Tekken 2

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Tekken 2

Platforms	Arcade, Playstation, Playstation 2 (as part of Tekken 5's Arcade History mode), Playstation Network
Release Date	Arcade August 1995 (TES2/VER.A) September 1995 (TES2/VER.B and TES3/VER.B) Playstation JPN March 29, 1996 NA August 25, 1996 EUR October 1996
Arcade System	Namco System 11

Also see the Tekken 2 Category.

Tekken 2 is the second game in the Tekken series. All of the characters from Tekken returned (with the exception of Jack, who is replaced by Jack-2 in this game). Eight new characters were added to the character roster (including Jack-2). The game features 25 playable characters. Released in arcades in 1995, and was released for the PlayStation in 1996 worldwide, the game was well received, with a current 93% rating at Gamerankings. Gamespot, which gave the game 9.2 out of 10, praised the game's graphics and fluid character movement. IGN, which rated the game 9 out of 10, also praised the game's graphics and light sourcing. This game was also an instant blockbuster that greatly benefited Namco on both the arcade and console markets. Aside from winning rave reviews from the critics, it was the number one arcade game in America for 24 straight weeks and sold 3,000,000 copies worldwide on the PlayStation console. It had opening day sales of 250,000, which was a record at the time.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Tekken 2 is much like its predecessor, with a few additions. It continues to use 2D backgrounds in its stages, features an infinite playing field, and uses a fighting system that utilizes four buttons: left punch, right punch, left kick, and right kick. Distinct additions included attack reversals for some characters, back throws, throw escapes, "auto-guard" where a player's character can block most frontal attacks whilst standing still (high and mid attacks only) or crouching (low attacks only), and a sidestep unique to one character (Kazuya Mishima). Tackles also were modified to inflict damage when running from a greater distance. Each time the game is beaten with a different character in arcade mode a new character will appear for you to play.

Story

A worldwide martial arts tournament was nearing its finale. A large purse of prize money which was to be awarded to the fighter who could defeat Heihachi Mishima in the final round provided incentive for warriors from all over the globe.

Financed and sponsored by the giant financial groups, the Mishima Zaibatsu, the first Tekken tournament began with eight fighters, all of whom had emerged victorious in death matches held all over the world, all motivated by different motives, all possessing the skill and power to crumble mountains.

Many battles were fought. But only one lone warrior emerged with the right to challenge Heihachi Mishima for the title of King of the Iron Fists. This warrior was Kazuya, Heihachi's cold blooded son. Bearing the scar given to him by Heihachi, he enters into vicious combat with his father on the same field where Heihachi last struck down his own son and dropped him into a trench at age five.

After a grueling battle which raged on for hours, Kazuya emerged victorious by utilizing the skills which had been passed down from generation to generation of the Mishima clan.

As Heihachi's broken body lay on the ground, Kazuya dropped to his knees and slowly lifted his father into his arms. Walked slowly to the edge of the same cliff where his father had left him to die, stared out over the landscape of all that was now his, and let go of his father's body. As Heihachi's body plummeted, Kazuya's smile gleamed in the sunlight...

One year has passed. The Mishima Zaibatsu under Kazuya's leadership has become even more powerful with its tendrils reaching to all corners of the world. Soon after his father's apparent death, Kazuya disappears into the shadows. However, rumors of his immense power, and a dark side, slowly begin to spread throughout the world.

Exactly two years after the end of the first Tekken, a message is relayed from the Mishima Zaibatsu fortress to news agencies all over the world announcing a second tournament with a prize a thousand times that of the first.

So begins the tournament...

Opening Movies

Arcade

PlayStation

Fighters

Selectable Characters

Unlockable Characters

Wang Jinrei
Kunimitsu
Anna Williams
Baek Doo San (new character)
Lee Chaolan
Kuma
Prototype Jack
Armor King
Ganryu
Bruce Irvin (new character)
Roger (new character)
Alex (new character)
Kazuya Mishima
Devil
Angel (new character)

Unlockable Characters (Arcade)

These codes will select a hidden character, even if only the default characters are available.

Wang Jinrei (Highlight Jun or Baek (leftmost character on screen), then press Start, Down, Right, Left, Up)
Kuma (Hold RP at the title screen, press Start, highlight Paul, press Down, Start, Down)
Bruce Irvin (Highlight Lei, press Start four times, Right)
Baek Doo San (Highlight Law, press Start, Down, Start, Start, Down, Up. This will select Jun if the Baek/Jun setting is reversed)
Prototype Jack (Highlight Jack-2, press Down, Down, hold Start and press Up, Up)
Armor King (Highlight King, press Left, hold Start, press Left, Right, release Start, press Right)
Anna Williams (Highlight Nina, press Left, hold Start, press Right, Left, Left, release Start)
Kunimitsu (Hold LP at the title screen, press Start, highlight Yoshimitsu, then press Right, Start)
Ganryu (Highlight Michelle, hold Start, press Down, Up)
Roger (Hold LK on the title screen, then press Start, then Up, Up anywhere on the screen)
Alex (Hold RK on the title screen, then press Start, then Up, Up anywhere on the screen)
Kazuya Mishima (Highlight Heihachi, press Down, Up, hold Up, press Start twice, release Up, press Up again)

Note that these codes always select the 1P costume, with the exception of Alex. It is safe to release any held buttons after the character's picture appears. Note 2: In the 'Arcade History' version included with Tekken 5 (PlayStation 2), the above codes are not implemented in this port. However, all characters are selectable from the start without needing to unlock them.

Unlockable Characters (PlayStation)

Completing Arcade Mode with different characters will unlock extra characters to play as.

Lee Chaolan (beat Arcade mode with Heihachi)
Wang Jinrei (beat Arcade mode with Jun)
Kuma (beat Arcade mode with Paul)
Bruce Irvin (beat Arcade mode with Lei)
Baek Doo San (beat Arcade mode with Law)
Prototype Jack (beat Arcade mode with Jack-2)
Armor King (beat Arcade mode with King)
Anna Williams (beat Arcade mode with Nina)
Kunimitsu (beat Arcade mode with Yoshimitsu)
Ganryu (beat Arcade mode with Michelle)
Roger (on the last fight of Stage Three, beat the opponent after losing most of your health (about 95%). Roger or Alex should be the opponent at Stage 4. After you defeat one of the two at Stage Four, finish Arcade mode, and Roger and Alex will be unlocked.)
Alex (Same goes for Roger.)
Kazuya Mishima (beat Arcade mode with Baek or any sub-boss)
Angel (beat Arcade mode with Kazuya)
Devil (beat Arcade mode with Kazuya)

Locations

Jun Kazama - Morning Fields, England
Yoshimitsu - Serene Forest, Japan
Nina Williams - Athens, Greece
Marshall Law - The Great Wall, China
Heihachi Mishima - Pagoda Temple, Japan
Paul Phoenix - New York, USA
Jack-2 - Akibahara, Russia
King - Church Sanctuary, Mexico
Michelle Chang - Arizona Desert, USA
Lei Wulong - Hong Kong Rooftops, Hong Kong
Wang Jinrei - Szechwan Fields, China
Kunimitsu - Cambodian Wetlands, Cambodia
Anna Williams - Taj Mahal, India
Baek Doo San - Korean Temple, South Korea
Lee Chaolan - Chicago Launch Pad, USA
Kuma - Hills, Greece
Prototype Jack - London Ruins, England
Armor King - Nowhere Desert, USA
Ganryu - Kyoto at Sunset, Japan
Bruce Irvin - Grand Canyon, USA
Kazuya Mishima - Eternal Darkness
Devil/Angel - Mirror Darkness
Roger - Beach, Fiji
Alex - Hills, Greece or Beach, Fiji

Trivia

Famous objects/places can be seen in a few of the character's stages, for example - A destroyed (or partially buried) Big Ben can be seen in Prototype Jack's stage and Stone Henge is visible in Jun Kazama's stage.
Special close up images of the final two bosses (Kazuya Mishima and Devil) can be seen as the background of the pre-fight loading screen. This would later be used again in Tekken 6, showing Kazuya's son Jin Kazama and Azazel before their respective fights.
The final part of the intro in which the screen shows Heihachi's head and then moves up towards the sky eventually showing the game's logo would later be mimicked in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
This is the only game in the series where the arcade intro has the option of remixed music.
Every character from Tekken returns in Tekken 2 except the original Jack robot. He was replaced with Jack-2.
In Heihachi's ending in which he throws his son into the volcano, Kazuya is clearly seen wearing his purple tuxedo. In Tekken 4, this scene is repeated only Kazuya is now instead wearing his white pants.
In Practice Mode, if you leave your fighter standing idle for a few moments, a thought bubble will appear above their head. If you leave Practice Mode paused for a long time, a countdown will start and the game will eventually return you to the title screen.
Once all 25 characters are unlocked, the logo on the title screen will change to the face of Kazuya.
On the original Ver.A arcade machine, some moves are completely missing, and others have different notations.
The arcade version states 23 characters are selectable, as it doesn't distinguish Alex and Angel as separate characters. Angel is also referred to as Devil on the arcade machine.
There is no announcer voice when someone selects Devil on the arcade version.
The Japanese PlayStation version has a Theater Mode, something the rest of the world wouldn't see until Tekken 3.
If a memory card with completed Tekken 2 data inserted and the Tekken 3 disc inserted (with theatre mode unlocked) you can view the ending animations for Tekken 2. This also works for the original Tekken.
The word "replay" now flashes.
If a character is selected when holding the select button, he/she will become much larger and have a high-pitched voice. The size change can be done twice, however it doesn't affect the character's physical size or reach despite their appearance. For example, Yoshimitsu's sword is still has the same range even though it is much larger. To disable the cheat, you most lose to your opponent and select a different costume or another character.
If a character is selected when holding both Select and Up, he/she will have the above effects, and also bounce high when juggled. A sound is heard upon loading the stage if this cheat is enabled.
In the records area, positions beyond the number 20 are displayed erroneously as 21th, 22th and 23th. This was fixed when Namco released the Western versions of Tekken 3 (the Japanese version of Tekken 3 still displays 21th).
In Tekken 5's Arcade History version, Heihachi's KO sound "Woh-hoah!" is not played when he is defeated. Instead, one of his attacking sounds is heard.
On the arcade version, when defeating an opponent with Heihachi's Neck Breaker, Heihachi will not say anything when the opponent's neck cracks. The sound does play in the replay however.

Tekken 2 Images

Tekken 2's box art.	Tekken 2 Poster.	Tekken 2.	The "Logo" screen.
Artwork of Nina, Jun, and Michelle in bathing suits.	Artwork of Jun, Lei, and Heihachi.	An artwork image of Heihachi and Kazuya.	An artwork image of Heihachi and Kazuya.
The front cover of "Tekken 2: The Official Strategy Guide", featuring Jack-2 and Yoshimitsu.	Flyer.