Tekken Advance

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Tekken Advance
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco
Designer(s)	Yasuhiro Noguchi
Composer(s)	Hitoshi Sakimoto Atsuhiro Motoyama
Series	Tekken
Platform(s)	Game Boy Advance
Release date(s)	JP December 21, 2001 NA January 28, 2002 EU March 29, 2002
Genre(s)	Fighting game
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: T (Teen)

Tekken Advance is a fighting game released for the Game Boy Advance. It is not canonical to the Tekken storyline, but it follows the events of Tekken 3, and it uses sprites from Tekken Tag Tournament for the characters.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Tekken Advance is similar to other games in the series, but because it is on portable machine, the programmers made the inputs simplified or removed altogether. It utilizes a single-input system, with punch mapped to the A button, kick to the B button, and the left and right triggers used for tagging and throws, respectively. The game also included a side-step feature that made the game have a 3D feel like Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance also did later the same year.

Despite the simplification, Tekken Advance introduces new mechanics by implementing a wide range of "stun" variations such as "pop stuns", "crumple stuns" and right/left stuns.

Character Roster

• Ling Xiaoyu
• Yoshimitsu
• Nina Williams
• Forrest Law
• Gun Jack
• Hwoarang
• Heihachi Mishima (unlockable)
• Paul Phoenix
• King
• Jin Kazama

Reception

Tekken Advance has generally received positive reviews. It received an 8.5 out of 10 from IGN and an 8 out of 10 from Gamespot saying "It looks and feels close enough to its counterpart to succeed." Gamerankings currently scores the game as 79 out of 100. Gamespy gave it a much more favourable score with 88 out of 100 calling it an impressive game for the GameBoy Advance. EGM gave it a mediocre score with 5.83 out of 10. Nintendo Power gave the game a 3.5 out of 5.