Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Encyclopedia
is a fighting game
in the Tekken
series and the successor to 1999's Tekken Tag Tournament
. The game was released in Japanese arcades on September 14, 2011 and will be released on the PlayStation 3
sometime in 2012. A playable demo was bundled in North America on November 22, 2011 alongside the CGI movie titled Tekken: Blood Vengeance and an HD version of the original Tekken Tag Tournament
.
, matches involve each player selecting two fighters to fight with. Players are able to switch their fighters out at any time, allowing the inactive character to gradually recover some life they might have lost. At certain points, an inactive character's life bar may flash, giving them a temporary boost in strength if they are tagged in. If the life bar of either of a player's fighters runs out, that player loses the round. If time runs out, the player who has the most cumulative life remaining amongst their fighters wins the round.
The gameplay expands on the tag mechanics featured in the first Tekken Tag, allowing for extended tag combos and combined moves. New techniques include combined tag throws which, if timed properly, can be escaped from. Tag combos (referred to as "Tag Assaults") can now be done simultaneously with both characters participating in the combo at the same time. The game also inherits gameplay features from Tekken 6, such as "Bound" hits (hits that slam an airborne opponent to the ground and stun them so combos can be extended) and walled arenas. Character-customization will also be featured, similar to past Tekken games. Features suggested by Harada include recording in Practice mode as well as a Tutorial to bring new players into the fold more smoothly than has been possible in the past. In a recent podcast, it was revealed by Harada that every playable character from Tekken 6 would be featured as returning characters. The game will feature a "stage gimmick" system. An example of the system shown in Famitsu
has the player slamming his opponent into wall, which breaks, and the opponent goes flying, landing in a new area where the fight continues. As the opponent falls, the tag partner is waiting at the bottom to continue the combo.
For the first time ever in the Tekken series, almost every character in the game speaks in their native language. This has been noticed as Lili
speaks French
, Eddy Gordo
and Christie Monteiro
speak Portuguese
, Leo Kliesen speaks German
and Miguel Caballero Rojo speaks Spanish
. However, Lei Wulong and Zafina still speaks English despite being from Hong Kong
and Middle East
. Also still speaking Japanese is Lars Alexandersson
, due his Mishima heritage despite being from Sweden
, and Alisa Bosconovitch
, since she was created to served Mishima Zaibatsu despite being from Russia
.
, producer Katsuhiro Harada has stated that the game engine will be different from the one used in Tekken 6
. The release of the arcade version of the game in Japan was originally planned for Summer 2011, but due to complications derived from the Great East Japan Earthquake
, the arcade release has tentatively been postponed to Autumn 2011. Release dates for other regions, as well as console versions, have yet to be announced. At the World Cyber Games 2010
, Harada stated that the upcoming console version will feature additional console-exclusive returning characters and bonus gameplay modes including adding Kunimitsu to the character roster for Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Also on Twitter, Harada suggested that the release of the console version of the game would take place between the releases of Street Fighter X Tekken
and Tekken X Street Fighter
.
The Tekken Hybrid Blu-ray Disc containing the Tekken: Blood Vengeance CGI movie, due to be released in November 22, 2011, will include a Prologue version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 if played on a PlayStation 3
console. The contents of the demo will mainly revolve around elements from the movie.A model from the prologue can be transferrable to Arcade version by using an access code card.
Fighting game
Fighting game is a video game genre where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close combat with an opponent. These characters tend to be of equal power and fight matches consisting of several rounds, which take place in an arena. Players must master techniques such as...
in the Tekken
Tekken
is an arcade fighting game franchise created and developed by Namco. Beginning with the original Tekken arcade game released in 1994, the series has received several sequels, as well as various home conversions and spin-off titles released for consoles...
series and the successor to 1999's Tekken Tag Tournament
Tekken Tag Tournament
is the fourth installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series. It, however, is not canonical to the Tekken storyline. The game was originally available as an update kit for Tekken 3. Tekken Tag Tournament was originally released as an arcade game before it was ported to the PlayStation 2...
. The game was released in Japanese arcades on September 14, 2011 and will be released on the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
sometime in 2012. A playable demo was bundled in North America on November 22, 2011 alongside the CGI movie titled Tekken: Blood Vengeance and an HD version of the original Tekken Tag Tournament
Tekken Tag Tournament
is the fourth installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series. It, however, is not canonical to the Tekken storyline. The game was originally available as an update kit for Tekken 3. Tekken Tag Tournament was originally released as an arcade game before it was ported to the PlayStation 2...
.
Gameplay
As per the original Tekken Tag TournamentTekken Tag Tournament
is the fourth installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series. It, however, is not canonical to the Tekken storyline. The game was originally available as an update kit for Tekken 3. Tekken Tag Tournament was originally released as an arcade game before it was ported to the PlayStation 2...
, matches involve each player selecting two fighters to fight with. Players are able to switch their fighters out at any time, allowing the inactive character to gradually recover some life they might have lost. At certain points, an inactive character's life bar may flash, giving them a temporary boost in strength if they are tagged in. If the life bar of either of a player's fighters runs out, that player loses the round. If time runs out, the player who has the most cumulative life remaining amongst their fighters wins the round.
The gameplay expands on the tag mechanics featured in the first Tekken Tag, allowing for extended tag combos and combined moves. New techniques include combined tag throws which, if timed properly, can be escaped from. Tag combos (referred to as "Tag Assaults") can now be done simultaneously with both characters participating in the combo at the same time. The game also inherits gameplay features from Tekken 6, such as "Bound" hits (hits that slam an airborne opponent to the ground and stun them so combos can be extended) and walled arenas. Character-customization will also be featured, similar to past Tekken games. Features suggested by Harada include recording in Practice mode as well as a Tutorial to bring new players into the fold more smoothly than has been possible in the past. In a recent podcast, it was revealed by Harada that every playable character from Tekken 6 would be featured as returning characters. The game will feature a "stage gimmick" system. An example of the system shown in Famitsu
Famitsu
is a line of Japanese video game magazines published by Enterbrain, Inc. and Tokuma. Currently, there are five Famitsū magazines: Shūkan Famitsū, Famitsū PS3 + PSP, Famitsū Xbox 360, Famitsū Wii+DS, and Famitsū Wave DVD...
has the player slamming his opponent into wall, which breaks, and the opponent goes flying, landing in a new area where the fight continues. As the opponent falls, the tag partner is waiting at the bottom to continue the combo.
For the first time ever in the Tekken series, almost every character in the game speaks in their native language. This has been noticed as Lili
Lili (Tekken)
, full name , is a fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series. Along with Sergei Dragunov and Armor King II, she is one of the three characters that were first introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in 2005.-Character design:...
speaks French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, Eddy Gordo
Eddy Gordo
is an Afro-Brazilian video game character in the Tekken fighting game series by Namco. He made his debut in the arcade version of Tekken 3 in 1997 and his first console appearance was in the 1998 PlayStation port of the title...
and Christie Monteiro
Christie Monteiro
is a character in the Tekken fighting game series. Christie is the granddaughter of the Capoeira mestre who taught Eddy Gordo the art of Capoeira during his incarceration in prison...
speak Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
, Leo Kliesen speaks German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
and Miguel Caballero Rojo speaks Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
. However, Lei Wulong and Zafina still speaks English despite being from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. Also still speaking Japanese is Lars Alexandersson
Lars Alexandersson
is a video game character from the Tekken fighting game series developed by Namco Bandai. Introduced in Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion, Lars appears as a member from the Tekken Force military unit confronting the Mishima Zaibatsu that started a war...
, due his Mishima heritage despite being from Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, and Alisa Bosconovitch
Alisa Bosconovitch
is a video game character from the Tekken fighting game series developed by Namco Bandai, first appearing in Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion. Alisa is an android with detachable body parts. She was created by Dr. Boskonovitch. Alisa and Lars Alexandersson are the main protagonists of the console...
, since she was created to served Mishima Zaibatsu despite being from Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
Playable Characters
- Alisa BosconovitchAlisa Bosconovitchis a video game character from the Tekken fighting game series developed by Namco Bandai, first appearing in Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion. Alisa is an android with detachable body parts. She was created by Dr. Boskonovitch. Alisa and Lars Alexandersson are the main protagonists of the console...
- Anna Williams
- Armor King II
- Asuka Kazama
- Baek Doo San
- Bruce Irvin
- Bryan Fury
- Christie MonteiroChristie Monteirois a character in the Tekken fighting game series. Christie is the granddaughter of the Capoeira mestre who taught Eddy Gordo the art of Capoeira during his incarceration in prison...
- Craig Marduk
- Devil JinJin Kazamais a video game player character in the Tekken fighting game series released by Namco Bandai. Trained by his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima in order to enter the King of Iron Fist Tournament, Jin wishes to avenge his mother's apparent death...
- Eddy GordoEddy Gordois an Afro-Brazilian video game character in the Tekken fighting game series by Namco. He made his debut in the arcade version of Tekken 3 in 1997 and his first console appearance was in the 1998 PlayStation port of the title...
- Emilie "Lili" de RochefortLili (Tekken), full name , is a fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series. Along with Sergei Dragunov and Armor King II, she is one of the three characters that were first introduced in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in 2005.-Character design:...
- Feng Wei
- Ganryu
- Heihachi MishimaHeihachi Mishimais one of the main characters in the Tekken fighting game series. He is one of only four characters to have appeared in every game in the series and he makes two appearances within the series as the final boss...
(sub-boss 1; along with Jinpachi) - Hwoarang
- Jack-6
- Julia Chang/Jaycee
- Jin KazamaJin Kazamais a video game player character in the Tekken fighting game series released by Namco Bandai. Trained by his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima in order to enter the King of Iron Fist Tournament, Jin wishes to avenge his mother's apparent death...
- Jinpachi Mishima (sub-boss 1; along with Heihachi)
- Jun Kazama (final boss 1)
- Kazuya MishimaKazuya Mishimais a fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series. Although originally appearing as the main protagonist in the original Tekken game, he becomes one of the series' leading villains from Tekken 2 onward, after being overtaken by the Devil Gene, where he is known as Devil Kazuya .-In the...
/Devil KazuyaKazuya Mishimais a fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series. Although originally appearing as the main protagonist in the original Tekken game, he becomes one of the series' leading villains from Tekken 2 onward, after being overtaken by the Devil Gene, where he is known as Devil Kazuya .-In the... - King IIKing (Tekken)is the name of two characters in the Tekken fighting game series. The characters were inspired by the pro wrestler Satoru Sayama, as well as Mexican wrestler Fray Tormenta, a Catholic priest who became a masked wrestler in order to support an orphanage...
- Kuma II
- Lars AlexanderssonLars Alexanderssonis a video game character from the Tekken fighting game series developed by Namco Bandai. Introduced in Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion, Lars appears as a member from the Tekken Force military unit confronting the Mishima Zaibatsu that started a war...
- Lei Wulong
- Lee Chaolan
- Leo Kliesen
- Ling Xiaoyu
- Marshall Law
- Miguel Caballero Rojo
- Mokujin
- Nina WilliamsNina Williamsis a character from Namco's Tekken game series. She is known to be a cold-blooded assassin who had made her very first appearance in the original Tekken game and since has appeared in every Tekken game released...
- Panda
- Paul Phoenix
- Raven
- Robert "Bob" Richards
- Roger Jr.
- Sergei Dragunov
- Steve Fox
- True Ogre (sub-boss 2)
- Unknown (final boss 2; non-playable in the Arcade version)
- Wang Jinrei
- Yoshimitsu
- Zafina
Prologue
The prologue version of the game only include 4 characters which revolve around the "Blood Vengeance" movie.- Alisa BosconovitchAlisa Bosconovitchis a video game character from the Tekken fighting game series developed by Namco Bandai, first appearing in Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion. Alisa is an android with detachable body parts. She was created by Dr. Boskonovitch. Alisa and Lars Alexandersson are the main protagonists of the console...
- Devil JinJin Kazamais a video game player character in the Tekken fighting game series released by Namco Bandai. Trained by his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima in order to enter the King of Iron Fist Tournament, Jin wishes to avenge his mother's apparent death...
- Devil KazuyaKazuya Mishimais a fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series. Although originally appearing as the main protagonist in the original Tekken game, he becomes one of the series' leading villains from Tekken 2 onward, after being overtaken by the Devil Gene, where he is known as Devil Kazuya .-In the...
- Ling Xiaoyu
Development
The game was announced on September 18, 2010 at the Tougeki event. On TwitterTwitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, producer Katsuhiro Harada has stated that the game engine will be different from the one used in Tekken 6
Tekken 6
is a fighting game developed and published by Namco Bandai. It is the eighth game in the Tekken franchise. It was released in Japanese arcades on November 26, 2007 as the first game running on the PlayStation 3-based System 357 arcade board. The game received an update, subtitled Bloodline...
. The release of the arcade version of the game in Japan was originally planned for Summer 2011, but due to complications derived from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, also known as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, or the Great East Japan Earthquake, was a magnitude 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake off the coast of Japan that occurred at 14:46 JST on Friday, 11 March 2011, with the epicenter approximately east...
, the arcade release has tentatively been postponed to Autumn 2011. Release dates for other regions, as well as console versions, have yet to be announced. At the World Cyber Games 2010
World Cyber Games
The World Cyber Games is an international competitive video-gaming event operated by South Korean company World Cyber Games Inc., and sponsored by Samsung and Microsoft...
, Harada stated that the upcoming console version will feature additional console-exclusive returning characters and bonus gameplay modes including adding Kunimitsu to the character roster for Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Also on Twitter, Harada suggested that the release of the console version of the game would take place between the releases of Street Fighter X Tekken
Street Fighter X Tekken
is an upcoming crossover fighting game being developed by Capcom. The game was announced at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International by Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono. The game is set to release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and PlayStation Vita sometime in March 2012. The game...
and Tekken X Street Fighter
Tekken X Street Fighter
Tekken X Street Fighter is an upcoming crossover fighting game being produced by Namco Bandai Games. It crosses the universes of Tekken and Street Fighter into one game creating a roster from both franchises....
.
The Tekken Hybrid Blu-ray Disc containing the Tekken: Blood Vengeance CGI movie, due to be released in November 22, 2011, will include a Prologue version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 if played on a PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
console. The contents of the demo will mainly revolve around elements from the movie.A model from the prologue can be transferrable to Arcade version by using an access code card.