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TEKKEN 3D: PRIME EDITION is basically a portable version of TEKKEN 6, but with some extra flair and a few cuts here and there. The game brings the classic 3D fighting action the series is known for, but on the go, which is pretty cool if you’re a fan of brawling on the move. The roster is stacked with over 40 characters, including all the usual suspects like Heihachi, Kazuya, and Paul Phoenix, plus some newer faces from TEKKEN 6. The fighting mechanics are solid, sticking to the traditional TEKKEN formula: punches, kicks, juggles, and rage moves all feel tight and responsive.  


GAME DATASHEET
NameTEKKEN 3D: PRIME EDITION
GenreFighting
Console3DS
Released2012
DeveloperARIKA
PublisherNamco Bandai Entertainment
LanguageJapanese | English | Spanish |
Italian | German | French


Visually, the game holds up surprisingly well for a 3DS title. The character models are detailed, and the animations are smooth, though the backgrounds are a bit bland compared to console versions. The 3D effect is neat but doesn’t add much to the gameplay, it’s more of a novelty. However, there’s no online multiplayer, which is a huge bummer since fighting games thrive on competition.  


The controls work well on the 3DS, though pulling off complex combos can be tricky on the small buttons. The touchscreen shortcuts for special moves are a nice touch for casual players, but purists will probably stick to the classic inputs. The soundtrack is a mix of remixed TEKKEN tunes, which is cool, but nothing groundbreaking.


One of my favorite features is that this game runs at smooth 60 FPS on any 3DS model, and that’s one of its biggest flexes. Fighting games live and die by their frame rate, and TEKKEN has always been about precision, so hitting that silky 60 FPS on the 3DS’s modest hardware is seriously impressive. Whether you’re on an OG 3DS, a New 3DS, or even a 2DS, the game keeps up flawlessly, with no noticeable drops even during chaotic fights.

Another bonus is that it comes packed with TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance, the full CG movie, right on the cartridge. That’s a pretty sweet bonus, especially if you’re into the Tekken lore. The movie itself is a fun, over-the-top ride with insane fight scenes, even if the story is... well, very Tekken (read: convoluted and dramatic as hell).

Download

Ready to step into the Iron Fist Tournament? Download now and unleash the ultimate brawl in the palm of your hands! Power up your 3DS with Remote Install, and once the download hits 100%, TEKKEN 3D: PRIME EDITION will launch straight to your HOME Menu, no waiting, just fists flying. The King of Iron Fist Tournament is calling your name, warriors are warming up, and the arena’s electric with hype.   Heihachi’s watching. Kazuya’s waiting. The Mishima Zaibatsu’s fate? Yeah, that’s on YOU now. So what’re you doing still reading? Download, fight, and claim your throne! The next battle starts the second you hit "Install". Get in there!