Tekken 6

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 293 Ratings

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  1. JoseManuel10_
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    Tekken 6 is a fighting game developed and published by Bandai Namco Games. It is the sixth main and seventh overall installment in the Tekken franchise.
  2. LT_Gruber
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a ton of stuff to do.

    Tekken 6 is an excellent installment of the series. It adds a fresh new look, many different game modes and overall, a very rewarding experience.

    The story continues in this game. After his battle with his great grand daddy and banishing him back to the afterlife, Jin Kazama is now the head of the Mishima Zaibatsu family. He uses his new position to declare his company (including the military Tekken Force) completely independent and declaring war to every other nation (way to go Jin). His daddy, Kazuya, places a bounty on his head, which his G Corporation is aiming to collect. In response, Jin hosts the King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 to lure Kazuya out.

    Meanwhile, the world is in chaos and a brave soldier called Lars Alexandersson rebels from the regular army with some of his solider to take up arms against the Mishima Zaibatsu family and the G Corporation. He gets pummeled in a G Corporation raid, losing his memory. He meets an android, called Alisa Bosconovitch, and tries to recover his memories. In an epic plot twist, it is revealed that Lars is actually the illegitimate son of Heihachi and that his goal was to take over the Mishima Zaibatsu family. To make matters worse, Alisa was actually sent by Jin to spy on his every move and after being beaten by Alisa, Jin flees with Alisa to Egypt.

    Lars follows the duo to Egypt and meets Zafina, an archaeologist who warns Lars of a great evil living in the temple that Jin is heading to. Lars goes to the temple and awakens the great evil, who is a demon called Azazel. He whoops the floor with him and meets Jin. Jin reveals that his plan was to awaken Azazel himself, so he could get destroyed by him and get rid of his Devil Gene. As only a demon could achieve that feat. Lars understands, takes of with Alisa (who is now your friend again) and Jin continues his battle with Azazel. The plummet to the depths of the sand together and all seems to be over. However, beneath the ruins and sand, Raven (the cool ninja dude from Tekken 5) discovers Jin’s unconscious body, still with the Devil mark on his arm.

    And that brings me to the second, most frustrating and unfair boss fights in the Tekken series. After the monster God called Jinpachi from Tekken 5, the developers learned from their mistakes by making Jinpachi weak as a floor mop in the latest port of Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection for the PlayStation 3. However, in Tekken 6, they even made it worse with Azazel.

    The roster in Tekken 6 is fair. You got most of the characters, including all of the Tekken 5 characters. You can now play as Zafina, Lars, Leo, Bob and Miguel. These additions are really well implemented and each one of them feels great to play with.

    In terms of graphics, Tekken 6 looks beautiful. It is, once again, a big, next gen upgrade from the previous game and features polished textures, smooth animation and detailed environments.

    The music is, along with Tekken 5, the best of all the installments. It is a varied mix between dubstep, pop, orchestra and metal. It is just epic. The sound effects themselves also have been upgraded and sound spot on.

    When talking controls, they work perfectly and responsive. The speed of the attacks has been improved as well, making the controls feel even more fluent.
    Tekken 6 introduces some new stage mechanics in which you can break walls and floors, revealing more of the stage and changing the environment.

    Tekken 6 introduced the Scenario Campaign. In this mode (similar to Tekken Force), you choose a character and complete story missions in third person mode. You use all of your attacks, but perform them in 360 style movement. You beat up generic G Corporation soldiers and earn rewards for completing each mission. It is a nice distraction from the main fighting modes, however, I thought it was a little broken and chaotic. The attacks, performed in free movement instead of left or right, was really disorientating and worked badly. But at least they tried to add something new.

    In Tekken 6, you can now fight online against other players in ranked or unranked battles. This way, you could increase your rankings and statistics. It was fun while it lasted, however the skill of players that I encountered online was legendary. I got my ass handed to me more times that I could count. They land two hits, I fall on the ground and thus begins the ragdoll pummel game, in which my (not dead yet) corpse is being tossed and kicked around like a football. I had a miserable experience online, but this was for me personally and does not say anything about the quality of the online play.

    In the end, I loved Tekken 6, it was, once again, a big upgrade over the previous game and the new modes, the fresh look and the updated character roster was excellent.

    Definitely recommend this gem.    … Expand
  3. KillSpawn
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    Kolejna wersja znanej i lubianej serii bijatyk. Na duży plus tryb fabularny.
  4. Suadi86
    Nov 29, 2022
    7
    It's worsening tekken series of all time it's badly
  5. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Era complicado ser la secuela de Tekken 5, uno de los mejores juegos de lucha de todos los tiempos, pero es que los tiempos de carga eran inaceptables. Esperaba más contenido offline.
  6. YokoHugo
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
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  7. ibblue07
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    While Tekken 6 isn’t my favorite entry in the series, it definitely is quite an interesting one to say the least.
  8. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Тот самый фактинг, который зародил у меня любовь к файтингам с кучей приёмов, После него, любой МК это для детей.
  9. dastankz
    May 11, 2021
    10
    ох, игра которая подарила мне детство и научила меня играть в файтинги. шедевр, однозначно
  10. YigidOx2
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    I am not very familiar with Tekken's universe. However, I can say that Tekken's universe is beautiful. I wish I had discovered it earlier. There are plenty of relaxation but nervously challenging episodes.
  11. Metaluke11110
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    Tekken at its finest. Still waiting for that online patch but otherwise it plays great! People might complain about the graphics but I dont see anything wrong with them.
  12. DavidHoltzer
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    Best Tekken experience for me.The only problem is that some the stages don't look as good as in Tekken 4 and, but other than that this game's a treat.This is my favourite of the series because of the Scenario Campaign, it wasn't not an amazing mode, but it was good and long enough, if only improved it in Tekken 7 no they didn't.The stories for the characters were also good.
  13. BumFrontMan
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Tekken 6 feature wise is the best version, it's not too different to Tekken 5 except with more characters to choose from. The new addition to Tekken 6 is the scenario mode which is a scrolling beat-em-up mode that was an extra bonus mode featured in Tekken 3 and 4. Even if you don't like the scenario mode (like a lot of people) then you still have the excellent 1 on 1 mode, it's stillTekken 6 feature wise is the best version, it's not too different to Tekken 5 except with more characters to choose from. The new addition to Tekken 6 is the scenario mode which is a scrolling beat-em-up mode that was an extra bonus mode featured in Tekken 3 and 4. Even if you don't like the scenario mode (like a lot of people) then you still have the excellent 1 on 1 mode, it's still there just like every game before it. However the scrolling beat-em-up mode is what makes Tekken 6 so great, it's not especially long but the ability to pick up weapons, also also play online coop mode, making Tekken 6 the most feature complete Tekken to date. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 has no scrolling beat-em-up but has tag team support. Tekken 7 unfortunately has no tag mode and no scrolling beat-em-up mode either. Unless you like the look of some of the newer characters in newer Tekken games. Tekken 6 is the best version by far. This is coming from a player who has played all the games since Tekken 1 in the arcades (Never played that Nina Williams spin off though, that one doesn't count)… Expand
  14. JackTbug
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Tekken 6 is amazing ps3 game, it has campaign to defeat leaders of mishima zaibatsu and g corporation, which two are considered to be bad guy organizations, get tekken 6 it's good.
  15. orkinen
    Apr 21, 2016
    7
    Es un muy buen juego.. syuperando la jugabilidad de su predecedor , con unos nuevos personajes junto con unos personajes clásicos , la única parte negativa es que el nivel historia en sí es muy corto ( sólo 4 combates ) y el modo principal es algo aburrdio y muy dificil en cuertas partes del juego , por lo que es bastante complicado obtener todos los personajes .
  16. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    8
    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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Lucif3r
    Dec 1, 2013
    10
    This game was the sole reason i actually bought an Playstation 3. Since i always considered the Tekken franchise to be the best on the fighting genre market. And finally we got net play. Some stages have dull music though. It has some flaws. But to me its still the best fighting game.
  20. Basem101
    Aug 19, 2013
    7
    Tekken 6 isn't a bad game, but it doesn't feel like it does anything new with the genre. even the graphics are not good but still they gave us so so many characters in the end it isn't bad and i enjoyed it in the end
  21. masuraofire
    Jun 6, 2013
    9
    Solid gameplay, amazing graphics, pretty decent soundtrack... it's highly recommended for fighting fans around. It's not the best Tekken but it's up there with the best. The story may not be all that good but its something to get your mind into with it going back to the Tekken 4 Tekken Force style, which I enjoyed. If you havent played it give it a shot.
  22. Caestus
    Feb 28, 2013
    9
    Despite the several bad changes made in tekken 6, in its core this fighting game has still the best fighting mechanics with a huge choice of characters.
  23. 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
  24. MrRPG
    Aug 15, 2012
    5
    Very average compared to the other fighters out on the Ps3 console(calamity trigger, persona 4, SC V ect)
    Online is brutal and laggy..
    Nothing new added since tekken 5, even by game standards now tekken 5 is better then this..
  25. Shahid646
    Aug 10, 2012
    9
    Tekken 6, one of my Favorite game. It has rich graphics and good control over the players. I gave it 9 out of 10 because just one thing I feel that is bad in the game. It take some time to process things. Before launching a new games it first take 10 to 15 seconds to thing... or i dont know what is it but that delay is not good. Besides this games is very good.
  26. WarTornRuston
    Jul 10, 2012
    7
    Thanks to Capcom.....I have decided to trade my Capcom games for Namco ones. Did I do the right thing? Well?
    First of all I have owned every Tekken game since the second one on PS1 but I have never took it very seriously. It was mainly for get togethers with friends and it was usually not the first game we picked up. I always enjoyed other fighters more. Also- I downloaded Dark    Thanks to Capcom.....I have decided to trade my Capcom games for Namco ones. Did I do the right thing? Well?
    First of all I have owned every Tekken game since the second one on PS1 but I have never took it very seriously. It was mainly for get togethers with friends and it was usually not the first game we picked up. I always enjoyed other fighters more. Also- I downloaded Dark Resurrection on the PSN store and have played all of maybe 30 minutes total time. Safe to say the series fell off my radar. So my expectations were somewhat low.
    Now the review. Tekken 4 is my favorite in the series and widely considered the most hated. Still wanna read my review?
    The gameplay is exactly what I remembered. Ignorant juggles, fighters that do not move back and forward very well, strange double tap motions in order for your fighter to run, strange jumping where you almost have to do a move to get them in the air, the ability to move into the background and foreground. And yet it is noob friendly where just tapping buttons can give you a victory over a decently good player. Each button on the face of the controller is a limb. Easy enough to remember and the gameplay is nice and deep. Bit the characters movement sucks. It always has in this series. And I am shocked that the juggle happy game play is liked so much.
    This game was released in the arcades in 2007 and it looks it. It was even released late on consoles so it looked dated by the time it even saw a console release. To be honest it is only a minimal step up from Tekken 5. However after a 2 hour play period I noticed the animations are greatly approved even with the lame fighter movement and the lighting is improved as well. The blur did nothing for me and the color flashed and sparks that happen when a kick or punch lands is even more overdone than before. It does not effect gameplay so no harm no foul. The backgrounds which is something I personally judge harshly in a fighter are for the most part plain and boring. A drop in quality from five by a considerable margin The fighters look good but are quite jaggie. But for as old as it is I am sure it would of looked better to me if I reviewed it 2 years ago.
    Fighters- I am not digging the new fighters. The chic with the chainsaw hands is dumb and does not fit in the series at all. The other fighters are either cheap or bland. The bosses (A giant robot and a dragon made out of crystal, and Jin who is the Tekken Champion are all 3 cheap. Even on east the characters are cheap. The robot is actually a bonus stage yet it counts against your win / loss record. But the final boss is by far the cheapest boss fight I have even faced in a fighter. Even on easy difficulty. I have no desire to ever play through the arcade again.
    The other game modes are the usual affair but there is an alternate story mode which plays like a really bad 3-D Streets of Rage clone with Tekken moves and characters. It is not very entertaining mode but for trophy junkies this is where you get most of them.
    As for fun factor I must say before I got to the boss fights I was having fun with it.. On my second day I actually played against a friend and an hour went by and we still were not bored. After a while we tried to use strategy and learn a few select fighters but I personally do not find the game appealing enough to study a fighter for day on end like I would a character in Virtua Fighter or even Mortal Kombat.
    Still, After the crap Capcom and Arc Systems are pulling with their games these days I need some fighting games for my UFC's and cookouts with friends. I believe SoulCalibur in Namco's best fighter but Tekken is a fun game that I am happy is in my collection. Hopefully the upcoming Tag Tournament 2 will be a marked improvement over this one and they fix they fighter movement. The stiffness and the speed or lack thereof when the fighters move forward and backwards is something I have never liked and still don't. But I guess that is what makes Tekken what it is. An above average fighter with a big following.    … Expand
  27. Kogia
    Jun 2, 2012
    7
    I bought this game when I first got my PS3 in July 2010, played it a little and felt it to be quite inferior to Dark Resurrection that I had on my PSP, apart from the obvious graphic improvements. Now a year later I'm giving it another go and although it has its flaws, it is still a really good fighter. The cast is huge, fun, varied and look great and all the good things are there that youI bought this game when I first got my PS3 in July 2010, played it a little and felt it to be quite inferior to Dark Resurrection that I had on my PSP, apart from the obvious graphic improvements. Now a year later I'm giving it another go and although it has its flaws, it is still a really good fighter. The cast is huge, fun, varied and look great and all the good things are there that you want in a Tekken fighter. The infamous scenario mode is not as bad as some people have made it out to be, it has some pretty big flaws and even compared to other fighters, the story is dire, but basically it's kind of fun and does give you a lot to do if you can't or need a break from online fighting. I didn't even try the scenario mode before because I read how bad it was supposed to be, but now I'm actually about half-way through and finding it quite addictive. The camera angles are sometimes iffy and switching opponents is finicky, so without a doubt it has flaws, but the main part of Tekken is 1v1 fighting and if you treat the scenario mode as extra, then if you take the time it can be fun.… Expand
  28. Vorch
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Tekken 6 is the most fun I've had since Tekken 3 in a fighting game.

    This is quite possibly the most balanced roster of fighters in the genre. I commend the dev team for spending so much time making the game incredible. Some gripes: online play will d/c you randomly. I would say it happens 2-3 times an hour for me at best...4-6 times at worst.. The story is...confusing at this point.    Tekken 6 is the most fun I've had since Tekken 3 in a fighting game.

    This is quite possibly the most balanced roster of fighters in the genre. I commend the dev team for spending so much time making the game incredible.

    Some gripes: online play will d/c you randomly. I would say it happens 2-3 times an hour for me at best...4-6 times at worst..

    The story is...confusing at this point. I would like to see Tekken hire some writers and start fresh.

    Other than that, it's fighting perfection.    … Expand
  29. VidsRule
    Feb 28, 2012
    7
    I just don't know... what is it about this that stands out? It's fun for sure. It's no worse than T3 which I loved. Theres nothing really wrong with it. But as a guy who plays SF4, VF5, BB, SC5, and KoF13, this seems just... blah. But still good . Realistically, you could grab the strat guide and easily spend 60 hours learning this and enjoying every minute, but you'd be missing out on theI just don't know... what is it about this that stands out? It's fun for sure. It's no worse than T3 which I loved. Theres nothing really wrong with it. But as a guy who plays SF4, VF5, BB, SC5, and KoF13, this seems just... blah. But still good . Realistically, you could grab the strat guide and easily spend 60 hours learning this and enjoying every minute, but you'd be missing out on the other fighting games. Hey, there's nothing wrong with a 7.… Expand
  30. nathan737
    Feb 7, 2012
    9
    This was the first Tekken game I have ever played. I was blown away by the gameplay in the Scenario mode. The graphics are good. While the story in Scenario mode is nonexistent, all other fighting games don't have much of a story. Another problem is the final stage of Arcade mode where Azazel is impossible to beat. Still, this game is well worth your money.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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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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