This is what peak video game aesthetics looks like, you may not agree but it's the truth.

The vibes here predate the bland tekken mush that we're used to now. Tekken games prior to 5 had more of a individual identity, Tekken 2 was melancholic darkness, Tekken 3 was grimy grungy street fighting and Tag has a Y2K, upbeat -future is now- kind of feel.

The gameplay is solid, this is the last of the classic gameplay style with it's infinite arenas. The roster is expansive, only lacking Boskonovitch and Gon. Every character feels distinct from another, with lots to unlock.

The OST is right up there with 2 and 3 for all time greats. Different but still catchy and memorable.

However the real gem here, is Tekken Bowl mode, which hands down, despite being essentially a hidden mini-game, stunningly turns out to be literally the best bowling video game potentially ever made? I've put so much time into Tekken Bowl, it's such a great time filler, with a surprising amount of depth and re-playability.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024


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