• Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2000
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  1. Nov 18, 2010
    10
    This is definatly a step up to the arcade version and quite possible my faviroute Tekken game in the series so far. Tekken Tag Tournament is the first instalment of the "Tag" series and brings back previous characters from the earlier Tekken games. The graphics have certainly boosted up a notch from the PS1 and Arcade versions, some of the stages are fantastic - pyramid temples,This is definatly a step up to the arcade version and quite possible my faviroute Tekken game in the series so far. Tekken Tag Tournament is the first instalment of the "Tag" series and brings back previous characters from the earlier Tekken games. The graphics have certainly boosted up a notch from the PS1 and Arcade versions, some of the stages are fantastic - pyramid temples, colosseum's and dojos. Gameplay is still the same as before, but there are some new fighting moves, different game modes to play and for the first time you can play as not one, but two characters in each fight. Not all characters are available to start off with, you have to unlock them in Arcade mode. Fight your way through 8 different stages by kicking, punching and wrestling each opponent and you will unlock a new character as well as a nice short theatre clip from each character you complete Arcade in. If you've played Tekken before, then most of the moves you'll know already but if you're new to the series, you may want to get some practicing done in Practice mode. You can change the difficulty settings if want to challenge yourself and become a master at the game. Of course this game wouldn't be Tekken without (my personal faviroute) multiplayer, where you and your friend can choose two different characters (4 altogether). Another new feature to this game is if you have a Multitap, you can have up to 4 players to make it even more enjoyable. You and your friends can get loads of aggressive fun, competing against one another to become the champion. If that wasn't enough for you why not play a much relaxing game of bowling, yes you heard me right bowling, something you might wanna try if you have a bad headache after all that anger and shouting from multiplayer. One thing that disappoints me is even though you can use two characters tag in each fight, the round ends after one of them is defeated rather than finish them both off. This would have been a nice option to let you configure this. Usually I would get bored of the same old repetitive fighting but it still manages to charm for the fourth time running. Expand
  2. PeeweeH.
    Sep 12, 2001
    9
    Amazing graphics. Great fighting game because you can tell that they actually researched the fighting styles used in the game. The drunken boxing and crane styles are really cool and just like in the Kung Fu movies. The handling is a bit hard to get used to though.
  3. Dec 25, 2013
    8
    More characters, more moves, four-player tag battle, and more. Graphically, the game has taken a very large leap. Overall great Tekken Tag Tournament is a great game.
  4. SSJ2_vegeta
    Apr 18, 2002
    3
    I agree with solid_snake,3D fighters suck with the exception of Soul Caliber. This game is bad. 2D fighters forever!!
  5. AkeemG.
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    Tekken Tag is the best fighting game for the PlayStation 2 because it is the only game of its kind to have graphics with such smooth textures and cool color coordination and of course the almighty tag battle system is a very awesome element in the game.Aside from the above mentioned what really got me addicted to the game was the way the ending character movies were integrated into the Tekken Tag is the best fighting game for the PlayStation 2 because it is the only game of its kind to have graphics with such smooth textures and cool color coordination and of course the almighty tag battle system is a very awesome element in the game.Aside from the above mentioned what really got me addicted to the game was the way the ending character movies were integrated into the ending credit staff roll and the music that plays during the staff roll and movies was also very nice along with all the other songs of the game.Just crank up the volume after you beat the game watch the credits and wait a while and you'll see what I'm talking about,this doesn't apply to unknown's movie though.The replay at the end of the game is also very good .You'll be hooked on this game for many weeks. Expand
  6. JosephS.
    Dec 3, 2001
    10
    It is the best game ever made!!! That's for sure! Well the tekken tag will be perfect! ciao mates.
  7. KinanA.
    May 22, 2002
    6
    Good but make something new.
  8. VirusMan
    May 27, 2003
    6
    Its a fighting game. Kicks butt till it is all unlocked, then gets a little boring.
  9. SolidSnake
    Feb 26, 2002
    2
    Why hasn't there been a 3-d fighting game that I liked? Out of all the fighting games I've played, the 2-d fighters just blow away any 3-d fighter out there. I mean Guilty Gear X is just the fastest, prettiest and best figher out there. Capcom vs. SNK 2 is another outstanding fighting game. 2-d fighters will always be THE best.
  10. NickW.
    Oct 9, 2002
    10
    Absolute brilliance. The best fighter made for any console ever.
  11. RyanW.
    May 29, 2002
    10
    This game is freakin' sweet! I mean I can now reunite playing with Kazuya instead of playing the rare Tekken 1 or unlocking him in Tekken 2 which is hard to do. Plus, it's faster than The other 3 Tekkens. I don't know what Solid Snake's talking about.
  12. RyanM.
    Feb 9, 2003
    8
    Just like every other fighting game. Once all the characters are unlocked you'll never play it again. The Tag battle is creative and the Tekken bowl gives it an interesting twist, but this game is far from above other fighters.
  13. TylerS.
    Jun 28, 2001
    9
    Great idea for a game, lots of fun. Wonderful characters with good attacks. Great graphics. If it were a Dreamcast game, I would consider it perfect. I was glued to the game. It was great, and I can't wait for "Tekken 4" which I hope it is just as good.
  14. MuzahirH.
    Jun 7, 2001
    9
    This is the best fighting game on the planet and is the only title needed for the PS2, but all in all it is the best PS2 title. The graphics are much much better than "Tekken 3.:" "Dead or Alive 2" is no match for it.
  15. CaitlinR.
    Jul 31, 2001
    10
    Simply the best fighting game ever. (It's totally awesome thanks to Jin!)
  16. RicardoG.
    Jul 6, 2001
    10
    I don't see anything wrong with it. Simply the greatest game in the world.
  17. LeiW.
    Sep 17, 2001
    10
    I Think It Is 1 Of The Best Fighting Games I Have Ever Played. I Like To Perfect My Abilites With Everyone On Practice Mode.
  18. PrestonN.
    Sep 9, 2001
    10
    Namco couldn't of done better. The animation is smooth and the gameplay is solid. (You gotta love the soundtrack!)
  19. LeeM.
    Jul 12, 2002
    9
    Pretty cool. Tekken 3 was the only other fighting game I ever played but this is 9x better!
  20. MasterDownwardSpiral
    Jul 15, 2002
    8
    When people rate the best fighting game of all time, I would say Soul Calibur is good, Tekken is better. However, it could have been made a little better.
  21. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Dec 5, 2004
    8
    I love this game it is fun, fast and simple with lots of haracters and the whole tag team thing is really fun. Also it's cheap I bought it for $5.99 used. Also you missed Offical Playstation Magazine's score 4 1/2 out of 5.
  22. Tom
    Mar 3, 2009
    9
    Tekken Tag Tournament is one of the best fighting games I have ever played. Law is my favorite character, just like Bruce Lee. All around this game has a great single player Arcade mode as well as a multiplayer, take out your rage on your friends with Law! With amazing fighting styles, characters, stages, and music to fight to I give this game a 9/10.
  23. SimonB.
    Dec 23, 2001
    10
    This game kicks ass!!! Check the grass!!! The best fighting game ever!!!
  24. [Anonymous]
    Jul 19, 2001
    10
    One kick ass game, nuf' said.
  25. ShyamM.
    Jul 29, 2001
    10
    This is the best game ever, with 30+ characters, and awesome replays, Tekken Bowl mode, awesome 4 player mode, awesome endings, and really awesome game play, what more could you want, when you get PS2 you get this game with it first. This game rocks...I love it.
  26. Austin(theBaron)
    Aug 26, 2001
    9
    To put it simply, this is the best Tekken game since # 3. No more "oh sh** I'm running out of life," or "uh oh im running low." Cool abilities like when you use Devil and Kazuya. When you tag Kazuya turns into Devil and vice versa.T he throw tag combos are pretty neat and with like 33 characters it's full of surprises. I think Eddy is the best of all with his infinite combo To put it simply, this is the best Tekken game since # 3. No more "oh sh** I'm running out of life," or "uh oh im running low." Cool abilities like when you use Devil and Kazuya. When you tag Kazuya turns into Devil and vice versa.T he throw tag combos are pretty neat and with like 33 characters it's full of surprises. I think Eddy is the best of all with his infinite combo kicks and Tiger is pretty awesome. Good attacks and good characters, some new characters and some originals. All in all I can't wait for Tekken 4 because if it's as good a tag ... Expand
  27. Eoin
    Sep 18, 2001
    10
    In simple terms, no fighting game offers as much as Tekken.
  28. JasonP.
    Mar 14, 2002
    9
    This game is brilliant! it holds hours of fun, but is best played wiv ur mates. Lots of characters and great graphics. If u want a fighting game this is the 1!!!!
  29. JohnnyDo
    Jul 20, 2002
    9
    I think it should have some role play besides fighting and bowling.
  30. AyaneK.
    Jul 22, 2002
    9
    Tekken Tag RULES! It's definitely a must have game; especially if you're a diehard Tekken fan like me... only I think the game really would've been cooler if they had some new characters.
  31. BonbonA.
    Aug 3, 2005
    8
    Luph the game. Many old characters from Tekken series return, though it doesn't really have a storyline. I'm sad that they only make the *real* ending movie for the secret character "Unknown". Still, this game rocks :)
  32. Zeus
    Jul 16, 2001
    10
    The greatest fighting game ever created on the best system created.
  33. Austin(theBaron)
    Aug 26, 2001
    9
    To put it simply, this is the best Tekken game since # 3. No more "oh sh** I'm running out of life," or "uh oh im running low." Cool abilities like when you use Devil and Kazuya. When you tag Kazuya turns into Devil and vice versa.T he throw tag combos are pretty neat and with like 33 characters it's full of surprises. I think Eddy is the best of all with his infinite combo To put it simply, this is the best Tekken game since # 3. No more "oh sh** I'm running out of life," or "uh oh im running low." Cool abilities like when you use Devil and Kazuya. When you tag Kazuya turns into Devil and vice versa.T he throw tag combos are pretty neat and with like 33 characters it's full of surprises. I think Eddy is the best of all with his infinite combo kicks and Tiger is pretty awesome. Good attacks and good characters, some new characters and some originals. All in all I can't wait for Tekken 4 because if it's as good a tag ... Expand
  34. [Anonymous]
    Jun 12, 2002
    9
    This game rocks! Great Graphics, 4 player tag battles, Enough fighting styles that anyone can find a couple of matches, what more can you ask for! As for 2d vs 3d fighters 2d is for amatures. The ability to side step adds a whole new dimension to the game.
  35. MikeH.
    Jun 16, 2002
    9
    This game is more addicting than heroin. The only bad thing about it is that you have to memorize such long combos in order to beat your opponent. And memorizing things is very hard for a heroin addict.
  36. NorvilleG.
    Jun 26, 2002
    10
    Perfect! Absolutely Perfect!
  37. RickY.
    Jun 26, 2002
    10
    Tekken 3 was kewl especially with Ling Xiaoyu & Panda BUT now that TTT is out there couldn't be a better time to combine both into one great team. TEKKEN RULES!!!
  38. CrashMaster
    Jul 27, 2002
    10
    Tekken Tag Tournament is amazing, it combines all 3 games characters together and if you unlock theater mode it pretty much sticks to the Storyline, so it is a must have (Well I would sy that I'm obsessed about The Tekken Series!
  39. ZiggyStardust
    Aug 13, 2002
    7
    I couldn't give this game a good rating because it has some pretty noticable problems. 1) the unlocked stories behind all characters are unbelievably poor. i mean what were they thinking with these? 2) the computer AI is not too cool. on hard difficulty i want something better than just being able to press 1 button rapidly to win the game. it's not really too easy, it's justI couldn't give this game a good rating because it has some pretty noticable problems. 1) the unlocked stories behind all characters are unbelievably poor. i mean what were they thinking with these? 2) the computer AI is not too cool. on hard difficulty i want something better than just being able to press 1 button rapidly to win the game. it's not really too easy, it's just you can be cheap and win. this is a better than average ps2 game, and it's 2 player games are what make it fun. but it's not a classic like street fighter 2 is on snes. Expand
  40. MichaelF.
    Aug 23, 2002
    10
    Love the game, the game kicks butt.
  41. BillM.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    Kicks butt. Best Tekken game by far.
  42. KyleK.
    Nov 28, 2003
    8
    A fun wicked game, good graphics, fun bowling and a stretching point in the game is the theatre.
  43. Nov 9, 2012
    9
    Tekken Tag Tournament is a great fighter, one of the best ever made. The combat is solid, the variety of modes allows for a lot of hours playing, and it looks beautiful for a game that came out in the year 2000.
  44. Sep 10, 2012
    8
    I am not a huge fan of fighting games but the I still enjoyed the Tekken series. Tekken Tag Tournament is one of the few fighting games I've owned because it is one of the best. Battling in teams of two characters and having over 35 fighters to choose from, this game was always a blast to play. TTT offered some of the best combos in the series and Unknown was one of the coolest bosses.I am not a huge fan of fighting games but the I still enjoyed the Tekken series. Tekken Tag Tournament is one of the few fighting games I've owned because it is one of the best. Battling in teams of two characters and having over 35 fighters to choose from, this game was always a blast to play. TTT offered some of the best combos in the series and Unknown was one of the coolest bosses. Also, they enhanced the graphics and offered 2 new modes, team battle up to 8 characters with tag rules, and a "Tekken Bowl" bowling game. Expand
  45. Apr 4, 2013
    7
    Solid fighting mechanics and nice introduction into tag-team fighting. Great selection of character. However it really doesn't feel like it has much else to offer. Little to no extra features. No real story mode. This game felt more like it belonged in an arcade than on a console.

    Overall: A good idea, but it just felt a bit unfinished. It felt more like an expansion than an actual
    Solid fighting mechanics and nice introduction into tag-team fighting. Great selection of character. However it really doesn't feel like it has much else to offer. Little to no extra features. No real story mode. This game felt more like it belonged in an arcade than on a console.

    Overall:
    A good idea, but it just felt a bit unfinished. It felt more like an expansion than an actual game of its own.
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  46. Aug 19, 2013
    8
    yes that exactly what the series needed playing tag is so much fun and being able to do combo moves is so cool a great step up to fighting games really good game
  47. May 25, 2015
    10
    Using the same engine as Tekken 3 the tag system and PS2 graphic makeover this is as good as 3d fighting gets and still holds up today (In many ways I prefred TTT's graphics to the later PS2 installments). New things where being discovered about the games fighting engine and characters 4/5 years after it first came out, While bringing back the full cast made for some "Clone" typeUsing the same engine as Tekken 3 the tag system and PS2 graphic makeover this is as good as 3d fighting gets and still holds up today (In many ways I prefred TTT's graphics to the later PS2 installments). New things where being discovered about the games fighting engine and characters 4/5 years after it first came out, While bringing back the full cast made for some "Clone" type characters the roster bought back a lot of old favourites from the first 2 games for a fantastic character roster. The tag system added a lot of variety and discovery to the game with so many combinations allowing for experimentation to see how they work together. Expand
  48. Sep 10, 2015
    10
    Neo010390
    Nov 18, 2010
    10 This is definatly a step up to the arcade version and quite possible my faviroute Tekken game in the series so far. Tekken Tag Tournament is the first instalment of the "Tag" series and brings back previous characters from the earlier Tekken games. The graphics have certainly boosted up a notch from the PS1 and Arcade versions, some of the stages are fantastic
    Neo010390
    Nov 18, 2010
    10
    This is definatly a step up to the arcade version and quite possible my faviroute Tekken game in the series so far. Tekken Tag Tournament is the first instalment of the "Tag" series and brings back previous characters from the earlier Tekken games. The graphics have certainly boosted up a notch from the PS1 and Arcade versions, some of the stages are fantastic - pyramid temples, colosseum's and dojos.
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  49. Mar 6, 2017
    8
    This was the first game i got for the Playstation 2 and it was amazing for the time. The graphics were a huge step up from the first 3 games and the game play was solid. Countless hours were spent on this.
  50. Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Tekken Tag Tournament is the fourth main installment in Namco's Tekken fighting game series. It is not canonical to the Tekken storyline.

    + 2 VS 2
    + Tekken Bowl
    + Great Fighthing Game
  51. Aug 25, 2016
    10
    Having grown up playing fighting games in arcades (Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat II, etc.), this was a gem when first I played it. The balance in this game is what really sets it apart. The characters really do provide a whole spectrum of fighting styles to where there is a character for virtually every play style. Where the combat itself shines is in how this game integrates combos,Having grown up playing fighting games in arcades (Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat II, etc.), this was a gem when first I played it. The balance in this game is what really sets it apart. The characters really do provide a whole spectrum of fighting styles to where there is a character for virtually every play style. Where the combat itself shines is in how this game integrates combos, throws, and reversals to ensure that every usable character has their respective place in the match. The tag aspect adds the potential element of co-op or 4-player vs. mode that only increases the already excellent experience that the base fighting game offers. Simply put, this is fighting game perfection, and for its time I would be hard pressed to find any that could do it all even as well as this game...there is a reason that its impact is enough to warrant me writing this review some 16 years after its release! Expand
  52. Jan 29, 2017
    10
    Hay que ver lo que significo el avance tecnológico que mostro este Tekken al compararlo con el de maquinas de Arcade, Vaya recuerdo que no podía creer que una consola de videojuegos pudiera hacer eso. este tekken reúne a casi todos los personajes de las anteriores entregas en una pelea en equipos para poder luchar contra la terrible jefa Unknown, todos los personajes tienen endingHay que ver lo que significo el avance tecnológico que mostro este Tekken al compararlo con el de maquinas de Arcade, Vaya recuerdo que no podía creer que una consola de videojuegos pudiera hacer eso. este tekken reúne a casi todos los personajes de las anteriores entregas en una pelea en equipos para poder luchar contra la terrible jefa Unknown, todos los personajes tienen ending interesantes, ataques únicos, y el increíble tekken bowl para echar unas partidas de boliche. el ultimo gran tekken en esceniarios infinitos sin paredes. se podría decir que es el mejor tekken de la PS2 (con respetos al genial tekken 5), pero queda un poco detrás del brutal Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution. Excelente juegazo este tekken Expand
  53. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    A highly impressive PS2 launch game, "Tekken Tag Tournament" improved upon the arcade version with its superior graphics. While not quite as good as "Tekken 3", it was still a terrific fighting game that added the tag feature to matches. A must have for series fans. I would rate it with an 8.8 out of 10.
  54. May 18, 2018
    8
    A solid game in an established franchise that does what it's supposed to do: be a fun fighting game
  55. Aug 15, 2019
    8
    A classic Tekken game. This is the Tekken formula done right and that really shines in this installment. The tag system is super fun, and you can even take a friend along for the ride in Pair Play mode! Arcade mode runs will net you new characters and endings for your chosen first character for that classic arcade fighter feel. Playing this on the PS2 at the beginning of it's life as wellA classic Tekken game. This is the Tekken formula done right and that really shines in this installment. The tag system is super fun, and you can even take a friend along for the ride in Pair Play mode! Arcade mode runs will net you new characters and endings for your chosen first character for that classic arcade fighter feel. Playing this on the PS2 at the beginning of it's life as well as at the local arcade brings back some fond memories from the fighting game scene of yesterday. A must have for fans of classic 3D fighters. Expand
  56. Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning Visuals
    Mechanics Sound
    And plenty of characters My all time favorite tekken
  57. May 1, 2020
    8
    One of my very first games on PS2. As a fan, the moment when you realize the walls make damage to the fighters for the first time in saga. Priceless. JIN KAZAMA 4 THE WIN.
  58. Aug 1, 2023
    8
    Tekken Tag Tournament is the fourth installment in the Tekken fighting game series. Tekken Tag Tournament was released as an arcade game in 1999, before becoming a North American and European launch title for the PlayStation 2 in 2000.
  59. Sep 4, 2021
    9
    Tekken Tag Tournament is an excellent fighting game that throws tag-team mechanics into the mix.
  60. Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Fighting system takes a bit getting used to, since it's much more robust than the modern games. But overall it's old-school beat-em-up fun, what more can you ask for?
  61. Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Tekken 3 with better graphics and the ability to play with two dolls at the same time! I'm not that big a fan of 2vs2 mode
  62. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Great game and a fresh, new concept.

    Tekken Tag Tournament was a great, standalone game with no official ties to the main series in terms of story. In Tag Tournament, you battle it out in one on one battles, or with the newly introduced tag battles. You can choose up to two characters and swap them out in a battle whenever you want. The other character can then heal a little bit of
    Great game and a fresh, new concept.

    Tekken Tag Tournament was a great, standalone game with no official ties to the main series in terms of story.

    In Tag Tournament, you battle it out in one on one battles, or with the newly introduced tag battles. You can choose up to two characters and swap them out in a battle whenever you want. The other character can then heal a little bit of their health. This new mechanic is interesting and challenging, mainly because of the fact that you lose the battle if one of your characters reached zero HP. You can have a fully capable fighter left; you still lose. This mechanic requires strategy and knowing when to switch in time. If the timer runs out, the team with the most health left wins the match.

    Tekken Tag Tournament features the classic arcade game mode, in which you battle through a series of opponents and then beat the boss. In this case, this is Unknown, some sort of dark witch which mimics the fighting style of other characters, much like Mokujin. The only difference is that she can change fighting styles throughout the battle itself, rather than every new round.

    You can also play the one on one mode and the team battle, in which you apply the tag team mechanic, but this time, a character that is defeated, does not lose the match instantly. Instead, the remaining character fights the battle on his/her own until the next fight, in which the character is replaced by the next in line. Just like the original team battle mode, you choose eight characters from the start.

    You also got a new mini game, Tekken Bowl. This is just bowling with Tekken characters, in which each of them got some sort of special mechanic and handling to throw the ball. It is fun when played the first time, but it gets a little repetitive and dull fast.

    Because Tekken Tag Tournament act as a compilation of the first three games, almost every character ever featured so far, are playable in this game. They need to be unlocked first by beating the arcade mode with all the starting characters.

    The graphics look nice and follow the same format as Tekken 3. They are however, just a little more polished and fluent when talking animations. The backgrounds are all nicely detailed and especially the end stage with Unknown looks fantastic.

    The sound and music are almost the same as Tekken 3 and is nothing special anymore. I have to say that I did not like the music that much. It is a little blend and does nothing to enhance the experience.

    The controls follow the same combos and schemes as Tekken 3 and feel responsive. The switching of characters goes fluently, and the feeling of control is just great when fighting.

    The battles are intense and the adding of all the characters from the previous games, gives this game a complete feeling. It is a very good standalone title, just for the fun of playing Tekken.

    My only issue with the game remained Eddy Gordo and his alter ego Tiger Jackson. Their low ground move sets are still too overpowered and breaks the game a little bit when using the infinite low feet spin combo.

    In the end, I loved Tekken Tag Tournament. It is well rounded, offers a lot of characters with hours of play for unlocking them all and the new tag mechanics are greatly implemented and work perfectly.

    Definitely recommend this game.
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  63. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    The best fightin game ever. An absurd amount of playable characters, tons of things to do, amazing mechanics... just perfect.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2000
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2000
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Antagonist
    60
    One big disk of suck. I could find better fighting games for the Atari.
  2. Currently the high water mark for the PS2.
  3. Daily Radar
    100
    If you like Tekken then you have to have this, the most, biggest, best bag of Tekken so far. A droolworthy launch title.