Tekken 4

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2002
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  • 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 ofTekken 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]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. TotalGames.net
    91
    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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  2. IGN
    90
    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.]
  3. GamePro
    90
    The series could use a bit more depth and original features, but its pedigree as a top-ranked fighter remains intact.
  4. PSM Magazine
    80
    It just seems that there's been little improvement to the overall fighting system and single-player experience. [Oct 2002, p.34]
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  5. Total Video Games
    80
    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]
  6. GameSpy
    71
    It looks a little better, but underneath the new trappings lies the same old game.
  7. GameNow
    50
    "VF4" puts it to shame. [Nov 2002, p.58]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 54
  3. Negative: 3 out of 54
  1. AnsonG.
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    Great fighting action game i ever played.
  2. RyanS.
    Oct 3, 2002
    10
    Great game, wish they put all of the characters in it.
  4. Kikoy
    Aug 4, 2004
    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 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.… Expand
  5. MathewP.
    Jan 26, 2004
    8
    It's solid game. Yes it's the same old engine underneath, but the addition of enclosed arenas warrants giving it a bash. It's It's solid game. Yes it's the same old engine underneath, but the addition of enclosed arenas warrants giving it a bash. It's quite appalling to read people - a) Prefer Mortal Kombat over this b) Whinge about being cornered. Not a fault of the game mechanics, more just your poor skill. The only thing lacking is replayability. The same thing that was lacking from VF 4. … Expand
  6. Suadi86
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    Not as Tekken 3
  7. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Tekken 4 is a fighting video game developed and published by Namco as the fifth main installment in the Tekken series.

    + Great Fighting    Tekken 4 is a fighting video game developed and published by Namco as the fifth main installment in the Tekken series.

    + Great Fighting Game
    + Tekken Force
    + Ending Cutcenes    … Expand
  8. BobbyS.
    Nov 29, 2002
    0
    Terribly atrocious.

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#54 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#4 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002