One of PlayStation’s most celebrated fighting games has been revived with the original Tekken launching on PS5 today.
Funny, you may be thinking, didn’t Sony and Bandai Namco already release Tekken as part of the PlayStation Classics line-up? While Tekken 2 and Tekken 3 are currently available as part of this emulated gaming catalogue, the series’ debut was omitted and now we know why.
Bandai Namco has partnered with Japanese publisher Hamster to launch a new version: Arcade Archives 2 Tekken, which is also available on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 for £13.99. This exists as part of Hamster’s ongoing Arcade Archives collection which takes retro classics, adding new features and quality of life improvements. Tekken originally hit Japanese arcades in 1994 before brawling its way overseas and onto Sony’s PlayStation the following year.
Here is Hamster’s official description for Arcade Archives 2 Tekken:
“The Arcade Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games, staying true to its original.
In Original Mode, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in Hi Score Mode and Caravan Mode, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
Arcade Archives 2 series introduces a brand-new mode called Time Attack Mode, in addition to the Original Mode, Hi Score Mode, and Caravan Mode from Arcade Archives. Time Attack Mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.”
PlayStation fans will also be delighted to see the inclusion of trophies, a feature absent from Tekken 2, Tekken 3, and much of Bandai Namco’s additions to the PlayStation Classics lineup.
Source: Press release
funkyellowmonkey(ps3 id)
nice, but the playstation 1 version is the superior one, rare for sure – bring on the next tekken titles and those will be superior than the ps1 :)