Quite a bit better than Virtua Fighter 2 on the Sega Genesis, twice as good as Deadly Alliance on Gameboy Advance, and 50 times better than Mortal Kombat Advance. You can sidestep, Korean backdash, juggle… it’s basically a shockingly functional (albeit stripped-down) Tekken 3 de-make on the GBA.

Obviously there are technical limitations in play (sprites, smaller roster, smaller moves list, less buttons, no Tekken Force or Ball) but when you look at the overall library of fighting games on GBA, having one that works this well is quite the treat.

Tekken Advance brings the iconic 3D fighting franchise to the Game Boy Advance with surprising success. It boasts impressive visuals for the platform, replicating the look of Tekken 3 with fluid sprite-based animations and detailed backgrounds. The gameplay, although simplified for the handheld, retains the core Tekken feel, and its fast-paced, combo-driven action delivers a satisfying portable fighting experience. While it lacks the depth of its console counterparts, Tekken Advance offers a surprisingly enjoyable Tekken fix on the go.