Developer: Namco

Publisher: Namco Bandai

Producer: Katsuhiro Harada

Platform: Arcade

Release date: September 14, 2011 (Japanese Arcade) September 11, 2012 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360,) November 18, 2012 (Wii U)

Genre: Fighting

Mode: Single-player, multiplayer

Arcade system: Namco System 369

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (Japanese: 鉄拳タッグトーナメント2 or Tekken Taggu Tōnamento 2) is a fighting game in the Tekken series and the successor to 1999's Tekken Tag Tournament. The game was released in Japanese arcades on September 14, 2011, with the console version being released on September 11, 2012 for the PS3 & Xbox 360. A playable demo for the PlayStation 3 was included with the Tekken Hybrid collection which was released in North America on November 22, 2011 and Europe on November 25, 2011 alongside the CGI movie, Tekken: Blood Vengeance. An update for the arcade version, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Unlimited, was released on February 8, 2012.

Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Playable Characters 2.1 New Characters 3 Stages 4 Development 4.1 Wii U Editon Exclusive Features 4.2 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue 5 Gallery 5.1 Image gallery 6 See Also 7 Comments

Gameplay

As per the original Tekken Tag Tournament, matches involve each player selecting two fighters to fight with. Players are able to switch their fighters out at any time, allowing the inactive character to gradually recover some life they might have lost. At certain points, an inactive character's life bar may flash, giving them a temporary boost in strength if they are tagged in. If the life bar of either of a player's fighters runs out, that player loses the round. If time runs out, the player who has the most cumulative life remaining amongst their fighters wins the round.

The gameplay expands on the tag mechanics featured in the first Tekken Tag, allowing for extended tag combos and combined moves. New techniques include combined tag throws which, if timed properly, can be escaped from. Tag combos (referred to as "Tag Assaults") can now be done simultaneously with both characters participating in the combo at the same time. The game also inherits gameplay features from Tekken 6, such as "Bound" hits (hits that slam an airborne opponent to the ground and stun them so combos can be extended) and walled arenas. Character-customization will also be featured, similar to past Tekken games. Features suggested by Harada include recording in Practice mode as well as a Tutorial to bring new players into the fold more smoothly than has been possible in the past. In a recent podcast, it was revealed by Harada that every playable character from Tekken 6 would be featured as returning characters. The game will feature a "stage gimmick" system. An example of the system shown in Famitsu has the player slamming his/her opponent into wall, which breaks, and the opponent goes flying, landing in a new area where the fight continues. As the opponent falls, the tag partner is waiting at the bottom to continue the combo.

In Unlimited version, the player can switch a ratio between Tag mode or Solo mode. There is also a Pair Play mode, in which can play maximum 2 of 4 players, like in the previous installment Tekken Tag Tournament. The Solo Mode will uses a term of Tekken 6 styles while the Tag Mode will uses the previous Tekken Tag 2 styles, such the rage, combo and stage systems.

• Complementar pages:
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Guide
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Item Moves
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Ranking List

Playable Characters

• Alex (Console version only)
• Alisa Bosconovitch
• Ancient Ogre (DLC, Console version only)
• Angel (DLC, Console version only)
• Anna Williams
• Armor King II
• Asuka Kazama
• Baek Doo San
• Bob Richards
• Bruce Irvin
• Bryan Fury
• Christie Monteiro
• Combot (Console version only)
• Craig Marduk
• Devil Jin
• Dr. Geppetto Bosconovitch (DLC, console version only)
• Eddy Gordo
• Feng Wei
• Forest Law (Console version only)
• Ganryu
• Heihachi Mishima (Sub-boss 1, along with Jinpachi)
• Hwoarang
• Jack-6
• Jin Kazama
• Jinpachi Mishima (Sub-boss 1, along with Heihachi)
• Jun Kazama (Final boss Round 1)
• Kazuya Mishima / Devil Kazuya (Devil Kazuya acts as an in-battle transformation for Kazuya)
• King II
• Kuma II
• Kunimitsu (DLC, Console version only)
• Lars Alexandersson
• Lee Chaolan
• Lei Wulong
• Leo Kliesen
• Lili de Rochefort
• Ling Xiaoyu
• Marshall Law
• Michelle Chang (DLC, Console version only)
• Miguel Caballero Rojo
• Miharu Hirano (DLC,Console Version only)
• Mokujin
• Nina Williams
• Panda
• Paul Phoenix
• Prototype Jack (Console version only)
• Raven
• Roger Jr.
• Sergei Dragunov
• Steve Fox
• Tiger Jackson (Console version only)
• True Ogre (Sub-boss 2)
• Unknown (Final boss round 2, unplayable in arcade version, DLC for console version)
• Violet (DLC, console version only)
• Wang Jinrei
• Yoshimitsu
• Zafina

New Characters

• Jaycee (Julia Chang in disguise)
• Sebastian (DLC, console version only)
• Slim Bob (DLC, console version only)

Stages

• Arctic Dream
• Arena (TTT2 stage)
• Bountiful Sea
• Coastline Sunset (Console Version Only)
• Condor Canyon
• Dusk After The Rain
• Eternal Paradise
• Extravagant Underground (DLC, Console Version Only)
• Fallen Garden
• Festive Parade
• Fireworks Over Barcelona (Console Version Only)
• Fontana Di Trevi
• Hall of Judgment
• Heavenly Garden
• Historic Town Square
• Modern Oasis (DLC, Console Version Only)
• Moai Excavation (DLC, Console Version Only)
• Moonlit Wilderness (TTT2 stage)
• Naraku
• Odeum of Illusions
• Riverside Promenade (Console Version Only)
• Sakura Schoolyard
• Snoop Dogg (DLC, console Version Only)
• Strategic Space
• Tempest
• Tropical Rainforest (Console Version Only)
• Tulip Festival (Console Version Only)
• Wayang Kulit
• Winter Palace

Development

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The game was announced on 18 September 2010 at the Tougeki event. On Twitter, producer Katsuhiro Harada has stated that the game engine will be different from the one used in Tekken 6. The release of the arcade version of the game in Japan was originally planned for Summer 2011, but due to complications derived from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the arcade release has tentatively been postponed to Autumn 2011.^[9] Release dates for other regions, as well as console versions, have yet to be announced. At the World Cyber Games 2010, Harada hinted that the upcoming console version might feature additional console-exclusive returning characters and bonus gameplay modes. Also on Twitter, Harada suggested that the release of the console version of the game would take place between the releases of Street Fighter X Tekken and Tekken X Street Fighter.

The Tekken Hybrid Bluray Disc containing the Tekken: Blood Vengeance CGI movie, released on 22 November 2011, included a Prologue version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 if played on a PlayStation 3 console. The contents of the demo mainly revolved around elements from the movie.

On February 16th, 2012, an upgrade was announced at the AOU 2012 under the name of Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Unlimited, or Tekken Unlimited.

The upgrade is to feature not only 2vs2 battles, but also 1vs1 and as an entirely new addition, 1vs2 battles. Additionally, the gameplay will be balanced out for any battle format to be enjoyable as the other ones. Tekken Unlimited went online for Arcade machines on March 27th, 2012.

Wii U Editon Exclusive Features

At Nintendo's E3 2012 conference, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 was officially confirmed for the Nintendo Wii U console. Namco has confirmed that most characters in the Wii U Edition will have at least one alternate costume based on a Nintendo character from various series such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox, and all DLC characters for the other versions will be included for free in the Wii U Edition.

Other features incude Mushroom Battle, which allows for characters to pick up mushroom items for unique power-ups. Touch panel moves with the Wii U Gamepad, and the beach volley battle mode Tekken Ball. The Wii U version will have the most detailed set of customization options for the game.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue is a demo of the game that was included in Tekken Hybrid. There are 4 playable characters to choose from based on their appearance in Tekken: Blood Vengeance, they are:

• Kazuya Mishima (appearing in a permanent Devil form)
• Devil Jin
• Alisa Boskonovitch
• Ling Xiaoyu

Gallery

Image gallery

See Also

Tekken series
Series  · Characters  · Stages
Main series	Tekken  · Tekken 2  · Tekken 3  · Tekken 4  · Tekken 5 (DR)  · Tekken 6 (BR)
Tag series	Tekken Tag Tournament  · Tekken Tag Tournament 2
X series	Namco X Capcom  · Street Fighter X Tekken  · Tekken X Street Fighter
Other games	Tekken Card Challenge  · Tekken Advance  · Death by Degrees  · Tekken Hybrid  · Tekken 3D: Prime Edition
Crossovers	Pac-Man Fever  · Point Blank 3  · Smash Court Tennis  · Smash Court Tennis 2  · Urban Reign
Films	Tekken: The Motion Picture  · Tekken (live action)  · Tekken: Blood Vengeance
Comics	Tekken (ASPECT Comics)  · Tekken 2: Mishima Family Values  · Tekken 3 (Comic)  · Tekken Forever  · Tekken Saga  · Tekken: Tatakai no Kanatani  · Online Tekken Comic