Introduction
Tekken 4 is the fifth installment in the Tekken series. First released in arcades in July, 2001, it was released on Playstation 2 in March 28th, 2002 for Japan, September 13th, 2002 for Europe and September 23rd, 2002 for North America.
Game Mechanics
Tekken 4 introduced significant new gameplay changes from the previous games in the series. For the first time, it allowed players to maneuver around an arena interacting with walls and other obstacles for extra damage. These "environmental hazards" in turn allowed players to juggle opponents for consecutive combos and allowed the designers to implement a "switch maneuver", which let players escape from cornering and throw the tide in their favor. Also, the game engine had been tweaked to be more focused on the environment, causing the characters to move more slowly and fluidly than in Tekken Tag Tournament. Finally, the game introduced a brand new graphics system, that featured increased lighting, dynamic physics, and smoother surfaces.
Basic Strategy
Advanced Strategy
Game Versions
- Arcade
- Playstation 2
The Characters
Tiers
God Tier: Jin
Top Tier: Nina, Steve, Ling/Miharu, Lee/Violet
High Tier: Heihachi, Kazuya, Paul, Bryan
Middle Tier: Yoshimitsu, Eddy/Christie, Law, Hwoarang
Low Tier: Marduk, Julia, King
Bottom Tier: Kuma/Panda, Lei