Thankfully this doesn't detract greatly from the gameplay, and Namco Bandai has done an excellent job of rendering the tiny 2D versions of each fighter. Typically of Tekken, the remaining pugilists - amongst other features including new outfits and game modes - are available only as unlockable rewards for your successes in Story mode.Īlthough this bodes well for the longevity of the game, a wider selection of starting fighters would have been welcome.įans of the franchise may be a little disappointed to learn that we've lost a dimension in deference to the limitations of mobile phones.
Having spawned a comic book, an animated mini-series and a host of merchandising tie-ins, Tekken is now making its way to the big screen in 2010 with pop legend Luke Goss set to star in a principal role.Īnd now, courtesy of Namco Bandai, it's coming to a little screen near you, too.įeaturing eight characters from the original series, Tekken Mobile initially grants you access to just two of these: Jin and Xiaoyu. Ith around a dozen incarnations and reincarnations since the original in 1994, Tekken has arguably become the benchmark for the 3D fighting game genre.
