New Tekken 6 details and pics released
- February 16, 2007 12:58 PM PST
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Namco reveals an all-new trailer for Tekken 6, featuring two new characters and the first-ever gameplay footage.
After all the production delays and after all the assumptions by fans who wished for a Tekken launch title on the PS3, Bandai Namco has finally shown us the fruits of its labor. At the AOU Amusement Expo, a convention dedicated to Japan's arcade industry, a new three-minute trailer for the arcade version of Tekken 6 made its debut, featuring in-game fight footage for the very first time. In addition, the trailer also showcased two brand new characters: Leo (a blonde pretty-boy type) and Zafina (a sultry brunette).
According to reports from Impress Watch, Leo is a German-born fighter whose techniques are based on Bajiquan, an explosive martial art that is known for its short range power and elbow strikes. Namco representatives assure that both Tekken veterans and rookies will be able to adapt to him quickly. The reporter's initial impression was that Leo would be a speed character that would invoke memories of Feng's style.
Zafina, on the other hand, has more of a mysterious aura about her that will both fascinate and confuse opponents, the reporter claims. Her unique fighting style is comprised of fluid techniques resembling those of a spider, clinging to and crawling across the arena floor.
Namco also promises that Tekken 6 will feature the second-largest roster of characters of any other Tekken game with more than 35 currently being planned for the game. There will be a healthy mix of old favorites and new characters, including the return of Armor King, who can actually be seen fighting in the trailer. Apparently, his return in Dark Resurrection wasn't just a hallucinogenic figment of somebody's imagination.
The trailer also featured brand new stages and environments, including Bryan's stage, which features a tank sitting in the middle of the arena. Just like the more recent Tekken games, it looks as if the developers will continue to pay attention to creating obstacles within the playing field. Facial features in the game also look more detailed than before, although changes obviously need to be made to Asuka's creepily soulless expression.
But perhaps the most interesting part of the trailer was the character customization system, which has been greatly upgraded since the series' last installment, offering customization for 10 different parts of a character's costume. For instance, Jack-5 (or whichever Jack model will be appearing in this game) can now be equipped with individual armor parts that can cover him from head to toe.
The trailer ends with Bryan whipping out a shotgun from his back (probably a customized item) before blasting his opponent with it. Although this will most likely be implemented as a win pose and not an actual in-game technique, it's open to speculation whether customized items will have an effect on character animations.
The trailer has been made available on the official Japanese Tekken 6 site, which has just recently upgraded to add a brand new Tekken 6 section. The page is sparse with content currently, but rest assured that more updates will be coming soon.
Character detail has taken a massive leap forward
Newcomer Leo
Wall strikes are still a key strategy
The arenas boast far more detail than before
There are many different costume combinations, and the detail is impressive
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