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Tekken 5 is the sixth installment in the popular Tekken
video game franchise. It is the last in the series for the PlayStation 2 so far.

Gameplay

Tekken 5 rectifies the mistakes left by its predecessor Tekken 4
, and is credited for taking the series back to its roots. It incorporates a faster, more fluid fighting system, improved graphics, returning characters, and the Tekken series trademark infinite stages. It also retains its wall juggling concept from Tekken 4, but the element is effectively less easy to abuse and easier to defend against. Finally, the game is also a collector's edition of sorts, as the home version includes full arcade versions of Tekken
, Tekken 2
Tekken 3
, and Star Blade.

Story

Following the conclusion of the Tekken 4 tournament, Heihachi Mishima defeated Kazuya Mishima and led him to Hon Maru, planning to let both Kazuya and Jin Kazama battle, and steal their respective devil genes. However, Jin defeats both of his predescesors and flies away, leaving the latter two unconsious. Shortly after, Jack-4's invade the compound, programmed to take Heihachi's life. For a short moment of time, father and son fight off the horde of Jacks, until Kazuya gets a better idea and escapes, leaving Heihachi to deal with the Jack-4's by himself. They quickly overwhelm him and self-destruct, leaving him for dead and also reviving Jinpachi Mishima from his 50 year slumber. Jinpachi then proceeds to take back the Mishima Zaibatsu for himself. A few days later, the fifth King of Iron Fist Tournament is announced.

Character Roster

Returning Characters

Heihachi Mishima
Kazuya Mishima
Marshall Law
Paul Phoenix
Lee Chaolan
Nina Williams
Lei Wulong
Yoshimitsu
Bryan Fury
Hwoarang
Ling Xiaoyu
Jin Kazama
Julia Chang
King
Kuma
Panda
Eddy Gordo
Anna Williams
Mokujin
Baek Doo San
Wang Jinrei
Bruce Irvin
Ganryu
Steve Fox
Craig Marduk
Christie Monteiro
Armor King (Only on Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection)

New Characters

Raven
Asuka Kazama
Feng Wei
Jack-5
Roger Jr.
Devil Jin
Lili (Only on Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection)
Sergei Dragunov (Only on Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection)
Jinpachi Mishima (Final boss character. Playable on Playstation 2 through a cheat device.)

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

Currently available in arcades throughout the world, soon to be released for the PSP: Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, once known as Tekken 5.2, is an upgrade of Tekken 5. It was officially announced at the 2005 JAMMA AM Show but news of it leaked slightly beforehand. Unlike Tekken 5.1 which merely tried to balance Tekken 5, Dark Resurrection adds a host of new content.

Information

Over 35 stages are available, including all-new stages and a remade forest stage from Tekken 3
. All of the existing stages from Tekken 5 have been set in different times of day, with differing setpieces (Heihachi's Honmaru compound, for instance, is no-longer burning, and the secret garden is now strewn with jack-o-lanterns). The prior versions of these stages are still available, but must be unlocked. There are many more customization items for the characters, and for the first time, Mokujin and Eddy can be customized as well. All extra costumes from the PS2 edition of the game are present, and some have been made customizable (Xiaoyu and Asuka's school uniforms). The three animal characters have had their custom color regions expanded/reworked, including color options for Roger's and Panda's fur. The bear characters have more expressive facial animation (mouth movement). Eddy Gordo is a standard character, separate from Christie, with his own character select space and items. Armor King is a standard character with moves of his own. All characters have new moves. Jinpachi Mishima has an altered appearance, with a skin texture like veins of fire or flowing magma, and a glowing white horn protrudes from his forehead. The selection screen and VS loading screen sport new CG renders of all the characters, most featuring new default color schemes. Also, pre-release Dark Resurrection is undergoing another revision before it is released to the PSP in 2006.

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