Tekken 5 final review

[kshinda]

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Manufacturer: Namco
Platforms: Arcade, Playstation 2
Year: Arcade 2004 (Fall) - Console 2005 (February 25th)


The 10th year anniversary party is here... And Heihachi Mishima is dead.



Basically, the story begins with an army of Jacks interrupting a battle in a dojo between Kazuya and Heihachi. The Jack's initiated a self-destruct sequence and destroyed the dojo with Heihachi inside. Kazuya escaped, but a man named "Raven" reported Heihachi to be dead.
Tekken 5 features a new graphics engine (System 258); as well as vibrant new arenas, moves, and characters (over 30 characters!). Tekken 5's main new feature is the customizable "card" system. The card system is basically a character customization system (formerly only found in Japan arcades with VF4) that allows players to use a data card to customize their character's color scheme and outfit. Your card will also save information such as how many wins & losses you have, your alias, and your rank.

^ From the stunning 3 minute intro

Well I think most of you thought Heiachi was dead. That wasnt the case in this game (sorry for the spoiler, I couldnt help it, plus im sure you lot knew Heiachi wasnt dead anyway) You now have 5 of the Mishima family in it. (Kazuya, Heaichi, Jinpachi, Jin and Asuka). The 'AI' (The computer's intellegence) has increased dramatically. People even call it 'Great AI'. Well put it this way, if you have been playing the Tekken series most of your life, and can pull off the Ten hit combos and all the techniques, you shouldnt have a problem. Everything that was in Tekken 4 has been either taken out or reworked on. Not mention there is a whooping 33 characters in the game, so its time for you to get practicing. As you may or may not know, theres 3 brand spanking new characters added to the Tekken roster. they are:


Raven :Undoubtably looks like the famous Marvel character 'Blade'. He plays like a ninja character using disappearing techniques and tricks. HE uses Ninja techniques that make him both swift and powerful. He isnt someone who you can button bash with, You will need to take time and devotion to master his jugglers.


Asuka Kazama : Im sure this is Jin's sister or related to Jin in some way. Plays alot like Jun. Stepping up in Jun's footsteps she fuses Jun's old style with hers, she is very combo ish if you know how to use Jun's old moves. Shes swift, and has easy juggler combos. Jun's easy combo moves and 10 hit combos aswell as juggler combos, are now useable with Asuka.


Feng Wei : Killed his master with his bear hands after scolded by him for fighting outside the dojo. He is slow but powerful. Moves remind me of Akira and that shaolin guy from VF4 evo. The reason being is that his moves are powerful as well as stiff.


The full Character Roster - Jin, Kazuya, Heiachi, Law, Paul, Craig Marduk, Lee Chaolin, Ling Xiyaou, Jack-5, Julia, Yoshimitsu, Devil Jin, Brain Fury, Nina, Anna, Steve, Christie, Eddy Gordo, Panda, Kuma, Moukjin, Roger Jr, Ganryu, Wang Jinrei, Lei Wulong, Raven, Feng Wei, Asuka, Hwoarang, Baek Doo San, King, Bruce Irwin and Jinpachi (Isnt Playable, Final boss)

Anna, Lee, Wang, Bruce, Baek, Roger, Ganryu, Mokujin all make it back in Tekken 5 with a few more tricks and tales up their sleeve. Wang still doesnt have drunken fist like I wanted him to have in the previous games. Maybe in the next Tekken, it will happen.

Personally, I thought Ogre killed Lee, Wang, Bruce, Baek and ganryu and then absorbed there ablities same with Jun. (Ogre picked up Juns head in the begginning FMV sequence of Tekken 3 so how the hell can she still be alive in Devil Within mode?)
Jinpachi, The main boss has risen from the burned down Honmaru dojo after it got burned down. under the rubble was Jinpachi who was prisoned by Heiachi. Im not going into detail as it will spoil the sturdy plot of the twist in the game. Jinpachi is indeed related to Heiachi but im not saying how.

Graphics -



Backgrounds are sharper and more vibrant than ever before seen in a Tekken game. Smashing opponents through objects or walls seem the same from Tekken 4, not much improvement from there. But scenery wise, theres alot more thoughtful backgrounds and more devoloped FMV sequences. Theres about 3 different intros for Tekken 5. (the teaser trailer, The arcade beginning and the PS2 only beginning intro) They all look stunningly beautiful. But the music for the PS2 only trailer doesnt seem to match the events of whats going on in the trailer. But other than that, the in game background music is decent, better than the crap they threw in Tekken 4. Graphic details on each character is astonishing. Not a detail out of line. Everything is smooth (and if your watching Nina or Anna's behind, you can understand what im saying, lol) So the graphics is definatly a plus side to this game in my opinon.

[kshinda]

Music -

Well what can I say. The Devil Within Mode had the amazingly addictive sound of Tekken 3's Jin stage remix. All the other background music are addictive, once you take the consideration of listening to them over and over again. The intro music to the second part of the Tekken 5 intro didnt really match the part. It was some american rock singing. For me, the sequences didnt match the music but others may like it. The dramatic feeling in the first part of the intro music was really put together well. One thing that is a downfall. There is still no Arrange Soundtrack for Tekken 5. I believe this very same thing occured to Tekken 4 and Tekken Tag. But its all good, as the Orginal Soundtrack sounded brilliant.


Controls -

I will keep this short and sweet. The controls are still LP, RP, LK, RK. The grab and shove throw is removed completly. Same with the replay feature that was made its debut on only Tekken4. (I will miss perfecting someone and not recording it) Now there are two grapple buttons, like there was previously before Tekken 4 ruined it.
Standard Throw 1 - LP+LK
Standard Throw 2 - RP+RK
Also, Most characters have there reversals back (Law, Julia, etc) So that comes in handy when someone is using a ten hit combo on you. Just move back then time the hit and press <- + LP+LK or <- + RP+RK
The power ups are still in the game. Press all the action buttons (triangle, square, x, Circle) together to get a power up, which basically charges you up. When you hit someone, it will be 10% stronger for that one hit. Useless cause if you get attacked with the powerup, regardless of whether you block it or not, the Powerup will disappear.
Theres still the auto block, so if your not playing, there will be a automatic upper block activated, but not for lower attacks. Moving back is the block button still. Shoulder buttons are inactive as usual unless you activate them to do certain things in configuration, which is in option mode.

Customization



^Violet isnt in Tekken 5 like he was Tekken 4 but you can make the same appearence with the all new customization mode
Ever wanted to make the characters of tekken look different? Wanted to give Kazuya 3 eyes, Give Hwoarang a Korean gangster look, Give Nina a more gangster look, Give Law a more bruce lee look or a old western yankee look, Give Lei a more Jacky Chan look or Give Paul his hair down look in Tekken 4? Well its all possible in Tekken 5. The customize option is there to broaden your skills. You create a ring name and go to arcade mode, win money then use the money to buy accesories for your characters such as clothes, wigs, jewellery etc. Not only is that the amazing factor of customization, but you can also get promoted to ranks. There is only 3 accesories for most characters in each category (Face, Head, Upper body, Lower body) and about 8 different colours to colour your characters in. A bit limited but still a cool feature to have.

Devil within mode



Anyone ever played Tobal no.1 or no2 before? If so, Devil within mode plays much like Tobals Quest mode. The first stage treats you to a remix of Jin's Tekken 3 background music. The bosses gauge seems sooo much like Devil May cry 3.
Anyhow, Devil Within is a mode that only Jin is playable in. He is trying to find a way to get rid of his devil gene is his blood.
Its the replacement of Tekken Force and believe me, once youve played this, you wont really give a damn about Tekken Force again. The moves and controls are different. Jin can turn into a devil just like dante can in DMC series. Jin gets full glimpse of 3D aspects as he roams into the 3D, jumping, climbing, running around freely.
So in simple terms, Devil Within mode is just like Devil May cry but without finding objects, you just beat the living hell out of people and look on the map to the nearest door. It does get tedious after the first two stages as its just repetitive fighting and when you complete it, you find out that you dont really know any secrets about Jin's past at all.

Arcade Conversions



Tekken 1, Tekken 2, and the awesome Tekken 3 make there arcade conversion presence felt in Tekken 5. If anyone told you Tekken Tag or Tekken 4 was on the Tekken 5 game, they made a complete mockery out of you. All the characters from Tekken 2 and Tekken 3 are unlocked. The loading time kills the loading time on the PS1 to load the tekken games. I noticed that Tekken 1 didnt have no characters unlocked and up till now, I still dont know how to unlock them. But who gives a damn? Your getting 3 other games other than the one you was getting. 4 games for the price of one. And they are all Tekken. What more could you ask for?

With all classical arcade conversions of Tekken 1 to 3 on this one disc, you will never get bored which leaves you not only playing a New Tekken, but the old ones aswell. how cool is that? and then when thinking about playing Tekken 5, you have 33 Characters to master, Plus you can unlock and buy stuff in the game. So tell your mum or your partner to pack you lunch, cause you wont be moving out of your seat playing this fantastic Beat em up. Definatly, One of the finest Beat em up games created sooo far!

Graphics 10/10 So Sharp and so thoughtful.
Sound 8/10 Not bad at all
Gameplay 10/10 they dont call it the best beat em up for nothing
Lastablity 10/10 With this Tekken and the older Tekkens, It will last you a long time
Overall Rating 10/10 - Best 3D Beat em up game

[ShadowyOne]

*looks at last screenshot*

Yoshimitsu is in Tekken 5? Wow, guess I thought he was only in SCII. >_>

[Nomi]

Yoshimitsu is from Tekken Shadowy he was in the SC 2 for a special character. Plus the last screenshot is from tekken 1 i think.

Last Edit: Apr 8, 2005 17:02:37 GMT -8 by Nomi

[ShadowyOne]

Oh, okay. Never really got how they figured out the placement of characters in SCII. I know Necrid was made-up on the spot just for the game, but that's it.

Tekken 5 looks cool.

[kshinda]

Yup from tekken1. Yoshimitsu made his debut in tekken 1 and starred in all of them.

You can play tekken 1,2,3 on the same tekken 5 disc.

[SonicX]

I have Tekken 5 and I have all the characters, and I beat it. The last character is the hardest.

[Jimmy]

I wanna play this. I remember tekken tag tourney. It was easy.