Tekken 3

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Apr 29, 1998
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9.1

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  1. AfroSamorai
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    All time favorite fighting game, so many characters and the controls were perfect wish they could another gem like this
  2. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    The first fighting game i really liked. I sucked at these kind of game even more than i suck now, and still had tons of fun with my friends. Good old times.
  3. BlakkSteel
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Unless Tekken 8 finds a way to dethrone it, this will remain the best in this franchise.
  4. JoseManuel10_
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Tekken 3 is a fighting game, the third entry in the Tekken series. It was released to the arcades in 1997, before being ported to the PlayStation in 1998.
  5. kakarot30
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    tekken 3 is best fighting game for ps1,i play this game almost all day,this game of course i give 10/10
  6. Suadi86
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me Tekken 3 are Number one for fighting game and Playstation one are special for me from 25 year… Expand
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    The improvements over Tekken 2 are more spit and polish than real innovations which made it feel more like Tekken 2.5 at the time and therefore quite disappointing. In retrospect the improvements may be small, but they are definitely there making the third instalment the best fighter on the PS1.
  8. AdrianHulk
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    This is The Best Tekken Game Ever, I played this game for very long time ago!
  9. syndicat
    May 25, 2023
    10
    The king of iron fist, THAT'S WHY IT'S THE GOAT, THE GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAATTT!
  10. Oboeteiru0
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Para mí, el único digo sucesor del legendario Street Fighter II. Calidad de personajes, jugabilidad, música, gráficos, modos de juego... Un juego perfecto.
  11. Endlezz
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Esse com certeza é o melhor jogo de luta de todos os tempos , incrível, ele te prende , os gráficos eram ótimos para época , jogabilidade absurda , ótimos personagens

    Esse jogo marcou minha vida inteira , minha infância foi abençoada, eu amo demais , se você ama jogos de luta , é obrigatório jogar esse jogo
  12. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I had this on day one was so much of a Tekken fan back then but I've since walked away from this franchise since 4 onwards I've gone from Tekken has a real world feel to it to wtf is this horrible looking air juggle combos I went off this shert franchise the moment the BS air combos started to show up in the franchise in 2023 it be since t3 I've walked away I hate what this franchise hasI had this on day one was so much of a Tekken fan back then but I've since walked away from this franchise since 4 onwards I've gone from Tekken has a real world feel to it to wtf is this horrible looking air juggle combos I went off this shert franchise the moment the BS air combos started to show up in the franchise in 2023 it be since t3 I've walked away I hate what this franchise has changed into the air juggles looks out of place and abnormal this why I walked away… Expand
  13. LT_Gruber
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite entry in the Tekken series with a lot of memories.

    I loved Tekken 3 and still think it is the best installment in the series. Although it is, yet again, the same principle as the first two games, the new character roster and improvements made it just perfect.

    In Tekken 3, the masters at Namco expanded the story yet again. Fifteen years after the last King of Iron Fist Tournament, Heihachi, still the leader of the Mishima Zaibatsu established his own personal paramilitary army called Tekken Force. His actions and various events, with the aid of the Tekken Force, ultimately lead to world peace. He then learns of an ancient temple in Mexico, which is the home of a mysterious and ancient fighter called Ogre.

    Jun Kazama, mother of Jin Kazama lives a peacefull live but senses that she has become a target for Ogre. She wants Jin to seek out his granddaddy Heihachi in order to keep him safe from harm. Ogre attacks the Kazama household eventually and Jin tries to defend it and his mother. He gets wacked and wakes up, seeing his home in ruins and his mother missing, presumably dead. Driven by revenge, he is confronted, marked and ultimately, possessed by the Devil himself (a little family trait). He seeks out Heihachi and begs him to train him so he can become strong enough to face Ogre. Heihachi accepts and takes care of Jin. Four years later, Jin is now nineteen and a master in karate. Heihachi organizes the King of Iron Fist Tournament 3, in which he secretly uses Jin and his buddies to lure Ogre out of his hiding place.

    Once again, the big star here is Paul Phoenix. He participates, wipes the floor with everyone, including Jin and enters a large temple in which he faces Ogre. He beats the sh!t out of Ogre and thinks he is the champion. Then, Ogre reveals his true form called “True Ogre” and the fight starts again. Paul, again, beats the living hell out of him and wins the tournament, avenging Jun Kazama in the process. Moments later, Jin Kazama is gunned down by Tekken Force because Heihachi does not need him anymore. Heihachi himself pulls the final shot in Jin’s head, but instead of dying, the Devil inside Jin takes over, killing all the soldiers and yeets Heihachi trough the temple wall. Jin then transforms into his devil form with black wings and some sort of crystal thingy on his forehead and flies away, looking down and seeing that Heihachi survived the fall.

    This story is even darker than the previous games and more epic than ever. I also liked that all three games so far see Jin and Kazuya as the big stars, while in reality, Paul Phoenix is the one that beated everyone so far, including Jin, a big Ogre monster and even Heihachi himself.

    In Tekken 3, the mechanics and gameplay are the same as the first two games, with some tweaks. You got the arcade mode in which you fight your way through the final boss Ogre and his final form. You also got the new Survival mode and Time Attack mode from Tekken 2. Additionally, you get the new “Tekken Force” mini game, in which you defeat opponents in a side scrolling fashion. You also got the new (and a little unnecessary) mode called Tekken Ball. In which you play volleyball with Tekken characters.

    Tekken 3 introduces a whole new roster of characters, respecting the fact that the game takes place twenty years after the events of Tekken 2. Six characters from the previous game are present, the rest is completely new. This gives the game a unique new feeling and let you experience a completely new cast.

    The mechanics have been greatly improved in Tekken 3. Jumping is now more realistic (instead of the moon jumps that avoided any damage from the previous games), you recover faster when lying on the ground, more chance to escape from grapples and stuns and the introduction of many new juggle-like combos and attacks.

    Once again, the graphics received a big upgrade from the previous games.
    Especially the punch effects and damage clouds are greatly improved. The sound design also received some more love and sound amazing.

    The controls and combo’s feel a lot more responsive in Tekken 3. It is the start for the fluent controls that were carried over to the next generation of Tekken games.

    In the end, Tekken 3 deserves its title as one of the greatest videogames of its kind and is a worthy successor to the previous games.    … Expand
  14. GuiBio
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    Good Fight game, one of the most popular. Hours in versus mode, tons of unlockables!
  15. Khalid561
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
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  16. Alvelian
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    ==================================Legend=======================================
  17. Mahmoudragheb
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    The best of the best...
    Love jin kazama n everything else about this game...
  18. Pereira2000
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Lo jugaba con 8 años y me encantaba para mi este es el mejor juego de lucha de la historia
  19. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    This game still has great gameplay! Every day before going to school I would turn on the computer just to play 20 minutes of this game on the emulator
  20. Jattaman
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    Grande terzo episodio della saga.
    Grafica nettamente migliorata, sistema di combattimento preciso e tecnico.
    Ottima varietà di personaggi.
  21. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small
  22. elTortas4k
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    Juego mítico, le tengo mucho aprecio ya que se podría decir que es mi juego de lucha favorito. Tiene personajes icónicos, una banda sonora increíble en algunos mapas y combos geniales. Tienes diferentes modos pero obviamente, el mas reconocido es el arcade, donde peleas con todo el roster y cada vez va teniendo mas dificultad hasta llegar a Heihachi y Ogre. Me lo he pasado varias veces conJuego mítico, le tengo mucho aprecio ya que se podría decir que es mi juego de lucha favorito. Tiene personajes icónicos, una banda sonora increíble en algunos mapas y combos geniales. Tienes diferentes modos pero obviamente, el mas reconocido es el arcade, donde peleas con todo el roster y cada vez va teniendo mas dificultad hasta llegar a Heihachi y Ogre. Me lo he pasado varias veces con Eddy y me parece muy entretenido. Otro punto bueno de este juego es que cada personaje conserva su estilo de combate y te puedes adaptar con mas facilidad con uno que con otro, demuestra que estilo de combate te gusta para este tipo de juegos.… Expand
  23. Zloyad
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    One of the best fighting games of all time. You can feel the character, the dynamics and balance are great. The music rocks and works for the atmosphere. The graphics are outdated, but the gameplay makes up for it.
  24. Sadgames
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo de luta do ps1, e também um dos melhores jogos de luta até hoje. Excelentes gráficos e gameplay pra época, único jogo de luta que fiz 100%, magnifico, não tem o que falar de mal desse game.
  25. Gingercrisis
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Must Play definitely!!! Best game of all time, i have played in the past and i continue today.
  26. leofravoline
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Eu percebi isso depois de velho mas o motivo pelo qual os loadings eram tão rápidos, épor causa do cenário 3d de papelão no fundo. Eu como noob que sou em jogos de luta me dou bem com ele. A namco não era babaca que nem a capcom, colocava na lista de comandos e combos os botões do playstation! enquanto a capcom colocava punch, kick e essas coisas nos comandos que fazem sentido só pra quemEu percebi isso depois de velho mas o motivo pelo qual os loadings eram tão rápidos, épor causa do cenário 3d de papelão no fundo. Eu como noob que sou em jogos de luta me dou bem com ele. A namco não era babaca que nem a capcom, colocava na lista de comandos e combos os botões do playstation! enquanto a capcom colocava punch, kick e essas coisas nos comandos que fazem sentido só pra quem usa o controle de arcade o que era uma minoria. Ele é um jogo bom de jogar, talvez uma das suas falhas seja que alguns rounds acabam rápido demais.… Expand
  27. rohan768
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Best game
  28. Teufelsrochen
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Für mich immer noch das beste Tekkenspiel überhaupt…ich bitte um ein Remake!
  29. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Tekken 3 is the best fighting game I've ever played. I'm sure some people prefer Mortal Kombat or Injustice games but for me this one will always be the best.
  30. Mehdi_Xeonex
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    It was the game, That made me a Gamer
  31. dalyw
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    One of the greatest fighters of all time. 1 and 2 had the basic formula down but 3 is where it all came together bringing a faster more complete game to end of the PS1 era.
  32. ibblue07
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Tekken 3 is possibly the greatest 3D fighting game to ever exist on the Sony PlayStation.
  33. 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.
  34. Linkray
    May 3, 2021
    9
    I remember how i want to copy the movements from eddie gordo and hwarang when im 19 years old, was funny.
  35. MetaLegend95
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The ultimate fighting game , it was and still remain the greatest fighting game ever released .
  36. 2KsniperStud
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    After all these years this is the greatest Fighting game ever. The characters are well balanced and fun to play.
  37. AlorN
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Однозначно, один из систем селлеров. Геймплей не устаревает и по сей день и ощущается очень плавно и отзывчиво. Я не знаю ни одного человека, который бы остался равнодушен к Tekken 3.
  38. Tekkenrules
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Tekken 3 seriously needs either remaster or even better, remake! They need to bring this series back, Tekken 7 is just boring.
  39. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 97%

    Gameplay - 8/10 Graphics (for time) - 9/10 Story - 7/10 Game Length - 8/10 Characters - 10/10 Level/Area Design - 8/10 Atmosphere - 8/10 Sound Effects - 8/10 Soundtrack - 7/10 Replay Value - 10/10 While my friends were playing Street Fighter and Mortal Combat, I was playing this. I love the variety of styles between the characters while still feeling perfectly    OVERALL - 97%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 9/10
    Story - 7/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 10/10

    While my friends were playing Street Fighter and Mortal Combat, I was playing this. I love the variety of styles between the characters while still feeling perfectly balanced. Only downside to this game was inspiring me to punch my sister until I KO'd her.    … Expand
  40. Raphaelon
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    I've spent countless hours into this extraordinary fighting game. Heihachi for the win!
  41. Slowracer
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best fighting games ever made, was amazing when was launched and still very fun today.
  42. majidali
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
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  43. Cless
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    I never owned this game until very late. I always played at my cousin's house. It's one of those games that at the time, seemed too good to be true to me. I couldn't believe how good it looked and played. Amazing OST and awesome characters.
  44. Amin_am
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tekken 3 is actually the best fighting game ever. I love it.
    The gameplay, the characters and the soundtracks, wow they are immortal.
  45. Luxokillua
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego recuerdo mi adolescencia jugando con amigos muy buenos combates
  46. zombierayne
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    My favourite Fighting game when I was a kid and still a great game today. But still, screw Gun irritating little dino.
  47. Dandys1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    It gets no better than this! There is no better Tekken game to be found, any platform considered. This game has it all, favorite characters that appeared throughout the series, unlockable characters that pushed you to play even more, variety of modes such as beat 'em up "minigame" called Tekken Force that also added Dr. Boskonovitch to the roster and Tekken Ball. Music, stages, everythingIt gets no better than this! There is no better Tekken game to be found, any platform considered. This game has it all, favorite characters that appeared throughout the series, unlockable characters that pushed you to play even more, variety of modes such as beat 'em up "minigame" called Tekken Force that also added Dr. Boskonovitch to the roster and Tekken Ball. Music, stages, everything is just perfect in this game!… Expand
  48. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Legendary and revolutionary fighter. Yeah, I know that there were Tekken 1 and 2 before, but Tekken 3 was something else. The graphics, the music, the characters, the movesets, the game modes, the movies. It pushed PS1 to it's limits. I dare to say that there is no better Tekken game to this day.
  49. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Best fighting game back in the days. Even better with friends. KING 4 THE WIN.
  50. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    "Tekken 3" is arguably the best fighting game on the original PlayStation. At the time of release, it impressed everyone with superb graphics, fluid animation and smooth controls. The diverse selection of fighters were easy to control, yet hard to master. Highly enjoyable, this second sequel was the peak of the series. I'd rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.
  51. Dulcari
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games in my whole life, just Tekken 3
  52. NERo0o
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Released in 1998, this is a game ahead of its time and still fun to play even today, aged very well. Prompt commands, awesome characters and nostalgic feel to it, overall one of the best fighting games of all time.
  53. Mishas
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    I liked this game because of combos and story very cool my favorite game when i was 7 years old
  54. DaonethycallKO
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    The best 3D fighting game ever made up their with Soulcalibur II Namco knows how to make them.
  55. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 ..............................................................................................................................
  56. Pirate92
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Tekken 3 was the best fighting game for me in early 2000s it's the best in 2020(even after playing tekken 7)
    Non over the top clutter on the screen, no 9000 same characters, no hulk looking male characters and no loli looking female characters, visible hp bar

    Best music in tekken series as well

    for me it's perfect game
  57. ourendlesseason
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Esiste una saga di combattimenti migliore? No. Non importa il numero, tutti sono da giocare.
    Trama? On point. Personaggi? Iconici. Giocabilità? Eccellente.
  58. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    I remember walking into theaters and playing this on the arcade machine ah such a quality fighting game has never existed before. This will be short and sweet.

    Story 9.5/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Timelessness 10/10
  59. XAKER4
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Лучшая и убойная игра в линейке плейстейшен 1 ! Графика , гемплей музка !
  60. jelikey
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    I can not stress on how amazing this game is. For a PS1 game, this was easily in the Top 5 games of all time back then. Tekken 3 still remains the best in the franchise next to Tekken 5. For some odd reason, Namco decided to go multiplatform outside of the PlayStation brand. Ever since that, Tekken hasn't been very good. Hopefully they will return back home where they belong.
  61. nervioso2009
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Un clásico absoluto con el que te echabas buenos piques con colegas, de los mejores juegos de lucha jamás creados. Le doy un 8 porque no es que me entusiasme el género de lucha, pero es un clasicazo.

    8/10
  62. Boonie2000
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Tekken 3 that's the first fighter I played. I completed it by 100%. The game has completlemy consumed me and this tells about a quality.
  63. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    I put so many hours into this game in 98. Memorizing moves competing against friends, discussing which characters were the best. Awesome game!
  64. MacGyver12345
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    best ps1 game ever, there is no better fighting game out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  65. 6oni
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    d bst tekken
    maybe some xaracters dont hav mux xarisma but 4 1998 s kinda clean
  66. Mirannejad76
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Tekken 3 was a amazing game . in that time every one playing this instead of mortal kombat .
  67. iddqd4
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    Абсолютно лучший трехмерный файтинг времен первой Playstation.
  68. evolution98
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    The game that REVOLUTIONIZED the fighting game genre when the Street Fighter series was starting to decline.

    1998, one of the best years in video game history period. So many childhood memories from this game growing up. Tekken 3 is superb. The graphics were a huge improvement over the polygon, block look of the previous games. They would become much smoother, stylized, crisp and    The game that REVOLUTIONIZED the fighting game genre when the Street Fighter series was starting to decline.

    1998, one of the best years in video game history period. So many childhood memories from this game growing up. Tekken 3 is superb.

    The graphics were a huge improvement over the polygon, block look of the previous games. They would become much smoother, stylized, crisp and realistic as the series would continue on. The music is perfect. I love the arcade version soundtrack. The console version soundtrack is amazing but nowhere near iconic as the arcade version. The sound effects are and still so badass like the battle cries, punches, kicks and deathcries. The new characters to the game and series were pretty cool. I loved the stage design.

    The gameplay was more refined in terms of juggling, combos and damage balancing. It introduced the evade/sidestep, the left/right side body throws and ukemi mechanics. It also gave us Tekken Force and Tekken Ball mode.

    The only flaw the game had was the poor bonus characters (Dr Boskonvitch and Gon) with their awful movesets and the lackluster mini game modes.

    This game is still being bought to this day. It has sold 9 million copies because it's so fun and addictive and it broke the mold for fighting games to come.

    9 out of 10. A must own.    … Expand
  69. SkeletonBones
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    The best part in the series of Tekken games is part of my very first part of this series and this game is simply gorgeous and everyone has to play it and understand me and my feedback to this game
  70. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Simplemente uno de ls mejores videojuegos de peleas de la historia. No tiene el maximo para mi porq no soy muy fan de la saga, pero igual se apreciar q el juego le gana a muchos otros juegos de sagas como Street Figther o Mortal Kombat
  71. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    The best of the best when it comes to Tekken. One of the best fighters around and not just on the PS1. This is a must play game for anyone that owns the system.
  72. Sacatuki
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best games out there to collect for fans of the Tekken franchise and people who just want to get in some good fighting. The game, in terms of story, starts off after the events of Tekken 2 nineteen years later where Heihachi Mishima had reassumed control of the Mishima Zaibatsu and forms a organization to protect the Mishima Zaibatsu known as the Tekken Force. A team from thisOne of the best games out there to collect for fans of the Tekken franchise and people who just want to get in some good fighting. The game, in terms of story, starts off after the events of Tekken 2 nineteen years later where Heihachi Mishima had reassumed control of the Mishima Zaibatsu and forms a organization to protect the Mishima Zaibatsu known as the Tekken Force. A team from this organization is sent to excavate for an ancient temple in Mexico. But when Heihachi arrives later on, he learns that his team had met their demise by the hands of a creature known simply as Ogre. Heihachi then wishes to capture this creature by all means necessary. That's when the new hero comes in. Enter Jin Kazama. The grandson of Heihachi who trains under him to be strong against Ogre due to his personal vendetta against the beast. Which just so happens to be the death of his mother by Ogre's hands. After all the training, Jin is ready to take on Ogre in the King of Iron Fist Tournament 3. With the story getting out of the way, what else does the game offer? The game is much faster paced than it's predecessors but that's what made this game stand out from it's competitors. The fighting looked more fluid, it became less robotic, and there wasn't any delays trying to get up fast enough from receiving more damage. This title also reintroduces classic characters like; Paul Phoenix, Lei Wulong, Nina Williams, and Yoshimitsu. Likewise, it introduces new ones like; Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, Eddy Gordo, and more! Most that have become well known characters throughout the franchise, started here. This game also had a killer soundtrack, as do every other title that came before and after, that fit it's backgrounds very well for each of the characters. You can also unlock new characters for each time you complete the arcade mode for each character you choose. Unlike the previous two installments, when you unlock new characters, they aren't specific characters that you unlock with specific fighters. They simply pop up as one of the fighters you face before you face the sub boss. The game also has a new mode called Tekken Force. It's a beat em' up mixed with the fighting game elements Tekken 3 uses. This sort of idea is incorporated with it's successors even today. It's a fun mode to challenge yourself in ad you can even unlock a new character with it that I didn't know was possible to unlock. Overall, this is an excellent title that holds up even with today's standards and is a breath of fresh air compared to the rereleases of Street Fighter 4. I strongly recommend it. You owe it to yourself to play it through PSN, your Playstation 2, or your original Playstation. It's on the cheap and a definite good time for your and friends to enjoy. Thanks for reading my review. Have a good one!… Expand
  73. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 26, 2016
    9
    Tekken 3 is the third installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series, developed and published by Namco.

    + One of the Best Fighting Game of PS1
    + Excellent Graphics
    + Ending Cutcenes
    + Tekken Ball and Tekken Force Modes
  74. Owaiss
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    One of the best fighting game of all time...graphics are ground breaking for 1998 that still look good today.............................................
  75. spudtat0
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    This game is one of the best fighting games out there and is unique from others because of it's 3d style where you can move to the left or right and not just forward and back. It is also the final and best Tekken there is, the newer ones just have better graphics and more game modes.
  76. KingGamer
    May 11, 2016
    0
    Worst fighting series ever. relies to much on clunky cheap juggle combos. Cheap gimmicky characters. Choppy sorry deformed animations, ugly flickering jaggy polygons with low res textures. clumsy 4 button system that creats the illusion of depth but a punch is a punch unless one is a power hand and a jab hand. Gimmicky goofy characters. Soul Caliber on Dreamcast was Namcos only goodWorst fighting series ever. relies to much on clunky cheap juggle combos. Cheap gimmicky characters. Choppy sorry deformed animations, ugly flickering jaggy polygons with low res textures. clumsy 4 button system that creats the illusion of depth but a punch is a punch unless one is a power hand and a jab hand. Gimmicky goofy characters. Soul Caliber on Dreamcast was Namcos only good fighter. Tekken is and always was just hype. Sony paid for good reviews because they knew that if people found out that VF is superior in every way the saturn might gain some ground. Good thing Sony owned media companies like Viacom which owned media outlets and the defunct blockbuster. Do yourself a favor Play Virtua Fighter 2 and you will see that tekken 123 are trash hype nothing more than a studio pop singer.… Expand
  77. 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 e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  78. ChrisMuller1992
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    Tekken 3 is where the real Tekken fun starts,with its mostly new fighters along with a few old ones,with graphical changes along with the new fighting combos the sidesteps and the no longer jump so high made it to be more realistic and believable,i mean no one can jump that high hahaha.It also is remembered of having the Tekken Force where you play in four side scroll levels batteling yourTekken 3 is where the real Tekken fun starts,with its mostly new fighters along with a few old ones,with graphical changes along with the new fighting combos the sidesteps and the no longer jump so high made it to be more realistic and believable,i mean no one can jump that high hahaha.It also is remembered of having the Tekken Force where you play in four side scroll levels batteling your way against tekken force army,each level as a boss fight.It also have the Volleyball mode where you have to hit the ball so that it hits your opponent or hes or hers set.A classic game and where the true Tekken really begins.… Expand
  79. tsakiym
    May 25, 2015
    9
    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
  80. DayFul
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Not quite as good as Tekken Tag which built on T3's engine adding a lot more depth, The character cast was superb unsurprisingly almost all of them would continue to be regualrs even now. Almost every character had something in their locker to be threat (Poor Kuma). For the time the graphics where a major step up and the soundtrack is still one of the best ever, There where plenty of funNot quite as good as Tekken Tag which built on T3's engine adding a lot more depth, The character cast was superb unsurprisingly almost all of them would continue to be regualrs even now. Almost every character had something in their locker to be threat (Poor Kuma). For the time the graphics where a major step up and the soundtrack is still one of the best ever, There where plenty of fun extras in too with tekken ball and tekken force. The bar was set so high Namco would never be able to top it.… Expand
  81. Vapor96
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Tekken 3 simply has it all, making it the best Tekken ever and one of the best fighting games of all time. Gameplay is great, graphics are pretty, sounds are legendary and it even includes the awesome volleyball mode.
  82. br_1245
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    Excelente jogo de luta. Um dos simbolos no segmento 3d. A geração de fãs que se formou tem muito a ver com o que esse terceiro capitulo fez com a serie, elevando ao patamar de melhor game de luta do PS One.
  83. ahnj88
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    simply the best tekken game ever.
    it's a shame we can't get it through PSN like the first 2 entries although it would make good money to the company
    hope to see it soon
  84. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    Everybody knows Tekken 3 is best tekken, maybe the best fighting game EVER, if it wasn't for mash bros. It does EVERYTHING right! Except for Gon. But thank god he's never had a 2nd appearance!
  85. Flynny1655
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    Best fighting game ever, this is where fighting games were at their apex, I remember playing against my older sister on this game so much, it is an iconic game with many great memories.
  86. darezzi
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    This is a game that lasts forever. Whenever me and my best buddy are feeling competitive, we turn on the good old PS2, and play Tekken 3 for hours, constantly filled with adrenaline. I find this game much more suited for multiplayer, butthe single player game is great, the bots are fair, and there's a ton to unlock. There are many game modes, all equal in the fun they provide. TheThis is a game that lasts forever. Whenever me and my best buddy are feeling competitive, we turn on the good old PS2, and play Tekken 3 for hours, constantly filled with adrenaline. I find this game much more suited for multiplayer, butthe single player game is great, the bots are fair, and there's a ton to unlock. There are many game modes, all equal in the fun they provide. The cutscenes were an unforgettable touch. The models look great, especially for a PS1 game, the environments are rich and diverse. You can't really spam one move and win (which is why I find it hundreds of times better than other fighter games), there's a lot of combo potential. By playing with your friend, you'll probably learn a new move, unless you've already mastered all of the 100+ moves your character has. There isn't really a best character, because Every character can defeat and be defeated by any other, again, why I favour this game. My personal favourite is Lei Wulong, for all the 5 forms he has. This has got to be one of the best fighters that have ever existed, topped only by Tekken 5 or Soul Calibur (also by Namco).… Expand
  87. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    Tekken 3 on the PlayStation is the fighting game. Excellent fighting game with extra modes and practice features. One of the best games on Playstation.
  88. Basem101
    Aug 19, 2013
    9
    best fighting game on ps1 great graphics and just outstanding character everyone with over 100 moves this game is absolutely addictive and still with today's standers you'll find yourself going back to play it
  89. Xen-Masta
    Jul 11, 2013
    10
    This game changed the way i looked at fighting games. Absolutely revolutionary for it's time. I could have gotten a PhD in the amount of time i spent playing Tekken 3 and Bushido Blade back int he day. Extremely tactical; best character model and motion by far, for its time. Viva la Tekken 3.
  90. Rox22
    Apr 4, 2013
    9
    Pretty much the best fighting game on the PS1. Was even better on the arcade. For the time these graphics and controls were top of the line. Fighting is fun and generally very balanced and easy to learn. Great characters. Great back stories.

    Overall:
    Just a really great game and one of my top PS1 games
  91. Caestus
    Feb 28, 2013
    8
    Tekken 3 is good fighting game but for me there are better ones in the series. Still like it, was my entry to tekken. Good graphic, sound, control and many modes.
  92. DunnieDash
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    Possibly the most classic of all 3D fighters, Tekken 3 is a masterpiece. One of few games that makes you go just one more round, Tekken 3 has it all; bright, unique characters, each with a recognizably different move set, and music that is just too cool and memorable. Add the new Tekken Force mode, Tekken Ball mode, and a completely positive overhaul to Tekken 3 and you'll see why thisPossibly the most classic of all 3D fighters, Tekken 3 is a masterpiece. One of few games that makes you go just one more round, Tekken 3 has it all; bright, unique characters, each with a recognizably different move set, and music that is just too cool and memorable. Add the new Tekken Force mode, Tekken Ball mode, and a completely positive overhaul to Tekken 3 and you'll see why this game is considered by many to be the best fighting game of all time.… Expand
  93. Speed4Runs
    Jan 6, 2013
    6
    Very good game. Graphics and performance: 6+ (6.25); Longevity: 6- (5.75); Gameplay: 7- (6.75); Plot: 4. OVERALL SCORE: 6- [5.85] (5.75 out of 10 [Good/Very good]).
  94. Rice303
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    Sorry about the 0 review, yes this is the silly Rice who forgot to score the review, anyways, best fighting game ever and allways will be, work on a HD remake Namco
  95. Lost_Hero9
    May 7, 2012
    10
    I can not stress on how amazing this game is. For a PS1 game, this was easily in the Top 5 games of all time back then. Tekken 3 still remains the best in the franchise next to Tekken 5. For some odd reason, Namco decided to go multiplatform outside of the PlayStation brand. Ever since that, Tekken hasn't been very good. Hopefully they will return back home where they belong.
  96. JoaoRodarte
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. Released in 1998 and still better than the most 1x1 fighting games I've been playing since than. Getting a new Fighter for each time that you finish the arcade with a different character and getting a new final video, with awesome graphics (comparing with other PS1 games) everytime you finish it gave me the will to replay it several times. Incredible gameplay.

    This    This game is awesome. Released in 1998 and still better than the most 1x1 fighting games I've been playing since than. Getting a new Fighter for each time that you finish the arcade with a different character and getting a new final video, with awesome graphics (comparing with other PS1 games) everytime you finish it gave me the will to replay it several times. Incredible gameplay.

    This game totally rocks. Better of the Tekken serie, for me.    … Expand
  97. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    So many characters, so many combos, so much fun! This is one of the best fighting games ever created because there are so many unique features and revolutionary fighting.
  98. Watermelon789
    Aug 22, 2011
    9
    Yep, Tekken 3 isn't just an incredible old game, is one of the best game in the history and made proud the PlayStation. Who will forget the kick ass intro in it?
  99. Wyte
    Aug 3, 2008
    10
    Godlke, a game like this has not surfaced again, and i doubt it ever can due to desire for perfect graphics. T3 didn't need that! it just needed gameplay that was so addictive.
  100. LaCharlesG.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    The best Tekken in the series.
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#1 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#4 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#2 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GMR Magazine
    100
    An amazing conversion, given the difference between the arcade and PlayStation hardware at the time. Set the standard for bonuses. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. Electric Playground
    100
    I'd come off as a huge hypocrite if I didn't put Tekken 3 at the top of the list. "Tekken 2" was a 10, and Tekken 3 is a better game in most respects.
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  3. GameSpot
    99
    The gameplay is identical to the arcade. Every move, combo, and character has been transferred over, and a couple of new characters have been added in as well.
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