Tekken 3

Tekken 3 is the third installment in Namco's Tekken series, originally released in arcades in 1997 and later ported to the PlayStation. Set fifteen years after the second King of Iron Fist Tournament, the story follows protagonist Jin Kazama as he enters the third tournament to avenge his mother. The game introduces new characters such as Bryan Fury, Eddy Gordo, and Hwoarang, with Ogre as the primary antagonist. The plot revolves around an ancient evil force awakening and attacking martial arts masters worldwide, leading to a battle that determines humanity's fate. Known for its rich narrative, diverse roster, and innovative modes, including Tekken Force—a side-scrolling action game inspired by Final Fight.

The core gameplay of Tekken 3 is based on a 3D fighting system where players can choose from over 20 characters, each with unique fighting styles like Kung Fu and Capoeira. Game modes include Arcade, Versus, Team Battle, Time Attack, Tekken Force, Practice, and a hidden Beach Ball mode. Tekken Force is a side-scrolling action game with four levels, unlocking special characters upon completion. Players unlock new characters and content by completing story modes, emphasizing combos, defense, and strategic combat. Controls involve directional inputs for movement and buttons for attacks (punches, kicks), throws, and special moves, with move lists accessible via pause menu.