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Tekken 7 Opening cinematic for the Arcade version
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There hasn't been any evolution of the characters so it's not something you can look at an Intro and be like "Woah look how _______ changed in _______ way!" Can't get the same effect as in Tekken 3 and such. Hence they're just focusing on the story aspect I presume.
Besides if THAT character appears in the intro it will automatically be a shitty intro, so better safe than sorry in my eyes.
Why can't the game (or any fighting game in general) look anywhere close to that intro?
On PS1/2, they always featured the most detailed ingame characters across genres which makes sense because it's just two models and a background. Never understood why this didn't boost graphics on the newer consoles.
I'm no expert, but I'm gonna make an educated guess where in today's market, other games can get away with being at a variable 30 fps while fighting games must STRICTLY maintain 60 fps at all times. Hence the visuals will most always look worse than other games in the market. I'm gonna assume games in the ps1/ps2 era were rarely lower than 60 fps. That's why I'm gonna assume the visuals of fighting games never advanced the same way action adventure and shooter games did. My presumption could be completely off the mark so for anyone more versed on the topic feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Wolfgunblood Garopa
Member
Heihachi was smart to just hang back once Kazuya got to higher ground.
Made of cheese, love it. Also amusing how, despite being a complete bastard, theres something admirable about Jinpachi going toe to toe with devil gene enhanced fuckers using just his pointy haired manliness.
It didn't come to anything thats where it started
It didn't come to anything thats where it started
Werewolf Jones
Member
Great visuals as usual from Namco Bandai but smh the Tekken story is really dumb with this "Devil Gene" nonsense.
This is probably the point of Tekken 7(ending the Mishima arc) and part of why Harada isn't bothering with the game much.It just keeps getting worse and worse. Tekken used to be amazing and I loved every game announcement. After T5R it's just gone down the shitter. All this intro made me think of was the fight between Goku and Freiza as Namek was exploding.
Then again Tekken reminds me more and more of Dragonball Z. None of the other characters even hold a candle to Jin, Heihachi or Kazuya. So it makes you wonder what the point is anymore. Desperately needs a reboot. Mortal Kombat did it great with MK9, I think Tekken should follow suit. With some new blood on the team too. Harada has been doing this shit for years, it's come to the point where he's turning this series into an anime.
For me Tekken desperately needs two things:
- A reboot. They did it once with Tekken 3, they can do it again.
- Changing the artstyle, it's been the same since 5. I understand Harada when he says that they don't change characters' clothes from game to game to keep the identity, but that only works if you change the overall art. If there's one lesson from SF they need to learn it's that.
Oh and Lee, where the fuck is Lee????? I want Lee, damn it, he is my main T_T
- A reboot. They did it once with Tekken 3, they can do it again.
- Changing the artstyle, it's been the same since 5. I understand Harada when he says that they don't change characters' clothes from game to game to keep the identity, but that only works if you change the overall art. If there's one lesson from SF they need to learn it's that.
Oh and Lee, where the fuck is Lee????? I want Lee, damn it, he is my main T_T
SkylineRKR
Member
1. TTT1 its one the best intros out there period.
2. Tekken 4. Its pretty good, story wise the best. Probably prefer arcade ver.
3. Tekken 2. I loved this way back, just awesome.
4. Tekken 5 DR Arc/Ps3. I like the music of this one.
5. Tekken 3. It was good, but I thought T2 did a better job on showing characters.
6. Tekken 5. Agreed about music change. Prefer arc version for this reason.
7. Tekken 6. Okay but nothing stellar.
8. TTT2 console. Didn't like it much.
9. Tekken 1. Good for its time but just the worst of the bunch.
Tekken 6 BR intro (its with the mobile phone and motorcycle?) and TTT2 Arc intro are great as well. Probably tied at third place.
DR2K
Banned
Why can't the game (or any fighting game in general) look anywhere close to that intro?
On PS1/2, they always featured the most detailed ingame characters across genres which makes sense because it's just two models and a background. Never understood why this didn't boost graphics on the newer consoles.
Regarding the intro, I don't like the focus on just those two in a random setting. But I'm sure the console version will feature little intros for some of the other characters.
Cinematic AAA 100 million dollar blockbusters don't even look like that cg. This generation of hardware can't seem to do 60FPS and 1080p without some significant sacrifices to visuals.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Huh, didn't think fighting in a volcano was an actual trope: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ClimacticVolcanoBackdrop
You also forgot he has ELECTRIC POWERS. He's practically a human battery. Why do you think his hair stick up?
Wow so a Producer said that? Lee not being in the game is kind of shocking considering how much they're stressing the end of the "Mishima saga" and Lee is Heihachi's adopted son. Kinda weird how they won't close his story. I can see Bruce not being in the game since they hardly used his position as Kazuya's bodyguard in T6 any meaningful way... regardless they did make him a bit more braindead for comfort.... but Lee not being in the game is a pretty big shocker.
I guess Fighting GM can finally retire LOL.... but I will definitely miss UK's Shadowforce.
crimzonflame
Member
Once again, fate brings together those who heed the call.
Oh! I missed this, great news!
I've been meaning to get in here and comment!
Love the intro. Its got that epic feel like it might finally be the last fight for those two. Still doesn't top the GOAT, which is Tekken 5's "Heihachi Mishima......is dead." intro. That one is one of the greatest video game intros of all time in my humble opinion.
I also love the extended console version of that one. So many great little stories being told in that. Nina vs Anna, Feng overtaking his mentor, King vs Marduk, etc. Simply epic.
I love Tekken. I can't wait to play this new one. The music, the stages, the outfits, all of it is the magic that games are made of. It takes me back to that classic era of the 90s in all the best ways.
Love the intro. Its got that epic feel like it might finally be the last fight for those two. Still doesn't top the GOAT, which is Tekken 5's "Heihachi Mishima......is dead." intro. That one is one of the greatest video game intros of all time in my humble opinion.
I also love the extended console version of that one. So many great little stories being told in that. Nina vs Anna, Feng overtaking his mentor, King vs Marduk, etc. Simply epic.
I love Tekken. I can't wait to play this new one. The music, the stages, the outfits, all of it is the magic that games are made of. It takes me back to that classic era of the 90s in all the best ways.
zephervack
Member
They are going to have to add that volcano as a playable character at some point.
"Frail", says he.
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
The speed they were moving, or the cuts they decided to make, made it seem like they were lacking power in some spots; like when Hehachi caught Kazuya's punches, and a few others.
The Faceless Master
Member
TTT console intro was the best by far.
Terareflection
Member
T2 intro always resonated with we the most. I think it was because of the less upbeat music.
great gifts
hmm, I dunno about that.
Visual appeal. Which this game lacks IMO.
Lili and Asuka storyline is more entertaining tbh.
BenTheLazyGamer
Member
I've long since given up with keeping up with the story of Tekken.
Why can't the game (or any fighting game in general) look anywhere close to that intro?
On PS1/2, they always featured the most detailed ingame characters across genres which makes sense because it's just two models and a background. Never understood why this didn't boost graphics on the newer consoles.
I'll repost something i put earlier.
A lot of you folks seem to think this is still the 90s when japanese devs were still at the forefront, and technology could still be afforded to be invested in like that for a ton of devs. Not so
KnockOneOff
Banned
Bloody hell just give me the game already!!
joey_bone_bomb
Member
That was quite amazing.
Usually I don't expect much from the arcade intros, since they tend to be short and often pointless. But this was really well done.
Also, /Namco's CG quality still manages to wow me. Even in the face of "diminishing returns" you can still see them improve from iteration to iteration.
Now all I want is info on the time release characters.
Usually I don't expect much from the arcade intros, since they tend to be short and often pointless. But this was really well done.
Also, /Namco's CG quality still manages to wow me. Even in the face of "diminishing returns" you can still see them improve from iteration to iteration.
Now all I want is info on the time release characters.
Crimsonlink
Member
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Man Tekken openings always hypes me up. I think out of all the fighter games I enjoy the story of Tekken the most. Anyone have a good website or resource that condenses the plot and what exactly the hell is a devil gene?
No.
SniperHunter
Banned
horrible
Am I the only one that likes every Tekken intro for both arcade and console?
Holy shit, I can't breathe.
Come at me
Holy shit, I can't breathe.
Hours Left
Member
You're missing Lars & Claudio.
Hours Left
Member
Why are they fighting in a volcano of all places to begin with? lol
You were the chosen one!