Tekken 5 vs Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
Tekken 5 is a fighting game from Namco (2005) while Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is a fighting game from Namco (2006).
Quick answer: Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection are too close, or too thinly reviewed, to separate on the numbers; the table below shows what each holds.
Tekken 5
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
What each one is
Tekken 5 is filed under Fighting. In contrast, Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection under Fighting.
Tekken 5 (鉄拳5) is a 2004 fighting game developed and published by Namco for arcades, before being ported to the PlayStation 2 in 2005. It is the fifth main game in the Tekken series, marking the tenth anniversary of the series. The game is set shortly after the events of Tekken 4 featuring a new antagonist named Jinpachi Mishima taking over the Mishima Zaibatsu while a sidestory focuses on the protagonist Jin Kazama as he faces several enemies from the G Corporation. The home version also contains a collector's edition of sorts, as it includes the arcade versions of Tekken, Tekken 2, Tekken 3, and StarBlade.
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection , also known as Tekken: Dark Resurrection for the PlayStation Portable version, is a 2005 fighting game and a standalone update to Tekken 5. The arcade version was released in Japan in December 2005 and later worldwide in February 2006, while the PlayStation Portable version was released later that year in July 2006. It was also released as a downloadable game on the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network online service in Japan in 2006 and the rest of the world in 2007. A sequel, Tekken 6 was released in 2007.
Story, characters and reception
Plot
Set moments after Tekken 4 s ending, Jin Kazama 's departure from the Hon-Maru dojo, G Corporation helicopters approach and begin deploying Jack-4 robot pods into the building. Heihachi Mishima and his son, Kazuya , battle the Jacks together until Kazuya leaves Heihachi for dead while escaping. The Jacks hold down Heihachi while one activates its detonator, creating a huge explosion that seemingly kills Heihachi. (Wikipedia)
Characters
See also: Characters of the Tekken series The game features a total of 32 playable characters, consisting of 26 returning and 6 new ones. Unlike previous games, the home version adds no new playable character, and the game's unplayable final boss from the arcades, Jinpachi Mishima , remains unplayable in the console version. The home version also has two uncontrollable enemies fought during the Devil Within minigame: Gun Jack and True Ogre. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Critical response Reception Tekken 5 was met with mainly positive critical response, resulting in a score of 88 out of 100 at Metacritic . Several writers found its mechanics superior to its predecessor, Tekken 4 , due to the return of classic mechanics and the importance of each stage as well as faster combat. The fact that Tekken 5 removed the exclusive features from its prequel was also a subject of praise. (Wikipedia)
Plot
As an update, the same story as Tekken 5 is featured, with the addition of three new characters. Emilie De Rochefort seeks to destroy the Mishima Zaibatsu and end her father's financial problems. Sergei Dragunov is a member of Spetsnaz who has been ordered to capture Jin Kazama . (Wikipedia)
Characters
See also: Characters of the Tekken series Being the update of Tekken 5 , Dark Resurrection features the return of all 32 playable characters from that game while adding three new ones. None of them need to be unlocked. Eddy Gordo , a palette swap of Christie Monteiro in the original Tekken 5 , has been given his own character slot and customization template. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reviews Reception Critical response to Tekken: Dark Resurrection has been overall very positive. GamesRadar claims it to be the single best portable fighting game ever. The PlayStation 3 version was also well received. (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Tekken 5 | Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | — | — |
| Steam rating | — | — |
| Critic aggregate | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Price | Unknown | Unknown |
| Install size | — | — |
| Steam Deck | Untested | Untested |
| Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Developer | Namco | Namco |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Tekken 5 vs Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Tekken 5Fighting gameTekken 5: Dark ResurrectionFighting gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Tekken 5No descriptive tagsTekken 5: Dark ResurrectionNo descriptive tagsThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Tekken 5Metacritic 88Tekken 5: Dark ResurrectionMetacritic 88Metacritic's critic aggregate, from the game's Wikipedia reception where it was never on Steam.
Price
Tekken 5UnknownTekken 5: Dark ResurrectionUnknownRead live from Steam and subject to change.
Across the rounds a number can settle, it is level at 0 each. Which one is "better" is the part no figure decides, so we leave it to what you want from the two.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Tekken 5 is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
Common questions
How different are Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in scope?
Tekken 5 lists little scope data. Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection lists little scope data.
Is Tekken 5 or Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection better?
Neither carries enough reviews for us to score it reliably, so we do not call a winner. The table above shows what each does have.
Which is cheaper, Tekken 5 or Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection?
One or both do not have a current listed price, so a straight comparison is not possible. See the table above.
Should I get Tekken 5 or Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection?
Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection are too close, or too thinly reviewed, to separate on the numbers; the table below shows what each holds. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.