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Tekken 5 (PS2)

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: January 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Let's be honest, Tekken 4 was a let down. The environment caused all sorts of nightmares got in the way with what Tekken is all about, fighting. Tekken 5 has thrown out all the flawed concepts in Tekken 4 (though some parts of the landscape are destructible), and delivers what fans have been dying for, an amazing fighter with their favorite Tekken characters.
The new fighting and graphics engines are the heart and soul of Tekken 5. The game is an exact port of the Arcade version, and will easily give anything on Xbox a run for its money. To be honest, I was surprised a PS2 game could look this good, it sweeps the feet from under any of the other PS2 games currently out there. The fighting system maintains the four button control scheme, and it still plays silky-smooth. Not only does it control well, but the visceral feeling of power is very much intact. When you hit someone in Tekken 5, it looks like it hurt. The moves, like most Tekken titles, are easy enough to master, but timing will determine how much punishment you'll dish out.

Value is an understatement when it comes to this game. Not only do you get the full arcade versions of Tekken 1,2 and 3, but also a complete action game Tekken: Devil Within, which goes into some of the back-story Bering the Mishima clan. Throw in the fact that you can customize characters and earn countless rendered CG movies, and you've got hours of entertainment. Namco poured everything they had into this one, and came out with a true gem.

Awesome. Looking forward to Tekken 6 on PS3.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

For those who have not played the 'fighting game' genre for a while, you must at least RENT Tekken 5. It won't take you long before you rush out to buy it. It has evolved such a LONG way from the stiff, repetitive, and boring games of the past. The characters are now so realistic, you can even see them breathing heavily. You can see the blemishes on their skin, and the subtle facial expressions. Namco has done a great job interweaving soap opera-like story lines among the characters, providing the emotional context in some of the matches.

The cinematics are also much more than cutscenes, in that the game allows you to watch them separately, and it does not get old from repeated viewing - it's that well done. I'll pay money in theatres to see a full-length Tekken cinematics if Namco chooses to go that route. Many of the cinematics really are funny - I laughed out aloud during the ending scenes for Paul P, Anna W, Lee C., and Marshall L.

In terms of game play, it's just fantastic, with the hyper-alert opponents, lightning-fast combos and counterattacks, and the sheer variety of spectacular moves. Fighting the BOSS, however, is heavily biased toward beefier / speedier characters like Paul and Lee, who had little problem absorbing some blows and counterattacking. The lighter / slower characters like Anna and Christie had more difficulty beating the boss. Or maybe I just need to practice more. But playing at Paul, I beat the boss in the second try. It took me some twenty tries as Anna before I beat the boss.

I hope that 2006 will be a great year, that Namco and Sony will deliver Tekken 6 on PS3. Life is good.

King of fighting games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Yeah,this is what i call a Real Fighting game the graphics are amazing better than ever,the gameplay is as always great,and the choice of characters is big, there are a lot of modes and you'le certenly won't get tired of this game tekken keeps on gettting better and better with tekken 5 tekken can sit on the throne for best fighting game and well diserved.A must have for the ones who like Fighting games. Peace

Welcome return to form for an old master.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Ahh, the Tekken series. Probably the most influential series of 3D fighting games outside of the Virtua Fighter games. Tekken 5 is a welcome return to form for this true master of the genre. With the 4th game just a distance memory, this takes the series forward (or back, depending on how you look at things). Tekken 5 uses the tried and trusted Tekken gameplay, while still making everything feel fresh. Characters, that once before were just mere clones of certain main ones, are now fully fleshed out - with moves of their own. Anna Williams for example, is now not a clone of her sister Nina.

When people mention Tekken, they usually think of people who have mastered every single command and move, while spending hours upon hours practising to hone their 'mad skillz' - as it were. Making the game unplayable for beginners to the genre. This, I think, is far from the truth. Tekken 5 welcomes new and veterans to the series alike. Whereas button-bashing pretenders to Tekken's crown, coughDeadorAlivecough, leave you feeling somewhat cold. Tekken on the other hand leaves you feeling a great sense of satisfaction when you play. Yes, Tekken 5 has its button-bashing characters - but every single character IS unique... and how unique they look! Arguably the best looking PS2 game to date. With gorgeous backdrops, fluid, realistic animation and textures that would look at home on any next-gen console.

Music wise, it's back to form mix between techno/dance we've come to know and love from Tekken. The least we say about Tekken 4's music the better! You've got your usual Story mode to run through with each character. To see why they've entered the tournament, etc. But this 5th edition borrows the human AI mode of Virtua Fighter 4. This has replaced the Arcade mode in name, and pits you against humans who have uploaded/downloaded their data from the Tekken arcade machine from all over the world. It's a welcome challenge, even though it doesn't even compare to facing a real-life human opponent. All-in-all, this is the true homecoming of a master. Easily the best Tekken to date, and probably the best 3D fighter in existence. Though I am partial to abit of Soul Calibur... heh.

Tekken 5

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: April 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

GRAPHICS: *****

This game has wonderful graphics! There is shadowing, un-awkward movement, loads of detail, realistic-looking scenery, and tons of color. Looking back at past Tekken games (one and two-player battle from Tekken 1, 2, and 3 is included on this game) you can see major, MAJOR graphic improvement.

CHARACTERS: ****

Each character has their own personality and reason for entering the tournament. There are sweet, innocent girls (Julia and Xiayou) loud-mouthed, tough-stuff guys (Paul and Hwoarong) and all the in-between. New characters include Asuka Kazama (an extremely skilled fighter) and Raven (a mysterious man with great moves). It's a little harder to find the fighting potential in some characters, but that's where random-button-pressing comes in handy.

FIGHTING: ****

The fighting is naturally rather unrealistic, considering that if a macho man snapped your arm you probably wouldn't be getting back up, but it's still entertaining. And as weird as it sounds, it actually makes you feel accomplished to see that red-and-purple blood squirting out of your enemy.

MODES: *****

Besides the mode where you get to fight through the tournament while watching your character's wishes come true, there are many other modes to explore. A few are the time attack mode, the survival mode, the mini adventure game called "The Devil Within", versus mode, team battle mode, character modification mode, and a mode where you get to do one-player and two-player battling from Tekken, Tekken 2, and Tekken 3. A little more than expected, if I do say so myself.

CONTENT: **

Sorry, Namco, but I've got to rate the content pretty low! I can't help always feeling nervous whenever my little brother is playing, too. Naturally, you have the girls with the skimpy little outfits who strut around like they're out to get a boyfriend instead of a fight (putting it mildly) and then there's the fighters who cuss all the time (thank goodness it only comes up in subtitles with the foreign people). There is also one fighting area in which someone is repeatedly chanting a cussword in the background, but smaller kids aren't likely to notice unless they have sharp ears. I know some people might roll their eyes at me, but I know others will appreciate me giving my opinion on this before they run out and buy it for their little kid.

OVERALL: ***

When I averaged my rating for each part of the game, I got three stars. I personally would have rated it four stars, though. I think the main thing that pulled my rating down was the content, but I'm not going to change it, because I honestly do think that the content in Tekken 5 is much worse than that in Tekken 4. One huge thing that comes to mind whenever I think of the trash-meter is the video clip in which Nina's strappy gladiator outfit begins to snap off. But if you don't have a little person in your house that could walk into the room at anytime, or you are perfectly fine with your little one seeing more PG-13 type content, then I recommend this game to you! Don't get me wrong, it's my favorite fighting game! Just keep in mind that it isn't "The Cleanest Video Game of '05".

Awesome fighting game out there!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

When I first heard that Tekken 5 was gonna come out, I couldn't wait to get this game. When I got it and played it, I must say that 50 dollars was worth the amount to spend for this game. The graphics are of the hook. Its tight how the characters in the game react to the environment. The clothes sway back and forth. The hair moving more realistically in the background. The customizable items for each character is so awesome. There is so many items to choose to customize the head, the face, lower body, and the upper body for each character. First you have to win money in Arcade mode and Story mode to customize your character. There is a new mode called Tekken Arcade where you get to play the first 3 Tekken games. Namco is the best when it comes to fighting games. The movesets for each character is great. Plus there are new moves for each characters. Huge move combos for each character which make the moves more interesting. The balance of the characters is so good. There are 20 characters including 3 new characters (Asuka Kazama, Feng Wei, and Raven who looks a lot like Blade) Plus you have to unlock these characters: Roger Jr, Anna Williams, Baek Do San, Devil Jin, Heihachi, Bruce Irvin, Ganryu, Wang Jinrei, and Mokujin. The modes are awesome. In Story mode you have to fight youy way up to the boss. The boss is hard. But when you learn his move, he will be easy to beat. plus you can't choose this boss to fight with. In Arcade mode you get move up the ranks with each character. If you win matches you will get a chance to go up a rank. Or if you lose matches you will get demoted. Practice mode is back along with Theater mode, team Battle, and Vs Battle. Plus there is a new mode called The Devin Within where you have to play as Jin to uncover the origins of his devil history. This mode might be better if you could play with other characters. But its great anyway. This game is awesome

I am telling you gamers. If you like fighting games and have 50 dollars in your account, you must get this game.

If I had to rate this game from 1 to 10 (10 been the best), I would give it a 20. Best fighting game in video game history.

Beautiful!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I own this game the graphics and the characters were so realalistic. I love these levels too that's the thing they make the levels alot interesting with the realistic backgrounds but I guess the only problem is that these levels were completely endless and your saying to yourself when will it end? But on the other hand I love these levels and the characters were pretty cool nina williams and yoshimitsu are one of my favorite fighters and im glad their not removed in this 5th game. Awesome game and if your into fighting games then this is for you.

Terrificly solid!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Tekken 5 is the culmination of the Tekken universe. Not only is the game a truly amazing fighter, easily on par with Virtua Fighter 4 or Dead or Alive Ultimate, but it contains a dizzying amount of quality bonus features.

Pros: Tekken 5 looks as good on the PS2 as in the arcades
All of the madness of Tekken 4 is completely absent
Tons of bonus features, including Tekken 1-3
Over two dozen playable characters

Cons: No more multi-level environments

Let's be honest, Tekken 4 was a let down. The environment caused all sorts of nightmares got in the way with what Tekken is all about, fighting. Tekken 5 has thrown out all the flawed concepts in Tekken 4 (though some parts of the landscape are destructible), and delivers what fans have been dying for, an amazing fighter with their favorite Tekken characters.

The new fighting and graphics engines are the heart and soul of Tekken 5. The game is an exact port of the Arcade version, and will easily give anything on Xbox a run for its money. To be honest, I was surprised a PS2 game could look this good, it sweeps the feet from under any of the other PS2 games currently out there. The fighting system maintains the four button control scheme, and it still plays silky-smooth. Not only does it control well, but the visceral feeling of power is very much intact. When you hit someone in Tekken 5, it looks like it hurt. The moves, like most Tekken titles, are easy enough to master, but timing will determine how much punishment you'll dish out.

Value is an understatement when it comes to this game. Not only do you get the full arcade versions of Tekken 1,2 and 3, but also a complete action game Tekken: Devil Within, which goes into some of the back-story Bering the Mishima clan. Throw in the fact that you can customize characters and earn countless rendered CG movies, and you've got hours of entertainment. Namco poured everything they had into this one, and came out with a true gem.

Demons Rule

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 15, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a vary good game one of the best on the PS2 these are my top ten favorite fighters
1) Asuka Kazama
2) Christie Monteior
3) Ling Xiaoyu
4) Kazuya Mishima
5) Jin Kazama
6) King
7) Eddy Gordo
8) Nina Williams
9) Anna Williams
10) Devil Jin
The only bad thing is Jinpachi Mishima cant be unlocked which sucks the DevilWithin mini game is ok Arcade is ranked overall the games is awsome and addicting you'll be playing for hours on end later.

I Love this Game!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

In terms of overall quality, this game is light-years better than Tekken 4. The graphics are terrific, the gameplay has improved dramatically, and they got rid of that annoying position change feature. I especially love the customization feature. My only problem is playing against Jinpachi, who usually takes me about 15 tries before getting a lucky shot to beat him. Other than that, this game is terrific.

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