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2006 · Port · Namco · 3D fighting · Fighting

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

PlayStation console exclusivePort

Tekken: Dark Resurrection on PSP is a portable version of the arcade update of Tekken 5, released in 2006. It includes the full roster, additional characters, and customization options from the arcade version. The game features multiple modes, including Arcade, Story, Practice, and Ghost Battle. It also supports local multiplayer and character data sharing via wireless connectivity.

Also known as
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection · Tekken: DR · TDR
Released
6 July 2006
Platforms
PlayStation PortableArcadePlayStation 3
Genres
3D fightingFighting
Developers
NamcoBandai Namco Entertainment
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Series
Tekken
Modes
MultiplayerSingle-player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
Country
Japan
Age ratings
ESRB TPEGI 16CERO B
Languages
EnglishFrenchGermanSpanishItalianJapaneseKorean

About

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (鉄拳5 DARK RESURRECTION), also known as Tekken: Dark Resurrection for the PlayStation Portable version, is a 2005 fighting game and a standalone update to Tekken 5. The arcade version was released in Japan in December 2005 and later worldwide in February 2006, while the PlayStation Portable version was released later that year in July 2006. It was also released as a downloadable game on the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network online service in Japan in 2006 and the rest of the world in 2007. A sequel, Tekken 6 was released in 2007.

›Story

Following the events of the King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Jin Kazama defeats his father, Kazuya Mishima, at the Mishima Zaibatsu’s Honmaru temple. Disgusted by Kazuya’s weakness, Heihachi Mishima challenges Jin, but is ultimately overpowered when Jin unleashes his Devil form. Regaining control at the last moment, Jin spares Heihachi and leaves, abandoning the battlefield.

Moments later, Honmaru is suddenly attacked by an army of Jack robots deployed from an unknown source. Heihachi and Kazuya are forced to fight side by side against the overwhelming assault, but as the battle intensifies, Kazuya betrays his father and escapes. The temple is destroyed in a massive explosion, and Heihachi is presumed dead.

In the aftermath, a mysterious figure observes the destruction and reports Heihachi’s death. Despite the apparent collapse of the Mishima Zaibatsu, an unknown leader quickly takes control and restores the organization’s power. One month later, the Zaibatsu announces the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, setting the stage for a new conflict.

Keywords

  • anthropomorphism
  • alternate costumes
  • professional wrestler
  • character select screen
  • sumo wrestler
  • unlockables
  • difficulty level
  • training mode
  • taekwondo
  • wrestling moves in non-wrestling games
  • sibling rivalry
  • bad parents

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Story

As an update, the same story as Tekken 5 is featured, with the addition of three new characters. Emilie De Rochefort seeks to destroy the Mishima Zaibatsu and end her father's financial problems. Sergei Dragunov is a member of Spetsnaz who has been ordered to capture Jin Kazama. Finally Armor King II, the younger brother of the original Armor King who seeks revenge on Craig Marduk for his brother's death. The story mode is only available in the PSP version, while featuring only the minimal gameplay for the PS3 Network edition that came after the PSP release.

Reception

Critical response to Tekken: Dark Resurrection has been overall very positive. GamesRadar claims it to be the single best portable fighting game ever.

The PlayStation 3 version was also well received. Critics praised the updated graphics and being able to play online, but criticized the lack of modes the PSP version featured and lag while playing online.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

Releases by platform
PlatformReleasedRegions
PlayStation Portable6 July 2006Japan · North America 25 July 2006 · Europe 15 September 2006

Title IDsone per regional release, with its latest update

Title ids and disc serials by release
PlatformTitle IDRegionLatest update
PlayStation PortableUCED-00448Europe—
UCES-00356Europe—
UCES-00356/9620587Europe—
UCET-00424Europe—
UCES-00356/ANZEurope / Australia—
UCES-00356/PEurope / Australia—
NPJH-50137Japan—
NPJH50137Japan—
UCAS-40095Japan—
UCAS-40099Japan—
UCAS-40164Japan—
UCAS-40165Japan—
UCKS-45027Japan—
UCKS-45069Japan—
ULJM-91003Japan—
ULJS-00048Japan—
ULJS-19013Japan—
ULUS-10139North America—
ULUS-10139GHNorth America—

Box artone per regional release we hold art for

Decompilations and portscommunity projects that rebuild or port the game

Editions and related releases

Based on
Tekken 5
Part of
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
Ported as
Tekken: Dark Resurrection
Derived from
Tekken 5
Built on it
Tekken: Dark Resurrection
Port of
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

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