Tekken 3 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Apr 29, 1998
User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 75
  3. Negative: 2 out of 75

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  1. JoaoRodarte
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. Released in 1998 and still better than the most 1x1 fighting games I've been playing since than. Getting a new Fighter for each time that you finish the arcade with a different character and getting a new final video, with awesome graphics (comparing with other PS1 games) everytime you finish it gave me the will to replay it several times. Incredible gameplay.

    This g    ame totally rocks. Better of the Tekken serie, for me.… Expand
  2. Lost_Hero9
    May 7, 2012
    10
    I can not stress on how amazing this game is. For a PS1 game, this was easily in the Top 5 games of all time back then. Tekken 3 still remains the best in the franchise next to Tekken 5. For some odd reason, Namco decided to go multiplatform outside of the PlayStation brand. Ever since that, Tekken hasn't been very good. Hopefully they will return back home where they belong.
  3. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    So many characters, so many combos, so much fun! This is one of the best fighting games ever created because there are so many unique features and revolutionary fighting.
  4. Niveche
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    A bencmark in the genre - no scratch that - this game REDEFINED the genre - the big daddy of em all. Brilliant game - no need to explain - play it with your head in 1996 and you'll know why.
  5. DanB.
    Sep 2, 2007
    10
    I have a PS One, but I don't play it much anymore (now that I have the Wii) But from time to time, I plug in my Tekken game and play it. It's so addicting, and pretty good graphics for the PS One. Despite being old, I would still play it for a long time.
  6. Wyte
    Aug 3, 2008
    10
    Godlke, a game like this has not surfaced again, and i doubt it ever can due to desire for perfect graphics. T3 didn't need that! it just needed gameplay that was so addictive.
  7. WilliamM.
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    By far the best Tekken on any system. I've played the hell out of this one, and I keep coming back to it when the new games let me down....
  8. AlbertoM.
    Sep 17, 2004
    10
    Brilliant graphics, brilliant music and of course brilliant gameplay. Enough reason to buy a PSX, still with today's standars.
  9. AB
    Mar 16, 2005
    10
    Tekken 3 is one of the best fighting games ever. That's all you need to know.
  10. LaCharlesG.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    The best Tekken in the series.
  11. King-KongKutch
    Jul 21, 2004
    10
    I love this game. This is a must have game especially for those gamers than likes arcade types of games.
  12. Watermelon789
    Aug 22, 2011
    9
    Yep, Tekken 3 isn't just an incredible old game, is one of the best game in the history and made proud the PlayStation. Who will forget the kick ass intro in it?
  13. Rice303
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    Sorry about the 0 review, yes this is the silly Rice who forgot to score the review, anyways, best fighting game ever and allways will be, work on a HD remake Namco
  14. Rox22
    Apr 4, 2013
    9
    Pretty much the best fighting game on the PS1. Was even better on the arcade. For the time these graphics and controls were top of the line. Fighting is fun and generally very balanced and easy to learn. Great characters. Great back stories.

    Overall:
    Just a really great game and one of my top PS1 games
  15. DunnieDash
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    Possibly the most classic of all 3D fighters, Tekken 3 is a masterpiece. One of few games that makes you go just one more round, Tekken 3 has it all; bright, unique characters, each with a recognizably different move set, and music that is just too cool and memorable. Add the new Tekken Force mode, Tekken Ball mode, and a completely positive overhaul to Tekken 3 and you'll see why this game is considered by many to be the best fighting game of all time.… Expand

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Metascore
96 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GMR Magazine
    100
    An amazing conversion, given the difference between the arcade and PlayStation hardware at the time. Set the standard for bonuses. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. Electric Playground
    100
    I'd come off as a huge hypocrite if I didn't put Tekken 3 at the top of the list. "Tekken 2" was a 10, and Tekken 3 is a better game in most respects.
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  3. GameSpot
    99
    The gameplay is identical to the arcade. Every move, combo, and character has been transferred over, and a couple of new characters have been added in as well.
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