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Tekken 3D: Prime Edition
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North American box art
Developer(s) Arika
Namco Bandai Games
Publisher(s) Namco Bandai Games [lower-alpha 1]
Producer(s) Katsuhiro Harada
Composer(s) Ayako Saso
Yousuke Yasui
Kazuhiro Kobayashi
Takahiro Eguchi
Series Tekken
Platform(s) Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • NA: February 14, 2012
  • JP: February 16, 2012 [1]
  • EU: February 17, 2012
  • AU: February 23, 2012
Genre(s) Fighting

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition [lower-alpha 2] is a 2012 fighting video game developed by Arika and Namco Bandai Games and published by Namco Bandai Games for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the second Tekken game to be released for a Nintendo platform after the 2001 video game Tekken Advance . The game is a graphically updated version of Tekken 6 for the Nintendo 3DS, supporting the handheld's 3D capabilities and maintaining a steady 60 FPS even when running in 3D; however, the 3D is disabled during wireless play. [2] 40 characters and stages are included in the game, as well as 700 collectable Tekken cards. [3] In addition, the 2011 film Tekken: Blood Vengeance is included in the package.

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Development

During its press conference at E3, Nintendo announced Tekken would be coming to the 3DS handheld. [4] At Namco Bandai Games' booth at E3, a demo of the Tekken engine running on 3DS was shown. Series producer Katsuhiro Harada stated that the game would run in full 60 frames per second even with the 3DS' 3D effect enabled. [5]

On August 17, 2011, a trailer for Tekken 3D: Prime Edition was released, unveling the game's final name. The trailer revealed that the game would include over 40 characters, as well as a stereoscopic 3D version of the Tekken: Blood Vengeance film within the game's cartridge. Prime Edition contains roughly 700 artwork cards consisting of stills from Blood Vengeance. These cards can be shared via StreetPass. Prior to release, it was announced that the game would have 21 Tag Challenges; however, these are fully absent from the retail game. Additionally, 40 stages that were originally planned for the game did not feature in the final release.

All characters retain their two available costumes from Tekken 6, unlike in Tekken Tag Tournament 2. A new Color Edit feature was added, which enables users to change the color palettes of characters' costumes.

Fighters

All 41 fighters from Tekken 6 return in this game. Heihachi Mishima, while present, appears younger like he was in the original Tekken and Tekken 2 , due to drinking a serum to regain his youth as per the storyline of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 . It is believed that this is due to the passing of the character's previous voice actor, Daisuke Gōri.

Reception

Tekken 3D: Prime Edition has received mixed reviews. IGN has greatly praised the game's visuals and good framerate, but it lamented its lack of game modes and low replay value. GameSpot stated that while it looked and played very well, the game seemed incomplete. Tech-Gaming found the game's engine to be up to the task, but bemoaned the laggy online multiplayer. [14] GamesRadar gave the game 5/10, praising its high character roster and graphics, but criticising its lack of single player modes. [15] Tekken 3D: Prime Edition currently has a Metacritic score of 64 out of 100.

Notes

  1. ↑ Released under the Namco label.
  2. ↑ Japanese: 鉄拳3D プライムエディション, Hepburn: Tekken Surī Dī Puraimu Edishon

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