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Tekken 4

Tekken 4 marks the return of Namco's premier fighting franchise, Tekken. This version features enhanced graphics, gameplay mechanics, and fearsome fighters. Newcomers engage old favorites in interactive…

1 August 2001

Tekken 4 is an arcade developed by Namco, released 1 August 2001 on Arcade. The main story takes about 28 hrs to finish.

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What Tekken 4 is

Tekken 4 is an arcade game developed by Namco and released in 2001. It is available on Arcade only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Two years ago, Heihachi failed to capture Ogre. Not willing to give up, Heihachi ordered his researchers to collect blood samples, skin tissue, and hoof fragments left behind by Ogre (or known as True Ogre in its true manifestation) in order to conduct genetic experiments. Heihachi’s goal was to create a new life form by splicing Ogre’s genome with his own. However, the research was unsuccessful. After extensive experimentation, Heihachi’s bioengineers came to the conclusion that an additional gene - the Devil Gene - was necessary in order to successfully splice Ogre’s genetic code into another living organism. Heihachi learned that his own genome lacked the Devil Gene, but he knew someone…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Tekken series

Tekken 4 is the tenth of 84 entries we hold in the Tekken series. It arrived a year after Tekken Tag Tournament. The next entry was Tekken Advance in 2001.

See all 84 Tekken games in release order →

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 28 hrs.

What it launched against

Tekken 4 launched on 1 August 2001, within three weeks of Final Fantasy X, Max Payne, Golden Sun and Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy X, Max Payne, Golden Sun, Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

Official trailer

Game intro thumbnail

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Screenshots

All media

Dlc

Quick answers

Tekken 4 — frequently asked questions

When did Tekken 4 come out?
Tekken 4 was released on 1 August 2001 for Arcade.
How long does it take to beat Tekken 4?
The main story of Tekken 4 takes around 28 hrs, or 34 hrs for 100% completion.

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