Tekken 3

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

Universal acclaim- based on 882 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 46 out of 882
  3. Negative: 23 out of 882
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Mirannejad76
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Tekken 3 was a amazing game . in that time every one playing this instead of mortal kombat .
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 ..............................................................................................................................
  22. 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.
  23. WilliamM.
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    By far the best Tekken on any system. I've played the hell out of this one, and I keep coming back to it when the new games let me down....
  24. AlbertoM.
    Sep 17, 2004
    10
    Brilliant graphics, brilliant music and of course brilliant gameplay. Enough reason to buy a PSX, still with today's standars.
  25. LaCharlesG.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    The best Tekken in the series.
  26. King-KongKutch
    Jul 21, 2004
    10
    I love this game. This is a must have game especially for those gamers than likes arcade types of games.
  27. 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?
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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