Tekken 2
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(Playstation - US, Fighting)
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Developed_By:
Namco
Published_By:
Namco
Released On:
29 Mar 1996
Heihachi Mishima, the head of the powerful Mishima Zaibatsu , has been dethroned and defeated by his son Kazuya, backed and possessed by the Devil himself. Under his leadership, the organization has grown even more corrupt, and is involved in illegal animal experiments. An animal rights activist named Jun Kazama is sent to confront Kazuya. Meanwhile, Heihachi is plotting to overthrow his son. In an attempt to draw his father out, Kazuya organizes the second King of the Iron Fist tournament .
The follow-up to Tekken 2 is a versus fighting game featuring similar mechanics, with four buttons assigned to left and right punches and kicks. New moves include back throws, chain-throws, and a sidestep unique to Kazuya and Heihachi Mishima. Tackles now inflict damage depending on the distance.
The game also introduces three new gameplay modes: Survival, Team Battle, and Time Attack mode. Survival mode is an endless series of matches, keeping track of the number of opponents the player defeats and not restoring the controllable character to full health after each battle. Team Battle is a two-player mode with up to eight selectable characters. Time Attack offers the opportunity to establish records in timed combat.
Tekken 2 was released on August 25, 1996, for the PlayStation and became a popular fighting game among gamers at that time.
eBay Product ID:
1473 (United States)
UPC-A:
722674020572 (United States)
ASIN:
B000006P0K (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00213 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Gamepads Supported:
NeGcon (SLEH-0003)
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Tekken 2 is a fighting game where players compete in a martial arts tournament to become "The King of the Iron Fists." Players select a character and utilize various punch and kick buttons, along with directional controls, to defeat opponents in one-on-one combat. The game features a story involving Kazuya Mishima and a rumored deal with the Devil.
Story
Story of Tekken 2: The Iron Fist
Two years have passed since Kazuya Mishima won the first "King of the Iron Fists" tournament. With the mysterious disappearance of Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, the new head of the Mishima Zaibatsu organization, is holding the tournament a second time.
Once again, the best fighters from around the world have gathered to compete for the coveted title "The King of the Iron Fists." There is a rumor that Kazuya has made a deal with the Devil. Enter the tournament at your own risk!
Getting Started
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Set up your Sony PlayStation, following the instructions in your PlayStation system instruction manual.
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For 2-player games, a second controller is necessary. For 1-player games, plug the controller into port №1.
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Make sure the console's power switch is turned off.
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Insert the TEKKEN 2 game disc, then close the CD door.
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Turn the power switch ON. The character cinematic will cycle.
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Press Start to advance to the Title screen.
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When the Title screen with the Game Selection Menu appears, press the Directional button up or down to make a selection, then press Start.
Important
Always make sure your PlayStation's power is off before inserting or removing the game disc.
Controls
Standard Controller PRESET 1
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▲ Button -- right punch (RP)
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O Button -- right kick (RK)
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X Button -- left kick (LK)
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□ Button -- left punch (LP)
neGcon PRESET 1
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B button -- right punch (RP)
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A button -- right kick (RK)
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II button -- left punch (LP)
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I button -- left kick (LK)
Directional Buttons
On the Selection screens, use these to choose the mode and characters. During the game, use them for character movement.
Select Button
Use this button to quickly exit the Menus in the Option Mode or to cancel a selection of characters in the Vs., Practice, and Team Battle Modes.
When using the neGcon, pressing the L and R buttons at the same time will give the same effect as the Select button.
Start Button
Use this to start a game or to select all commands in the Option Mode. During play, press the Start button to pause or unpause.
In the Vs., Arcade, and Team Battle modes, this button will bring up a menu where you can select the command option to see some of your character's moves.
The Time Attack and Survival modes cannot be paused.
Controls
Start button then Select button
Return to the Title screen
Start button then L and R buttons
Return to the Title screen (when using neGcon)
Direction key
Movement
RP+RK
Throw opponent
LP+LK
Throw opponent
⇒⇒
Short Dash forward
⇐⇐
Short Dash backward
⇒⇒⇒
Running attack (when close to opponent)
⇑ + RP
Ground Hit
LK
Get up Kick
RK
Get up Kick
⇓+LK
Get up Kick
⇓+RK
Get up Kick
↘+LK
Side Kick
↘+RK
Side Kick
Start button
Restart game from beginning of match (on Continue screen)
Left Directional button
Choose character
Right Directional button
Choose character
punch button
Select character (one outfit)
kick button
Select character (other outfit)
Start button on player two's controller
Interrupt game against computer and switch to 2-player mode
How to Play
The game ends when you lose to the computer. You can continue the match from that stage by pressing the Start button from the Continue screen.
Two-Player Vs. Mode
Two players compete against each other. Refer to the Arcade Mode section for selecting a character's outfit.
After each player selects a character, a Handicap Selection screen will appear. Each player can adjust their handicap settings by pressing the Left or Right Directional buttons on their controllers. The larger the health meter, the less damage your character will take.
After making your selection, press the punch or kick button to start the match. After the first match, the Character Select screen comes up and displays the total number of wins and draws for each player.
Team Battle Mode
You begin the contest after choosing the number of team members and the characters to be used. The game is a competition where the victor is decided after each round. When playing against the computer, a second player join-in is also possible.
Decide the number of team members from 1 to 8. The same character cannot be used again on the same team. When one of your characters is beaten on your team, your next choice character starts the next round. The winning character is awarded a little energy for the next battle.
Survival Mode
You compete to see how many computer opponents you can defeat before your health meter runs out. You cannot change the degree of difficulty, the time limit, or the number of rounds.
There is no option for 2P join-in battle. The pause feature does not work in this mode. Each battle is one round. The game is over when your health meter runs out. When you defeat a computer opponent, your character is awarded a little energy for the next battle.
Time Attack Mode
In this mode, you compete against the clock until you complete all the stages and beat the game. The settings for the degree of difficulty, time limit and number of rounds cannot be changed.
When you continue, you do not have options to change characters or have the 2-player join-in battle. Furthermore, you cannot pause in this mode.
Practice Mode
In this mode you can practice moves and combos against a character who acts like a punching bag. First, with the Direction key, select the character that you will use, then select your practice partner. Various information about the current attack is displayed near the top left hand side of the screen.
Press the Start button to enter or exit the Practice menu. Press the Direction key up or down to make your selection, then change the contents with the Left and Right buttons.
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Attack Data -- Turn the attack data on or off at the top of the game screen.
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Counter Attacks -- Allow you to do counter hit damage to your practice partner.
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Replay Settings -- Use this feature to automatically replay your 4-6 hit combos, or set it on manual replay to replay them yourself with the Select button.
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Key Display -- Switch it on or off at the bottom of the game screen. This option is also used to select your character's available combos for practice, as well as the computer partner's combos. With Player or Com. highlighted, press down on the Direction key, then make your selection by pressing the Left and Right buttons. Press the Select button on the game screen to activate the autocombo feature.
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Command List -- Use this option to see a listing of some of your character's moves. Press the Direction key up or down to cycle the list.
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Player Select -- Choose this option to select a different character. Press any Punch or Kick button to select.
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Reset -- Select this option to reset to the Title screen.
Option Mode
In the Option Mode, you can select the settings by using the Up and Down Directional buttons, then change the contents with the Left and right buttons. Press the Select button to exit.
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Difficulty Level -- This is the strength of the computer. Choose the level (which ranges from Easy to Hard) that best suites your ability.
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Fight Count -- You can change the number of rounds in a match from one to four.
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Round Time -- The time limit for rounds ranges from 20 seconds to no limit.
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Speaker Out -- This changes the sound output between Stereo and Mono.
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BGM Select -- This changes the background music: Original, Arrange, or Silent.
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Vs. Game Wins Shown By -- The number of wins can be displayed by fruit (as a picture) or by number (as a numeral).
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Character Change at Continue -- When you continue in Arcade Mode, the character can be changed or selected.
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Key Config. -- You can select either the two preset controller configurations or the free setting in which you can configure each button as you wish. In the free setting, press and hold one of the highlighted buttons, then press the Directional button left or right to change the action of that button.
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Quick Select -- This allows the player to change the Character Selection screen, so all the available characters are displayed at once.
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Guard Damage -- This makes your character take some damage when blocking attacks.
Records
To view the current records, use the Left or Right Directional button.
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Time Attack Data -- This screen holds the top 10 fastest completion times. It also shows the players' initials and the characters used to complete the game. This data can be saved to a memory card. Note: Memory cards are sold separately.
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Greatest Survivor's Data -- This screen holds the top
Enemies & Characters
Heihachi Mishima
Beaten by Kazuya in the previous tournament, he lost both his fame and family. He vows to regain all he has lost.
Paul Phoenix
A renowned fighter, he lost the final round of the last tournament and enters once again with extreme desires to be the champion.
Nina Williams
An assassin for the people of Ireland, her mission is to assassinate Kazuya and settle a long battle with her sister, Anna.
Marshall Law
His students were attacked and severely injured by a villain in the next tournament. Law decides to enter to avenge his students and restore his gym's reputation.
King
He helps orphans by managing an orphanage with money from Pro Wrestling. He enters the tournament to regain the children's hearts and pull his life together.
Jack - 2
An android working for the military, he is an improvement over the old Jack. Jack wants to save his creator from Kazuya so that he can become more human.
Michelle Chang
Kazuya wants her pendant, which carries the secret to a great treasure. Her mother has been kidnapped by Kazuya's men to ensure Michelle's participation in the tournament, and Michelle vows to rescue her mother at all costs.
Yoshimitsu
The leader of the "Manji Group", a group of notorious thieves. He has entered the tournament to rescue the scientist Vasconovich, who once saved his life and has been abducted by Kazuya.
Lei Wu-Long
The Nº1 detective of the Hong Kong International Police Force, his partner was killed by the International Mafia. He enters the tournament to bust Kazuya and crush his organization, as he finds information linking Kazuya to this Mafia.
Tips & Maps
Blocking and Countering Attacks
Predict opponent's moves by blocking in advance. If they miss, throw them when they stall or counter their attack.
Evading Throws
Crouch quickly to avoid throws, or try to throw your opponent at the same time they try to throw you.
Fake out Opponent
Dash forwards and backwards quickly by double tapping on the Directional buttons to fake out opponents or avoid attacks.
Ground Hits
After knocking down an opponent, attack them while they are on the ground by pressing ↑ + RP or ↑ + RP.
Get up Strategies
If knocked down, get up with a surprising attack like a spring kick (←← LK + RK) or a roll to forward leap (→→RP + LP).
Tackling
If your opponent is far and blocking, run into them to tackle them to the ground, then rapidly press punch buttons. If at farthest distance, your character will headbutt them down.
Get up From Crouch Attacks
When transitioning from crouching to standing, pressing certain punch or kick buttons can achieve powerful attacks, but this only works with certain characters.
More Moves and Throws
Each character has more moves and throws than shown; discover them and make your own list.
Get up by Rolling to the Side
While down, rapidly press the left punch button to roll to the side, avoiding attacks from above, then perform a forward leap or spring kick.
Counter Hits
Some special moves only work after a counter hit, which is performed by hitting your opponent with a move as they are trying to attack you.
Secrets
Beat Arcade Mode with each of the ten characters to release the bosses, which can then be saved to the memory card.
Stuns
Some moves can temporarily stun your opponent; try to find them.
Multiple Hit Combos
Each character has one; practice them in Practice Mode to perfect your skills.
Juggle Combos
Use moves that pop your opponent into the air, then chain on other moves to juggle them for major damage.
Counter Attacks
Some characters can grab opponents' mid or high attacks and throw them to the ground with precise timing, often by pressing RP+RK or LP+LK, but this only works with certain characters.
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