I had heard about it in magazines, but didn't know much except that it was also going to be released on the PlayStation, which I had immediately ran out and reserved after the show. As one of the first fighters available for PlayStation, Tekken definitely bolstered the system's original lukewarm lineup and gathered a huge fanbase for itself and the PlayStation at the same time. It's only fitting that one of the biggest first-generation games back then is now once again a launch title giving some weight to Sony's new monster machine. Like chocolate and peanut butter, Namco and Sony are two great tastes that taste great together. There are 34 characters total to pick from, with 20 being initially accessible.
Teamwork is essential.
A superb new feature is Pair Play, where two people can be on the same team for up to four live players battling in a real tag match. Oh, and for something utterly new to the series, there's also Bowling. Personally I love it, sort of, but let me explain. The way that the designers intended it to be played relies heavily on preprogrammed combos and juggling skill. While not all of the characters have equally flexible playstyles, I think it's definitely a testament to the game's strong design that it's even possible to completely ignore the thrust of the game and still have something substantial to play.