewed by johnyfalcon on November 12, 2007  |  report this review

Tekken fans are sure to have a good fight on their hands with Tekken 5. I'm going to avoid saying that it packs a punch because that would be cornball but then again, so is the humor that courses throughout the game.

Taking all the best elements of the series, Tekken 5 is kind of like the "best of" but it's not just rehash. It continues to redefine the series with new features while maintaining the elements that have proven universal appeal. Even though the series continues to evolve it will still be comfortable for loyal fans.

There are so many positive aspects to this game that I don't think I can cover them all in detail within this relatively short review. I don't want to bore the average reader that just wants a truncated overview but suffice to say that this game is virtually without flaws. From the graphics to the gameplay mechanics everything runs smoothly and precisely like a Swiss-made clock. The controls are tight, the animation is fluid and the gameplay is extremely varied for a fighting game. It's a winner.

I should mention that an online mode is not included. It's too bad because this style of game would really benefit from one since you actually fight virtual opponents from around the world. However, the CPU is very intelligent and will satisfy even the most ardent of gamers. There's no substitute for battling a worthy human opponent but the AI is the next best thing. At least there is a two-player mode, but that's pretty much a given at this point in the series.

The variety of gameplay features comes in the form of modes such as training, time trials, two-player and story. Each character also has different fighting techniques and personalities. The story mode gives each character dimension as we learn more about their background and motivation. There is different theme music for each of them and they all have dialog which is spoken in their native tongue. The characters really come to life here. There's a healthy dose of humor that lightens the mood and helps to make them more realistic and enduring. They don't come across as B-list superheroes spouting off cheesy statements.

The more powerful the opponent, the more money you will earn to unlock a plethora of goodies from wardrobe accessories to new characters and mini-games. There are 24 characters, the overwhelming majority of them are from past games. There are three new fighters, Asuka Kazama, Feng Wei, and Raven. They are a welcome addition and fit right into the Tekken stable of fighters. All of the characters are well balanced and the speed of attacks has been increased.

Floors and walls are destructible. The damage that you do to the environment can change the strategy of a bout. Obstructions can be used to hide behind and block some of your opponent's attacks. By breaking down walls you can force your opponent out in the open but you also have to watch out for those holes that you put in the floor as they can trip you up. The use of multi-level envir

Do a 17 hit combo with asuska

Hint by Kisame95 on July 01, 2007  |  report this hint

To do this keep on pressing triangle+square+x+o