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{{GameInfobox | developer = Namco | publisher = Namco | designer = | series = Tekken | ww_rel = {{Release|1999|||WW|Arcade}} | jp_rel = {{Release|2000|March|30|JP|PlayStation 2}} | na_rel = {{Release|2000|October|25|NA|PlayStation 2}} | eu_rel = {{Release|2000|November|24|EU|PlayStation 2}} | genre = Fighting | features = Single-player, Multi-player | cabinet = Upright | platforms = Arcade, PlayStation 2 | arcade system = Namco System 12 | ratings = ESRB-T | cpu = | sound = | resolution = 640x480 | monitor = [[Raster graphics|Raster]], horizontal orientation | input = 8-way [[joystick]], 5 buttons, [[Gamepad]] | media = [[CD-ROM]] }} '''Tekken Tag Tournament''' is the fourth installment in the popular ''[[Tekken series|Tekken]]'' [[fighting game]] series. It, however, is [[canon|not canonical]] to the ''Tekken'' storyline. The game was originally available as an update kit for ''Tekken 3''. ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' was originally for the [[arcade game|arcade]] before a release to the [[PlayStation 2]]. The arcade version operated similarly, but ran on a 32 bit graphics engine like ''[[Tekken 3]]''. It received upgraded [[computer graphics|graphics]] when it was ported to the home system. It, along with ''[[Tekken 4]]'' and ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', was re-released in 2008 as a part of ''Namco Classic Fighter Collection''. A sequel has been announced named [[Tekken Tag Tournament 2]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmnJC5XFpRE]</ref> == Gameplay == ''Tekken Tag Tournament'', being the first ''Tekken'' title for the PlayStation 2, featured vastly detailed graphics and improved quality music. It was also notable for having the largest character roster in the series until the release of ''[[Tekken 6]]'', boasting an extravagant 39 characters, all returning from the previous installments in the series, save for [[Unknown]], the [[boss|boss character]], and [[Tetsujin]], a costume swap for [[Mokujin]]. Unknown is similar to Mokujin in that she can replicate other fighting styles, but she can also switch styles by clicking the right analogue stick. Both Unknown and Tetsujin have only appeared in this game. Finally, its most important feature is its ''tag system''. A player selects two characters and may tag out between them to utilize special combos and throws. Characters can be tagged out to recover energy, but if one character is KO'd, the round ends. When in ''Team Battle'' mode, the fights are also tag fights unless there is one person left on a team where they will fight alone. ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' included a minigame called "Tekken Bowl", that challenged the player to use a team of characters to play a bowling game. Depending on the player's selected character, different attributes would be placed into effect in the mini-game. For example, [[Bryan Fury]] has a powerful roll due to his super strength, and he can use a targeting system to make more accurate shots because of his cybernetic enhancements. A physically weaker character like Xiaoyu would have a much less powerful strike, but would be easier to control when placing the spin and amount of force on the ball. Strong characters who accidentally bowl at the maximum strength find themselves shooting across the lane with the ball still attached. == Plot == ''Tekken Tag Tournament'', being a non-canon game, features no storyline. It is more of a compilation of the ''Tekken'' series giving fans the opportunity to play as almost every character in the series up to that point, including many of those that had apparently been killed off in the main ''Tekken'' storyline. Of all the returning characters, [[Kazuya Mishima]] was the most heavily promoted, since he featured prominently on the game's cover art and promotional material, despite his absence from the previous entry in the ''Tekken'' series (he would return in ''Tekken 4''). When Arcade mode is completed, a real-time ending is shown over the credits for the main character (i.e. the first character chosen when selecting the two fighters). The exception to this is Unknown's ending, which is a [[Full motion video based game|FMV]]. == Character roster == === Returning characters === *[[Roger (Tekken)#Alex|Alex]] (unlockable, alternate costume for Roger) *[[Devil (Tekken)#Angel|Angel]] (unlockable, alternate costume for Devil) *[[Anna Williams]] *[[Armor King]] *[[Baek Doo San]] *[[Bruce Irvin]] (unlockable) *[[Bryan Fury]] *[[Devil (Tekken)|Devil]] (unlockable) *[[Eddy Gordo]] *[[Forrest Law]] *[[Ganryu]] *[[Gun Jack]] *[[Heihachi Mishima]] *[[Hwoarang]] *[[Jack-2]] (unlockable) *[[Jin Kazama]] *[[Julia Chang]] *[[Jun Kazama]] *[[Kazuya Mishima]] (unlockable) *[[King (Tekken)|King]] *[[Kuma (Tekken)|Kuma]] (unlockable) *[[Kunimitsu]] (unlockable) *[[Lee Chaolan]] (unlockable) *[[Lei Wulong]] *[[Ling Xiaoyu]] *[[Michelle Chang]] *[[Mokujin]] (unlockable) *[[Nina Williams]] *[[Ogre (Tekken)|Ogre]] (unlockable) *[[Panda (Tekken)|Panda]] (unlockable, alternate costume for Kuma) *[[Paul Phoenix (Tekken)|Paul Phoenix]] *[[Prototype Jack]] (unlockable) *[[Roger (Tekken)|Roger]] (unlockable) *[[Eddy Gordo#Tiger Jackson|Tiger Jackson]] (unlockable, alternate costume for Eddy Gordo) *[[Ogre (Tekken)#True Ogre|True Ogre]] (unlockable) *[[Wang Jinrei]] (unlockable) *[[Yoshimitsu (Tekken)|Yoshimitsu]] === New characters === *[[Mokujin#Tetsujin|Tetsujin]] (unlockable, alternate costume for Mokujin) *[[Unknown]] (unlockable only in PS2 release) The only absent characters in the game that were playable in previous entries of the series are: Marshall Law, the original Jack, King I, Kuma Sr., Dr. Boskonovitch and Gon. Boskonovitch, however, makes a cameo appearance in the ''Tekken Bowl'' mode as a spectator. ==Arcade and console version differences== The arcade and console versions of ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' differ slightly. The arcade version ran on a 32bit engine, utilizing the graphics engine of ''Tekken 3''. These graphics were ran using the ''Tekken 3'' PCB board, based on the [[PlayStation]] hardware. The console version ran on a highly updated engine, utilizing the PlayStation 2's graphics processor. The game doesn't run on a 32bit engine, yet on a new and updated engine highly similar to that found on ''Tekken 4''. BGMs differed too, as the console version had new updated tracks, whilst the arcade version was based on MIDI tracks with an instrumental backing. Unknown is not playable on the arcade version, yet the character is on the PlayStation 2 version. The arcade version also allowed played to only select the alternative colours that have been added to the costumes although the artwork of some characters shows their normal coloured clothes. There are also crucial differences concerning the playability of the characters. Some moves or attacks are much more efficient in arcade version than in console version and viceversa. The arcade version of ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' has never been played on consoles before, but the arcade versions of ''Tekken 1, 2,'' and ''3'' have been played on ''Tekken 5''. ==Reception== ''Tekken Tag'' received positive reviews with critics. [[GameSpot]] giving it a 9.6 out of 10. It has an aggregate score of 85 on [[Metacritic]]. [[IGN]] gave it an 8.7 out of 10 praising its graphics and character moves. In 2007, IGN listed ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' as the 23rd best game on the PlayStation 2.<ref>[http://ps2.ign.com/articles/772/772296p1.html IGN article] Retrieved on June 11</ref> As of 2008 PSM states Tekken Tag is regarded as the best intallment in the series. In an article by ''GamePro'' ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' was praised for its visuals stating such things as, "The fighting backgrounds were also astounding-especially Eddy Gordo's stage where you could see individual blades of grass!"<ref>{{citeweb |first= Prince |last= Paul |date= 2000-11-24 |title= Playstation 2: A System for the Millennium? (Page 2) |url= http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/5146/playstation-2-a-system-for-the-millennium-page-2/ |publisher= [[GamePro]] |page=2 |accessdate=2009-12-12}}</ref> ==Cult Status== ''Tekken Tag'' being the only game in the franchise with the unique Tag style has remained a popular choice for fans despite its age. There is a growing trend for fans to gather for organised [http://beatlesonthemoon.blogspot.com/2010/09/tekken.html Events]. These events are played up using a [[Pro Wrestling]] style of promotion, including nicknames and hype videos. Fights are determined based on Rankings and has led to official Rankings pages showing up on various sites.<ref>http://beatlesonthemoon.blogspot.com/2010/09/tekken-tag-tournament-official-rankings.html</ref> ==Sequel== {{Main|Tekken Tag Tournament 2}} A sequel for ''Tekken Tag'', titled '''''Tekken Tag Tournament 2''''', was announced at the [[Tokyo Game Show]] 2010 on September 18, 2010. The game will expand on the previous game's tag mechanics, allowing for more flowing tag combos and combined moves, inherit some gameplay mechanics from ''Tekken 6'', and feature characters from more recent ''Tekken'' games. It has currently been announced for a Japanese release in Summer 2011, with other regions and platforms yet to be announced.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5641494/first-tekken-tag-2-tournament-trailer</ref> ==External links== *[http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/tekkentagtournament/index.html?tag=result;title;0 Tekken Tag Tournament for PlayStation 2] at [[GameSpot]].com *[http://www.gamespot.com/arcade/action/tekkentagtournament/index.html?tag=result;title;1 Tekken Tag Tournament for Arcade Games] at [[GameSpot]].com *[http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/boxshot.php?pid=250631 Tekken Tag Tournament Box Art for PlayStation 2] at [[GameSpot]].com ==References== {{reflist}} {{Tekken}}
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