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Here goes.
Well, what a busy 6 weeks. I have to say that i have played the bo**ox of TTT, and have completed everything that could be completed.(Apart from that damn Tekken Bowl for which i seem to have no flair!)
I think it is a top game, and in my opinion the graphics are some of the best that i have ever seen, though i must admit that the game as a whole is a bit on the slow side. One of my main complaints though is the lack of story line. In the past editions of the game there was a firm and on-going story line, and although i know that TTT is not a true follow on from Tekken 3, it has turned the game into a bit of a mish-mash of characters. The end result, in my opinion, is an almost demo-like game that seems to have partially struggled to show off the PS2 in all it's glory.
As you go further into the game, and start unlocking the "hidden" characters, the main thing that struck me is the amount of outfits that most of the main characters have in their suitcases. Many of the top fighters now possess 3 or 4 outfits, and a few even have 5!!! To me this is a bit of a waste of disc space, although Ling does look good in her school uniform.
In the past i must admit to having enjoyed some of the end movies, where you can actually see the amount of imagination that has been poured into them. But in this installment only a few have been viewed more than once. The Unknown movie is one of my favourites, i think that the graphics stand out as some of the best on the disc.
Now for the game itself. Most of my time has been spent on the arcade mode, unlocking the "extras" and their wardrobes, so it is on this part of the game that most of my information will be on. In my opinion the graphics are, as i have already said, some of the best i have ever seen. Although the backgrounds are a bit static at times, they are a real sight to behold. From the shadows, to the wind blowing though the grass you can tell that you are in a different world. One of my favourite back drops has to be Yoshimitsu's, with the snow falling all around, i feel it shows just a small portion of what is yet to come.
Now i must admit that it is nice to see some of the old characters on the come back trail. I was dissappointed to see the likes of Kazuya and Jun killed off in Tekken 3, and relished the thought of giving them a go one last time, but pitting them against the newer additions just showed how much the series had moved on. Some of the new moves that i have dug out impressed me, and the new tag feature is definetely a plus. I hope they carry this on in Tekken 4.
All in all i was really happy with the game, though i must admit i was expecting more. The sound and graphics are good, and it will be really interesting to see what advancements come along with the next installment. I hope that some of the old players can make some sort of come back for the next chapter, but with some new stronger moves.
I hope that this post is of some use to any gamsters who have yet to purchase TTT, and my apologies to the regulars who i know hate long posts.
Kieran0601.
Well, what a busy 6 weeks. I have to say that i have played the bo**ox of TTT, and have completed everything that could be completed.(Apart from that damn Tekken Bowl for which i seem to have no flair!)
I think it is a top game, and in my opinion the graphics are some of the best that i have ever seen, though i must admit that the game as a whole is a bit on the slow side. One of my main complaints though is the lack of story line. In the past editions of the game there was a firm and on-going story line, and although i know that TTT is not a true follow on from Tekken 3, it has turned the game into a bit of a mish-mash of characters. The end result, in my opinion, is an almost demo-like game that seems to have partially struggled to show off the PS2 in all it's glory.
As you go further into the game, and start unlocking the "hidden" characters, the main thing that struck me is the amount of outfits that most of the main characters have in their suitcases. Many of the top fighters now possess 3 or 4 outfits, and a few even have 5!!! To me this is a bit of a waste of disc space, although Ling does look good in her school uniform.
In the past i must admit to having enjoyed some of the end movies, where you can actually see the amount of imagination that has been poured into them. But in this installment only a few have been viewed more than once. The Unknown movie is one of my favourites, i think that the graphics stand out as some of the best on the disc.
Now for the game itself. Most of my time has been spent on the arcade mode, unlocking the "extras" and their wardrobes, so it is on this part of the game that most of my information will be on. In my opinion the graphics are, as i have already said, some of the best i have ever seen. Although the backgrounds are a bit static at times, they are a real sight to behold. From the shadows, to the wind blowing though the grass you can tell that you are in a different world. One of my favourite back drops has to be Yoshimitsu's, with the snow falling all around, i feel it shows just a small portion of what is yet to come.
Now i must admit that it is nice to see some of the old characters on the come back trail. I was dissappointed to see the likes of Kazuya and Jun killed off in Tekken 3, and relished the thought of giving them a go one last time, but pitting them against the newer additions just showed how much the series had moved on. Some of the new moves that i have dug out impressed me, and the new tag feature is definetely a plus. I hope they carry this on in Tekken 4.
All in all i was really happy with the game, though i must admit i was expecting more. The sound and graphics are good, and it will be really interesting to see what advancements come along with the next installment. I hope that some of the old players can make some sort of come back for the next chapter, but with some new stronger moves.
I hope that this post is of some use to any gamsters who have yet to purchase TTT, and my apologies to the regulars who i know hate long posts.
Kieran0601.
Sorry, I don't wish to be rude, but reviews shouldn't really be posted on here, it makes Ali angry, and you won't like him when he's angry....
Search for the game you wish to review using the site search, when you find it there should be a link to You Review or something, if you click there it'll give you the option to submit your review for the game.
All in all it's a thorough well written review though....
Search for the game you wish to review using the site search, when you find it there should be a link to You Review or something, if you click there it'll give you the option to submit your review for the game.
All in all it's a thorough well written review though....
Oops, I`m lost again! I appear to have stimbled on to the review boards again. I was just looking for a discussion. Ah well!
Here goes.
Well, what a busy 6 weeks. I have to say that i have played the bo**ox of TTT, and have completed everything that could be completed.(Apart from that damn Tekken Bowl for which i seem to have no flair!)
I think it is a top game, and in my opinion the graphics are some of the best that i have ever seen, though i must admit that the game as a whole is a bit on the slow side. One of my main complaints though is the lack of story line. In the past editions of the game there was a firm and on-going story line, and although i know that TTT is not a true follow on from Tekken 3, it has turned the game into a bit of a mish-mash of characters. The end result, in my opinion, is an almost demo-like game that seems to have partially struggled to show off the PS2 in all it's glory.
As you go further into the game, and start unlocking the "hidden" characters, the main thing that struck me is the amount of outfits that most of the main characters have in their suitcases. Many of the top fighters now possess 3 or 4 outfits, and a few even have 5!!! To me this is a bit of a waste of disc space, although Ling does look good in her school uniform.
In the past i must admit to having enjoyed some of the end movies, where you can actually see the amount of imagination that has been poured into them. But in this installment only a few have been viewed more than once. The Unknown movie is one of my favourites, i think that the graphics stand out as some of the best on the disc.
Now for the game itself. Most of my time has been spent on the arcade mode, unlocking the "extras" and their wardrobes, so it is on this part of the game that most of my information will be on. In my opinion the graphics are, as i have already said, some of the best i have ever seen. Although the backgrounds are a bit static at times, they are a real sight to behold. From the shadows, to the wind blowing though the grass you can tell that you are in a different world. One of my favourite back drops has to be Yoshimitsu's, with the snow falling all around, i feel it shows just a small portion of what is yet to come.
Now i must admit that it is nice to see some of the old characters on the come back trail. I was dissappointed to see the likes of Kazuya and Jun killed off in Tekken 3, and relished the thought of giving them a go one last time, but pitting them against the newer additions just showed how much the series had moved on. Some of the new moves that i have dug out impressed me, and the new tag feature is definetely a plus. I hope they carry this on in Tekken 4.
All in all i was really happy with the game, though i must admit i was expecting more. The sound and graphics are good, and it will be really interesting to see what advancements come along with the next installment. I hope that some of the old players can make some sort of come back for the next chapter, but with some new stronger moves.
I hope that this post is of some use to any gamsters who have yet to purchase TTT, and my apologies to the regulars who i know hate long posts.
Kieran0601.
Well, what a busy 6 weeks. I have to say that i have played the bo**ox of TTT, and have completed everything that could be completed.(Apart from that damn Tekken Bowl for which i seem to have no flair!)
I think it is a top game, and in my opinion the graphics are some of the best that i have ever seen, though i must admit that the game as a whole is a bit on the slow side. One of my main complaints though is the lack of story line. In the past editions of the game there was a firm and on-going story line, and although i know that TTT is not a true follow on from Tekken 3, it has turned the game into a bit of a mish-mash of characters. The end result, in my opinion, is an almost demo-like game that seems to have partially struggled to show off the PS2 in all it's glory.
As you go further into the game, and start unlocking the "hidden" characters, the main thing that struck me is the amount of outfits that most of the main characters have in their suitcases. Many of the top fighters now possess 3 or 4 outfits, and a few even have 5!!! To me this is a bit of a waste of disc space, although Ling does look good in her school uniform.
In the past i must admit to having enjoyed some of the end movies, where you can actually see the amount of imagination that has been poured into them. But in this installment only a few have been viewed more than once. The Unknown movie is one of my favourites, i think that the graphics stand out as some of the best on the disc.
Now for the game itself. Most of my time has been spent on the arcade mode, unlocking the "extras" and their wardrobes, so it is on this part of the game that most of my information will be on. In my opinion the graphics are, as i have already said, some of the best i have ever seen. Although the backgrounds are a bit static at times, they are a real sight to behold. From the shadows, to the wind blowing though the grass you can tell that you are in a different world. One of my favourite back drops has to be Yoshimitsu's, with the snow falling all around, i feel it shows just a small portion of what is yet to come.
Now i must admit that it is nice to see some of the old characters on the come back trail. I was dissappointed to see the likes of Kazuya and Jun killed off in Tekken 3, and relished the thought of giving them a go one last time, but pitting them against the newer additions just showed how much the series had moved on. Some of the new moves that i have dug out impressed me, and the new tag feature is definetely a plus. I hope they carry this on in Tekken 4.
All in all i was really happy with the game, though i must admit i was expecting more. The sound and graphics are good, and it will be really interesting to see what advancements come along with the next installment. I hope that some of the old players can make some sort of come back for the next chapter, but with some new stronger moves.
I hope that this post is of some use to any gamsters who have yet to purchase TTT, and my apologies to the regulars who i know hate long posts.
Kieran0601.