Tekken 2 is the second installment in the popular
Tekken fighting game series. It was first released in
arcade in
1995, and later released for the
PlayStation in
1996. The original
arcade of the game was released in
Tekken 5 's Arcade History mode for the
PlayStation 2, in
2007 for the
PlayStation 3 and
PlayStation Portable via the
PlayStation Network, and in 2009 for
Zeebo via ZeeboNet. It was succeeded by the popular
Tekken 3, which came in 1998.
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, chain-throws, and a sidestep unique to one character,
Kazuya Mishima. Tackles were also modified to inflict damage when running from a greater distance. Each time the game is beaten with one of the default available characters in arcade mode, the associated sub-boss character becomes selectable.
Story
Two years have passed since the King of the Iron Fist Tournament. On a stormy night, a lone figure fights his way up a rocky cliff until he reaches the top.
The Mishima Zaibatsu, under the leadership of Kazuya Mishima, has become even more corrupt and powerful than ever before, as well as becoming involved in many illegal operations. These include kidnapping, extortion,...
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