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Tekken is an outstanding fighting game series that has repeatedly upped the ante in both graphics and mechanics, but what’s just as exciting are the games’ soundtracks. Here are the Top 7 Tekken songs from across the series to get you pumped up for battle!
In 1997, Tekken 3 seemed like a glance of the future. 25 years later, does it still have a fighting chance?
Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag were the pinnacle of the series imo. so much variety, good balance and mini games that were crazy addictive. Fighting games have kind of fell off a lot since those days. Outside of Tekken SoulCalibur 2 was in my opinion a near perfect fighter. Shame the genre has gone the way of DLC hell and designed around eSports
That time when it was released in the arcade was also at the height of the arcade era (not including the early 80s era), before arcades started to decline. It was a fun time back then
Unfortunately, fighting games lend themselves well to DLC and season passes, even more so than most other genres, and even more unfortunately, devs behind these games know it. Content such as characters, modes, stages and even costumes/skins are all things that could be put behind paywalls, and it all seems to fit the genre like a glove. For the above reason, we will likely never go back to the days of fighting games being sold to us as complete packages, which is all the more reason why I appreciate retro titles.
I don't have anything to add on the eSports scene as I don't follow it.
Tekken 3 holds a special place in my heart as it was my first real introduction to fighting games. Well, it was the first one I owned at least, and got me into the genre. I had come across games like Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat in arcades, and visited friends with Super Nintendos to get my butt kicked at whatever then current fighting game they had.
It wasn't until I was in the 3rd grade and got my PS1 that I really had the opportunity to dive into a fighting game with Tekken 3, and what a ride it was. I unlocked everything, and I mean everything, from characters and modes to alternate costumes, and yes, I even unlocked the secret characters. Man, I miss that game so much, and yeah, I also miss the days when a game like that could have so much content for a single price of admission.
Playing this game on dreamcast with improved textures thanks to Bleem is incredible!
Tekken 3 is what a fighting game should be in terms of balance and replayability. The character variety, mini games, special characters, the endings, the sound track, the game set a standard in fighting games.
Then along came Tekken Tag arcade, the arcade game that brought me back into the scene after conquering Marvel vs Capcom and Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter.
Then Capcom vs SNK
Then Capcom vs SNK 2
For those unfamiliar with Square Enix's golden age, formerly Squaresoft, it took place between 1997 and 2002 and brought a slew of titles that were a complete hit with fans and critics and Square Enix wants that era back.
That's a bold statement, especially when the author mentions Chocobo GP and Babylon's fall after saying "here's the great titles that the company has planned", to each their own I guess
it's about personal taste. You don't need to consume what you don't like, you don't need to despise it too. We all desire the most basic thing: respect. Start there. We talk later.
First I said "to each their own" which means I am acknowledging the fact that it's not wrong to like these games!
Second I said bold statement not crappy statement, meaning it's uncommon and surprising!
You can start by reading the comment, we talk later
That's all well and good, but for Square, its more about "Makin' Ze Monezies!" which they're not. At least from the like of BF and CGP. Cause of the stank.
The big difference here is that in Square's golden age, their games demanded attention, now, not so much. This article is based almost entirely on assumptions on unreleased games, so far this year, they've released Babylon's Fall and Stranger of Paradise. The former potentially sinking Platinum Game's independence aside, releasing either so close to Elden Ring was for Q1 financials imho and certainly a really really stupid move, They are certainly finding their groove in recent years but comparing now to back when they were trend setters is a bit much.
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Deus Ex was not Commented... The Story says "Now we have to wait for these next releases and hope for that era to return". Are you sure you really read?
You're telling people to read. Bro how about *you* read the headline that *you* put on your own article. The headline that you chose says that Square Enix is currently reliving its golden age. Maybe you should have picked one that isn't the opposite of what you're trying to say.
If Babylon's Fall and Stranger of Paradise is considered the return of square enix's golden era, then we are in trouble cause those 2 games alone are getting shitted on like a pubic toilet.... Let's just hope forspoken changes that.
Forwoken because it has a Black lead? I’m sorry Black people exist you racist dipsh@t
The golden age for SquareEnix was when they were called Squaresoft the moment Enix got added to the name the golden age died out. Squaresoft was producing great games and memorable JRPG's left right and center NES, SNES, PS1, and parts of the PS2 libraries show the golden age of Squaresoft.
That’s the point of the article, but with new projects coming, including the new Final Fantasies, I believe that Square Enix has the power to change it. If it’s gonna happen, it belongs to the future to answer.
They won't change and go back to the golden age most of that talent has left, working on other projects, or simply want to go down a different path. I want Bioware to change but that will never happen most of their talent left, EA interferes, the founding members just up and walked out, I wouldn't be surprised if Bioware is dangling by a thread before EA shuts them down. All you can do is cherish those memories of Square's golden age by remembering or playing the games that gave you those memories.
That's the problem with the article, it focuses on games nobody has even played. I'd love nothing more than a return to form from them but this article is stretching at best.
Id like to see them return tonthe golden age as well. My playstation needs some suped up graphical turn based jrpgs. Enough of action rpg action rpg being shoved down are throats. I know you dont like it dont buy it. Ive honored that for the most part. Ff13 eh ff15 eh. I did dip into ff7 remake but i had to.
I dont know if im alone or not but id like to think most of us that played the original wanted something more like the original gameplay wise in ff7 remake then the action rpg we got. I will add im on chapter 17 at the end of that chapter i believe but i cant help but think what couldve been
I'll take some more turn-based tactical, too. What I wouldn't do for a legit new entry in the Front Mission franchise (and an official FM 5 port).
The title is wrong. People want that golden age to come back. Today's Square is in low budget spitting age living off of ff14 whales.
Croc
Digimon World 3
Tomba 2
Klonoa
Silent Hill
Even if I have it on disc and can play on my PS3.
Games i would definitely replay and that don't have a superior remaster released
Dino Crisis 1/2
Fear Effect 1/2
Parasite eve 1/2
Legend of Dragoon
Breath of Fire 4
Rival Schools
I mean if they have some form of improvements
Ape escape
Fighting force
Tomba
Tenchu
Strider 1&2
Rival Schools
Are the ones that come to mind
Xenogears