Tekken 6

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 293 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 184 out of 293
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 293
  3. Negative: 36 out of 293
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  1. JonathanC
    Oct 27, 2009
    3
    This is a case of all style and no substance! Just recently a new bunch of check boxes have been added to the beat 'em up genre and I don't like them. The first one being Bosses with a very cheap set of attacks. Now Azazel (Or whatever it was he was called) isn't Seth (SFIV) but he still manages to make you angry. His animation is some of the best I have ever seen and This is a case of all style and no substance! Just recently a new bunch of check boxes have been added to the beat 'em up genre and I don't like them. The first one being Bosses with a very cheap set of attacks. Now Azazel (Or whatever it was he was called) isn't Seth (SFIV) but he still manages to make you angry. His animation is some of the best I have ever seen and possibly some of the best ever made. It's a shame he only has a handful of attacks. Most of the moves with Yoshimitsu (My favourite Character) seem to have been remapped, This made them game feel completely Inaccessible. I am a Tekken Veteran. I have used Yoshimitsu since Tekken 1, why the hell did they need to change the controls??? I am giving the game a 3 because the visuals and sound are stunning. A special nod needs to go to the composer. Buy this if you dare, Just be prepared to be disappointed!… Expand
  2. Siggi
    Oct 29, 2009
    4
    The Tekken version timeline: 1, 2, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and now Tekken six is essentially just 3.3. Its the same game with better graphics. I understand that if it ain't broke don't fix it, but what if its dated? Its been 10 years guys. How about some innovation?
  3. FrankW
    Nov 1, 2009
    2
    I'll be brief; campaign mode is a total joke and poorly done yet somehow is the main focus of the game, the fighting is the same ol' Tekken and the new characters are terrible, and even worse, the online is laggy and is need of some serious patchwork. This game is trash, Street Fighter 4 and BlazBlue are both superior fighters in every aspect imaginable. Not worth the money, but I'll be brief; campaign mode is a total joke and poorly done yet somehow is the main focus of the game, the fighting is the same ol' Tekken and the new characters are terrible, and even worse, the online is laggy and is need of some serious patchwork. This game is trash, Street Fighter 4 and BlazBlue are both superior fighters in every aspect imaginable. Not worth the money, but for all of you "gamers" out there that love easy achievements/trophies, this game has the easiest trophy pack I've ever seen! Just saying...… Expand
  4. HamzaA.
    Jan 26, 2010
    3
    Poor, very poor, Scenario Campaign is just flawed with repetitive-nees, insanely difficult levels and no fun at all. Same with arcade where Azazel is physically impossible to beat. Not to mention the absolutely useless blocking system, which 75% of the times, NEVER works and leaves you figuring how to block. Don't buy, thank God I rented it
  5. MrAnderson
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    This game was a huge disappointment. Graphics : dated. They actually look worse than in VF5 or TEKKEN 5!!! Online is useless. I paid 60 bucks for this? Good grief.
  6. JamieL
    Oct 28, 2009
    4
    Tekken is Tekken. But for a year full of fighters that are actually evolving Tekken stays completely still. Actually, a step backwards. The regular arcade modes and team battles remain the same. The characters play exactly like Tekken 5 DR. The graphics have improved but nothing substantial, I'd say Street Fighter 4 and Soul Calibur 4 win in the graphics catagory so nothing too Tekken is Tekken. But for a year full of fighters that are actually evolving Tekken stays completely still. Actually, a step backwards. The regular arcade modes and team battles remain the same. The characters play exactly like Tekken 5 DR. The graphics have improved but nothing substantial, I'd say Street Fighter 4 and Soul Calibur 4 win in the graphics catagory so nothing too impressive. The new campaign is one of the most ridiculous stories ever, and the final boss is one of the worst final bosses in all of fighting games. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and just download Tekken 5 DR off the PSN and save money. The gameplay, which is all that matters in a Tekken game is unchanged. This is the biggest disappointment of the year. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!… Expand
  7. TobiasG
    Oct 5, 2010
    4
    I can only commend Tekken 6 for it's superb graphics and distinct characters. I feel the 6th installment of the Tekken series has been very disapointing. From the loading times, to the pathetic storyline - Tekken 6 is with out a doubt, the worst tekken game I have ever played.
  8. Schuback
    Aug 8, 2011
    4
    If you're familiar with the Tekken series, then you'd probably already be used to the fact that every Tekken game (since the PS1) offers very little innovation from the previous instalment. Sadly, Tekken 6 is no exception. But let's be honest here, how different can a figthing game be anyway? Tekken 6 does well in what it is expected to do well in, and that's figthing. Apart from the basicIf you're familiar with the Tekken series, then you'd probably already be used to the fact that every Tekken game (since the PS1) offers very little innovation from the previous instalment. Sadly, Tekken 6 is no exception. But let's be honest here, how different can a figthing game be anyway? Tekken 6 does well in what it is expected to do well in, and that's figthing. Apart from the basic Arcade mode, Versus mode, Survival matches etc. there will be a Scenario mode whcih is kinda like a beat 'em up adventure figthing game where you follow the story behind Lars and Alis, travelling the lands to find Jin. Here is where you will get to unlock characters, movies, items (clothings), and earn money (to buy items for your characters). The good is, there are tons of items to unlock/purchase for your characters. You'll also be able to play the Scenario mode with a friend online. While the Scenario mode offers a welcomed change in gameplay, its implementation however was not well thought out. You can play as any characters you have unlocked, but the game can be quite challenging especially when you've just started out with a character (minumum stats) , even on Easy. Controls in Scenario mode are terrible. You can only fight one person at a time, and that means if you're fighting a group of them you'll probably won't make it when they've got you surrounded. Another thing is, you can't jump, and you can't do most combos, meaning that you'll be randomly button mashing your basic punches and kicks through the hordes of approching enemies. Boring!!! Another problem I had in Scenario mode is with some of the new characters. One of them would have to be Lars, who replaces Jin as the new protaganist for this game. He looks like a guy from The Incredibles. But the worse however would have to Abe lisa, which is one of the most annoying steriotypical Japanese anime-like character I've seen and everytime she says or does something brings a tear to my eyes... tears of embarassment! Really painful..... The story of the game is weak, and the graphics are very poor and dated, but you'll definitely have fun playing it with a friend. Just don't expect it to last. Tekken 6 is recommended to devoted fans of the series, but if you're new, only get this game when you're done with the other popular figthing games out there.… Expand
  9. ilovegames32
    Sep 17, 2012
    3
    Well I guess I'll talk about the good things first. Graphics:even now the hold up pretty well there some jaggies here and there but as I said it holds up pretty well. Single player content:its plentiful there is so much to do here like survival mode arcade mode etc...(take notes soul calibur 4 & 5) scenario mode takes a more dominant role which is good but the gamplay is pretty weak. OneWell I guess I'll talk about the good things first. Graphics:even now the hold up pretty well there some jaggies here and there but as I said it holds up pretty well. Single player content:its plentiful there is so much to do here like survival mode arcade mode etc...(take notes soul calibur 4 & 5) scenario mode takes a more dominant role which is good but the gamplay is pretty weak. One combo is pretty much a
    ll you need to do now the game killing probe: THE COMBAT:God its so broken especially when it comes to hit detection! No one mentions the fact that this IS NOT a 3D game because SIDE STEPPING is NONE EXISTANT I tried it & 98% of the time I was hit by attacks I clearly dodged!!! Don't believe me? Watch an online fight speaking of online fights its almost pointless for 2 reasons...1st...the God awful lag is pathetic...second...fighting go exactly like this...KNOCK OPPONENT IN AIR..JUGGLE OPPONENT TILL REACH THE WALL...BEAT OPPONET SENSELESSLY TILL VICTORIOUS.....REPEAT REPETITION UNTIL OPPONENT IS PISSED OFF....no skill here as the point of every fight is to beat someone on a wall until you win...? Lame!! What happen to tekken? Why is it a juggle fest/beating opponents on wall the point of gameplay? Why doesnt anyone reviewing this game point out these obvious flaws?is this what fighting game fans want now? Soul calibur 5....dragonball ultimate tenkaichi...tekken 6......are killing the fighting genre 3/10    … Expand
  10. skullaholic
    Dec 15, 2013
    3
    Just wanted to play a good online fighting game
    But really how can you even enjoy it when you can
    lose the match by a combo attack while your on the ground
    Or in the air literally 3 punches kicked in the air never stood
    Up after that. That need to make a limit on it seriously.
  11. RanSBuzz
    Sep 13, 2014
    3
    "Tekken 6" had so much potential to be great and unstoppable, but right after the first time i played with it i've placed it in my drawer and never played it again. Useless. Have to mention though that the graphics were amazing.

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#58 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 63
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  1. Play UK
    94
    There are flaws that hurt the experience, but nothing, nothing stops Tekken 6 from being an intense, tactical and utterly brilliant fighting game, perfect for anyone with even a fleeting interest in the genre. [Issue#184, p.60]
  2. IGN
    88
    Tekken 6 has a lot to offer, including a massive roster, refined gameplay, plenty of modes, online multiplayer and an absurd amount of character customization options.
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  3. IGN AU
    90
    It is slick in production, providing a lot of what one could reasonably ask for in a fighting game. The game is as accessible as ever, pretty to look at and arcade-perfect to a T.
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