Tekken 2

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  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 1996
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  • Summary: More than a sequel. The undisputed #1 fighting game on the planet.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gamezilla!
    94
    The fighting engine is awesome. The graphics are awesome. The characters' moves are awesome. This game just plain kicks ass.
  2. GameSpot
    92
    Wickedly sick action, amazingly fast gameplay, mother of all.... What more is there to say? Tekken 2 rules! The undeniable king of fighting games is here, and it's time to break bones and necks.
  3. Absolute Playstation
    91
    This game take the PlayStation to a new level of excellence. The graphics are the most fluid and detailed yet seen. The gameplay is even hotter than the original.
  4. IGN
    90
    The backgrounds are definitely more involved this time around, replacing the barren Virtua Fighter I-style backdrops with detailed, and occasionally moving, fighting arenas. And the light sourcing! It has to be seen to be believed.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    Blocky 3D brawler borrowed from "Virtua Fighter" to bring grade-A whoop ass to Sony's console. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  6. TotalGames.net
    82
    Good in the sense that it means anyone can instantly pick it up and perform miraculous feats of head-cleaving prowess. But bad because it means you can effortlessly plough straight through it without having to work very hard.
  7. All Game Guide
    80
    Characters are more varied and numerous, the moves possible with each of these characters is multiplied many fold, and the environments which they interact are certainly more detailed.

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. 91metalhead
    Sep 24, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing for it's time, even though some of the music is rehashed it's so good that i don't care. The fighting is so complex, butThis game is amazing for it's time, even though some of the music is rehashed it's so good that i don't care. The fighting is so complex, but not impossible to learn (i played it the first time as a five year old). A lot happended since the first one, a lot of new modes like team play, survival, time attack and practice with combolists. Many new characters and character endings, updated and new fighting mechanics like the counter system (though only Jun has this feature).… Expand
  2. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido eEste jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma… Expand
  4. ShawnT.
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    Best Tekken game.
  5. Barnes1987
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    A Huge step up over the original game but still not quite as good as the third game in the series. Still a solid game and well worth a look inA Huge step up over the original game but still not quite as good as the third game in the series. Still a solid game and well worth a look in for anyone that has an original Playstation.… Expand
  6. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    8
    Tekken 2 isn't perfect, although it sure comes close. As it stands, it's one of the best fighters available for the PlayStation. If you likeTekken 2 isn't perfect, although it sure comes close. As it stands, it's one of the best fighters available for the PlayStation. If you like fighting games at all, you will love Tekken 2. The graphics and fluent character movement will amaze… Expand
  7. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Nice tekken game with lots of characters, i remember the third one was better. OGRE 4 THE WIN.
  8. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand

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#4 Best PS1 Game of 1996
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#3 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1996
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#1 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1996