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Japanese video game developer Namco began the series in 1994, with the release of the self-titled first entry. Tekken is noted as being one of the first fighting games at the time to use 3D animation.
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The series later introduced combos and special moves, with characters also able to stage break arenas. Gameplay focuses on hand-to-hand combat with an opponent, with the gameplay system including blocks, throws, escapes, and ground fighting. The main games in the series follow the events of the King of Iron Fist Tournament, hosted by the Mishima Zaibatsu, where players control a plethora of characters to win the tournament and gain control of the company the conflict between the Mishima family serves as the main focus of the series' plot, while players explore other characters' motivations in aiming to control the Zaibatsu. The franchise also includes film and print adaptations. We expect to hear more about Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition before the game releases during the Wii U launch window.Tekken ( Japanese: 鉄拳, "Iron Fist") is a Japanese media franchise centered on a series of fighting video and arcade games developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Harada and the Tekken team seem to have much more planned for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for Wii U, piling on new features for the game that's already a massive helping of a fighting game.
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The game played nearly identically to its PS3 and Xbox 360 counterpart, with the exception of the particular quirks of the Wii U GamePad and Classic Controller Pro, both of which performed admirably during our quick play tests.įor players who would prefer something other than the standard controls, Harada says he's "hoping to bring out something" for the player who prefers an arcade-style fight stick. In the build of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition that we played in Tokyo, characters like Angel and Michelle Chang were already unlocked, but no every character had an alternate Nintendo-themed outfit. Harada says the Tekken team has "other cool things planned" for the Wii U version, but did not elaborate. Players will be able to program a handful of shortcuts that can be utilized via the touchscreen, making it easier to pull of difficult combos and moves. The Wii U version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will also differ in its use of the GamePad's touchscreen. Harada says the mode breaks the ground rules of Tekken, making it an entertaining diversion to play with a friend. Collecting one of the randomly bouncing power-ups will make your fighter shrink or grow - sometimes to a comical size larger than the screen.įighters who have grown to those enormous sizes will do increased damage to their tiny opponents, but many of their moves that hit high or at mid-level will swing and miss. Mushroom Battle fills fighting stages with Super Mario Bros.-themed power-ups: mushrooms, super mushrooms, poison mushrooms, and super stars. The game's Nintendo-themed costumes will be exclusive to the Wii U version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2, as will Mushroom Battle mode. "These were things we really wanted to do and we didn't think Nintendo would be OK with it, but they were very cooperative." "We do use some of the sound effects and remix the music," Harada says. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for Wii U also contains a remix of classic Super Mario Bros. "We would like to try some violent features, like raising poison mushrooms below the stage, then smashing your opponent's face in the mushrooms." but we might get yelled at by Nintendo," Harada said through a translator. "It is kind of an interesting thing to explore, and we have some ideas about that. The Tekken team is considering Nintendo-themed Tag Throws for the game, Harada said, but fears being restricted by Nintendo because of their violent nature. Harada did say the Wii U version may include Nintendo-themed items and accessories in addition to the cosmetic costumes. (He did, however, rule out the possibility of a Kirby outfit.) Even Alex the dinosaur can dress up Nintendo-style, sporting Bowser's spike cuffs and flaming red eyebrows.Ĭostumes for Luigi, Ganon, and Link will also be available, and Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada says additional costumes are still to be announced. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition will include at least eight Nintendo-themed costumes, letting Kunimitsu wear Samus' Zero Suit and Asuka dress up like Princess Zelda.
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That means the same number of characters, the same modes, and the same two-on-two tag team battles.īut seeing Paul from Tekken wearing a full Mario costume, a bright red hat resting on his huge hair stack, and Steve Fox in a Starfox costume makes the Wii U version feel immediately superior. Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada says the Wii U version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is designed to perform much like its PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 equivalents. New details on Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for Wii U.