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Tekken 4
79
7.5 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 23 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Namco

Developer: Namco

Genre(s): Fighting, Action

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: September 24, 2002

Summary

Tekken 4 marks the return of Namco's premier fighting franchise. Tekken strikes back with new jaw-dropping graphics, game play mechanics, and fearsome fighters. Newcomers engage old favorites in interactive, multi-leveled arenas. New strategies in fighting are introduced with the addition of walls, terrain effects, position changes, and enhanced side-stepping. Expanded game modes such as Training, Team Battle and the new Tekken Force provide the player with a deeper game play experience. [Namco]

What The Critics Said

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91

TotalGames.net

For twenty pounds you get arguably the greatest arcade fighting game ever created. That’s half the price of the forthcoming (and similarly but differently remarkable) "Soul Calibur 2."

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91

XenGamers

Sure, the great graphics and sound and the bonus Tekken Force mode are all good selling points, but the biggest reason to pick up Tekken 4 is that the gameplay not only lives up to the fine presentation; it surpasses it. [Import]

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90

IGN

Mechanically superior and definitely oriented to the expert crowd, Namco's brand of four-limbed combat is comparable to just about anything out there. [Import review previously scored as a 94.]

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90

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

A leaner, more vicious Tekken for a competitive age - surprising how much two new characters add to an already classy game. [Import, PSM2]

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90

GamePro

The series could use a bit more depth and original features, but its pedigree as a top-ranked fighter remains intact.

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90

Game Informer

This latest edition has not broken [my heart], although my hopes for what it should have been were slightly disappointed. [Oct 2002, p.78]

87

TotalPlayStation

Not as groundbreaking as it should have been. It may be hard to admit, but "Virtua Fighter 4" has taken a giant leap compared to Tekken 4’s bunny hop. But now that Namco has hit the nail on the head when it comes to fighting depth and detail, it is time for change.

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85

Electric Playground

There is certainly no danger of Tekken fans, or fight-game fans in general being disappointed by the great, glossy, fast-paced brawler that Tekken 4 is.

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85

GamerWeb Sony

Although the improvements are small and some pre-existing flaws were ignored, it’s still a great fighter.

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85

GameZone

One of the best multiplayer games you'll find on the PS2. I loved it at the arcade and I love it at home. I just wish it was a new experience.

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84

GameSpot

An extremely solid, long-lasting, accessible, and fun-to-play fighting game.

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80

Total Video Games

One can’t help but think that Namco slightly rushed the title to get it out in time for "Virtua Fighter 4," the visuals aren’t exactly eye dropping but the gameplay is fast fluid and consistent. [Import]

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80

PSX Nation

STILL a force to be reckoned with, it's just not the must have game of the year it has been in the past. Namco needs to focus heavily on "Soul Calibur 2" for a while and let Tekken take a vacation.

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80

PSM Magazine

It just seems that there's been little improvement to the overall fighting system and single-player experience. [Oct 2002, p.34]

71

netjak

I have to say that I personally liked this better than "VF4," but they were both a bit disappointing overall.

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71

GameSpy

It looks a little better, but underneath the new trappings lies the same old game.

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70

Yahoo! Games

A solid update to the series that doesn't really break any new ground, but shouldn't disappoint diehard fans of the Tekken line either.

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70

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Feels stale and rehashed. In a lot of ways, this is pretty much the same game we've been playing since 1997, but without the refinement of "Tekken 3" or the added team complexity of "Tekken Tag Tournament." [Oct 2002, p.190]

70

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Maybe "VF4" spoiled things for us all, but there's no arguing that the bar was raised back in March, and Tekken 4 has failed to jump over it. [Oct 2002, p.144]

70

Thunderbolt

The need for strategy, technical handling, and overall expertise with a character has been but on the backburner in favor of interactive environments and limited space to fight.

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60

Play Magazine

The game itself is also showing slight strain: still not a lot of freedom of movement. [Oct 2002, p.85]

60

G4 TV

Fulfills bare minimum expectations of the typical fighting game sequel. It delivers more of the same with slight tweaks in the character roster.

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50

GameNow

"VF4" puts it to shame. [Nov 2002, p.58]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 37 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

wyls gave it an8:
Alan is an idiot who doesn't know crap about tekken. Sure, T5 is much better than T4 but this was a breath of fresh air after T3.

Anson G. gave it a10:
Great fighting action game i ever played.

Ed and April B. gave it a4:
If you buy Virtual fighter or Soul Caliber you will think Tekken sucks. If you dont buy Virtual fighter or Soul Caliber Tekken seems pretty good. But it does not hold a candle to the characters, controls, weapons etc that the other games have. Buy them all like I did, play them all, then you will see the light. And that light is shinning on a big crapper. Worst of all you can buy virtual and Soul caliber for the same price !!!

Alan J. gave it a0:
Yet another mindless button masher for kids with ADD. The eye candy can't make up for some of the most retarded character designs ever. Do yourself a favor and get any "King of Fighters" game instead!

Jon L. gave it a9:
An underated Tekken game but Tekken is still better.

Alan S. gave it a9:
This game was the best especially with Jin Kazama as the star and Steve Fox making his Tekken debut but i'm in love with tekken. It forever rocks.

Kikoy gave it a 10:
The still is good and i love it, anyone there who likes Lei and knows many of tricks and juggles pls e-mail me at needle_squall@yahoo.com, i would really appreciate it.

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