Actually Tekken is the reason that made me buy the PSP , i've seen my friend playing it so I got astonished because it's a perfect copy of the original ps2 game, with the new character SERGIE DRABONOV whom I left other charcters I like and stick with this devilish one . Every ps2 owner is jelious of this one to be only in PSP version.
This is the first time I have a console other than a PC, and the first time I'm actually seriously playing (and even owning a legal copy of) a fighting game.
It's very very addicting. Every character has different moves, different pros and different cons. Sometimes they rough me up real good, and sometimes they let me win.
Once you're getting the hang of it, it's always nice to turn up the difficulty level, or play one of Tekken's many mini games or game modes.
But playing versus a live person really is the bomb, there's nothing better. Tekken even has game sharing so only one of you has to have the game!
For many owners of Sony’s PlayStation One, it was the Tekken series which defined their beloved console many years ago.
Now, Namco Bandai brings the King of the Iron Fist Tournament to the PSP in Tekken Dark Resurrection.
Dark Resurrection is at it’s roots a port of last year’s Tekken 5. Already a success, Namco Bandai was not content with just porting the same game over and instead opted to upgrade many portions of the already superb game. Two new characters have been added to the fold as well as more fighter customizations and a bevy of mini-games.
Tekken Dark Resurrection sports in game graphics that should make any PSP owner proud. Beautiful CG cut scenes extend the already deep (and fairly confusing) Tekken storyline while animated slides kick off the tale of each combatant in story mode.
In game graphics blow the first three Tekken games out of the water and reach near PS2 quality graphics as Tekken fighters do battle across 19 various stages including a penguin inhabited iceberg and a space station orbiting earth.
Dark Resurrection retains the series trademark control scheme, which maps each of the fighter’s limbs to a specific button. The result is an intuitive control layout that takes a little bit of time to get used to but works perfectly once you do.
Although a 3D fighter seems like a disaster waiting to happen on the PSP, surprisingly enough Tekken Dark Resurrection pulls off the daunting feat and leaves other PSP fighter’s in the dust.
Players with a wi-fi connection can hop online and do battle with their friends via ad-hoc or in a new feature to PSP fighting games, download a ghost fighter created by a fellow PSP user to take on. Players can record their own ghost and upload it to the Tekken servers so other players can also directly download these spectral foes. Players without a wi-fi connection need not worry as collections of ghosts are popping up online for download already.
Tekken’s second foray into portable waters (2002 saw the release of Tekken Advance for the GBA) is proving to be quite the critical success, but only time will tell if it can be the financial success that the PSP so desperately needs at this point.
This game is defintely in my top 5 PSP games. I've playing Tekken since Tekken 2 in the arcade. The reason I bought the original Playstation was to play tekken at home. I've spent crazy late night hours playing tekken against friends. In short, I'm a big fan of the franchise.
Pros
Graphics are on par with the PS2. It is a nice visual experience and load times are minimal. It also has a nice set of game modes like Arcade, Story, and Dojo (tournaments) all the fighters are avaliable immediately. The slow motion replay with the great sound is still there to gloat (when you win) and to analyze your mistakes (when you lose). You can skip the replay with a touch of the select button. This game also has GAME SHARING which means 2 people can go head to head with only one copy of the game. More games should have this feature.
Cons
No infrastructure, only adhoc. Boo. Fighting online would have been lovely. As any Tekken fan knows that playing computer is cool but Tekken truly shines when you are fighter a real person. The controls are mapped pretty much like the games on the PS2 , the only problem is that the PS2 controller was made for comfort the PSP was not. Taking away the unlocking of the characters took some fun out of it. On the PS2, one of the rituals one does is unlock the characters. A game this instense might get your PSP dirtier quicker. After a few hours of play my PSP looked like a dirty little gaming device. Finger smudges everywhere. But it cleans up fine.
The Ugly
My fingers got sore at first, but it's better now.
Conclusion
Great little PSP game at a nice price (39.99USD). It's the best (only?) 3D fighting game on the PSP. Hopefully we can get infra on the next version.
Just got it today. It seemed like the must have title for the PSP this summer, but I think it's just 'okay'.
I have a feeling, everyone is looking for a PSP game they can point to and say 'See? The PSP has cool game!' -- which it did before Tekken.
But it is a pretty good game. Some say there is a lot of depth, but it is just a fighting game. You just fight. The load times are almost non-existent compared to some PSP games -- this impressed me most. The graphics are what you would almost expect on an early PS2 game. Still I wouldn't call it the best game for the system.
I intentionally overlooked the plethora of things you can do online, because they don't matter to me. None of them matter to me, because they are only online rankings, player avatars, and wallpapers. No online vs. mode.
Tekken: Dark Ressurection is by the far the best fighting game to be released on the PSP yet. It has no competition. Dark Ressurection delivers the full package you would expect from a Tekken game; with all 30 playable characters and 2 new ones, 19 stunning stages and several mini games to keep you going back for more.
Gameplay - 90
The way this game plays as a fighting game on the PSP can make you scepticle but dont underestimate. The controls are used to the PSPs full capabilities with dozens of combos using the control stick and d-pad. Easy controls that are quick to learn and adapt.
Graphics - 95
The visuals of this game are absolutly stunning. Clean cut characters and stages. Sure there can be some chops every now and then but they are rare. The cut scenes of DR are mind blowing with an awesome presentation and an amazing particle engine.
Sound - 90
One of the best (and by far my favortie) of the Tekken soundtracks. Its large library of tracks is clear, crisp and continuous. The sound wont dissapoint. Not to forget the voice overs for every character.
Deliverance - 95
With a story mode featured for every charcter, dozens of mini games including tournaments and ranking battle, and an online support featuring uploads of highscores, and downloads of character ghosts.
Replay Value - 100
Like any cookie cutter fighting game, you will want to play more, but with DR you wont have a choice. With all the different modes of play you will be cursing Sony for such short battery life. So settle in and get ready for one kickass PSP game.
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