Tekken 6 is almost here..

[Inky]

VF has always been the more technical of the 3d fighters. where as Tekken is more about memorized combo strings. (not that there is anything wrong with that.) what I like about Tekken is the control scheme. one button per limb, back to block, not to many complex stick movements.

I hate button to block games. for some reason I can never get used to them. I guess cuz I grew up playing SF and not MK.

[L.S.D]

Despite some odd character design, i still like Tekken.

 

VF is too technical to be fun, DOA is too simplistic to be fun either. And I am with Inky, can't get used to Block button

 

Also, I really like Lei Wu long since T2 as he plays a lot like Jackie Chan!

[basilbr]

I think Tekken became and still is more popular than VF for a reason. That reason has got nothing to do with how 'technical' either series is, though vf fans love to try and take that high road.

 

The problem with the VF games is how they feel. How the characters move, how they attack, and how they take a hit. Whether its that stupid thunder clap sound that rings out when a hit lands, Akira's faster than light movements or the floaty way characters jump, the games have been and still are unconvincing. Sure the characters look real good in vf5, but to control, they still feel like the papier mache covered wire frames they were in vf1.

 

Tekken on the other hand at least feels like its improved the feel of characters and attacks over its many sequels. I still wouldn't say its perfect in this respect, but even when you're juggling and bouncing opponents the attacks feel more 'weighty' and believable.

 

 

I don't hate the vf series. Believe me I put so much money into the VF2 arcade game, and still enjoy the odd go on vf5. Tekken though, as long as they never make another Tekken4 mistake, will always be prefered over vf.

Edited May 19, 2009 by basilbr

[L.S.D]

Lol, Tekken more believable than VF?!?

 

VF is known for their more accurate interpration of real martial arts compared to Tekken, but the way to execute those moves in VF is best described as "Clunky"

[Krosigrim]

Don't forget about the Ent in Tekken too.

Alright... Tolkien fan

 

Tekken does have some of the WORSE character designs EVAR!!! in fighting game history. But they also have some of the coolest. It's an odd mix.

Completly agree. What the hell. I had an argument with someone at an EB long ago. Clerk said Tekken was unrealistic. When I bring up the fight mechanic, all he had was "a big bear, a dinosaur" etc.

 

VF has always been the more technical of the 3d fighters. where as Tekken is more about memorized combo strings. (not that there is anything wrong with that.) what I like about Tekken is the control scheme. one button per limb, back to block, not to many complex stick movements.

I hate button to block games. for some reason I can never get used to them. I guess cuz I grew up playing SF and not MK.

Yea I never really liked MK. I agree with all that you say here, but when I play tekken, its more of a pick and choose techique. I hate playing against elite guys though. They make the game NOT fun. But... it makes me enjoy it more when I win.

 

What they need to do, is impart a system... that when your being juggled, there is a way to break free of the stupidity of it all. A system based on guessing or estimated guesses rather... of something or another. I havent fully thought it out, BUT when I juggle someone into oblivion, I always feel bad. Besides, how the hell can you explain the BS one can do in Tekken. FIX THAT SH!T NAMCO!

[basilbr]

Lol, Tekken more believable than VF?!?

 

VF is known for their more accurate interpration of real martial arts compared to Tekken, but the way to execute those moves in VF is best described as "Clunky"

 

I wasn't talking about the move sets or even the characters (I guess that would be Dural vs Tekken's circus/zoo roster). Tekken feels more believable in the way hits and attacks land on opponents.

 

As for accurate interpretations, does that include the 100's of PPPK variations.