
But only one lone warrior emerged with the right to challenge Heihachi Mishima for the of "King of Iron Fist" title. A large purse of prize money which was to be awarded to the fighter who could defeat Heihachi Mishima in the final round provided incentive for warriors from all over the globe.įinanced and sponsored by the giant financial group, the Mishima Zaibatsu, the first Tekken tournament began with eight fighters, all of whom had emerged victorious from various matches held all over the world, all brought together by different motives, all possessing the skill and power to crumble mountains. Each time the game is beaten with one of the default available characters in arcade mode, the associated sub-boss character becomes selectable.Ī worldwide martial arts tournament was nearing its finale.

Tackles were also modified to inflict damage when running from a greater distance. Distinct additions included attack reversals for some characters, back throws, chain-throws, and a sidestep unique to one character, Kazuya Mishima.

It continues to use 2D backgrounds in its stages, features an infinite playing field, and uses a fighting system that utilizes four buttons: left punch, right punch, left kick, and right kick. The gameplay in Tekken 2 is much like its predecessor, with a few additions.
