TEKKEN 3 1997
Introduction: A Turning Point in Fighting Games In the mid‑1990s, the fighting game genre was evolving rapidly. 2D fighters had dominated arcades and consoles for years, but hardware advances and player expectations pushed developers toward more ambitious designs. It was in this moment that Tekken 3 emerged — a title that didn’t just iterate on its predecessors, but boldly reinvented how a 3D fighter could feel, play, and sustain arcade relevance. Released in arcades in 1997 by Namco, Tekken 3 is often hailed as one of the greatest fighting games ever made. shmuplations.com +4 Wikipedia +4 Tekken Wiki +4 But what made it so special? Let’s dive into the journey: its development, innovations, challenges, cultural impact, and why it still resonates today. 1. Birth of Tekken 3: Development & Vision Rising Pressure & Creative Battle After Tekken 2’s success, expectations were exceedingly high for the next chapter. The development team knew that simply iterating would not be ...