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Tekken 5

The King of Iron Fist Tournament returns, and with it every grudge, every bloodline, and every fist that never learned to stay down. Namco's fifth main Tekken brings the fight back to the arcade and home to the PlayStation 2.

About

Tekken 5 is a 3D fighting game developed and published by Namco, released in arcades and on the PlayStation 2 in 2004. The fifth main entry in the Tekken series, it continues the saga of the Mishima family and the King of Iron Fist Tournament, gathering veterans and new challengers alike for another round.

The game is remembered for tightening and rebalancing the series’ combat, for its arcade-perfect home port, and for its wealth of extra content, from character customization to a bonus mode that lets players revisit the original Tekken. It stands among the most respected and popular chapters of the franchise.

Genre
3D fighting game (Being verified: one source so far)
Developer
Namco
Publisher
Namco

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88/100

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Releases

Platform Release date Region Edition Media
arcade game November 16, 2004 JP —
PlayStation 2 February 25, 2005 NA
Physical (Namco Hometek)

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