Tekken 6 vs Tekken 7
Tekken 6 is a fighting game from Bandai Namco Entertainment (2007) while Tekken 7 is a fighting sports game from Bandai Namco Entertainment (2015).
Quick answer: Tekken 6 and Tekken 7 are too close, or too thinly reviewed, to separate on the numbers; the table below shows what each holds.
What each one is
Tekken 6 is filed under Fighting. In contrast, Tekken 7 under Fighting and Sports.
Tekken 6 is a 2007 fighting game developed and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is the sixth main and seventh overall installment in the Tekken franchise. It was released on arcades in November 2007 as the first game running on the PlayStation 3-based System 357 arcade board. A year later, the game received an update, subtitled Bloodline Rebellion; both versions also saw a limited release in North America. A home version based on the update was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in October 2009; this was the first time a main installment was produced for a non-Sony console. A port to the PlayStation Portable was also released shortly after.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
Story, characters and reception
Plot
Six months after Jin Kazama 's victory against his great-grandfather, Jinpachi Mishima , in the previous King of Iron Fist Tournament , he is now the new head of the Mishima Zaibatsu special forces. Jin uses the company's resources to declare independence, becoming a global superpower, severing its national ties and openly declaring war against all nations over the following year. Meanwhile, Kazuya Mishima , Jin's father, who has risen to lead G… (Wikipedia)
Characters
See also: Characters of the Tekken series The original arcade version of Tekken 6 features 39 playable characters, consisting of 34 returning and 5 new ones. Bloodline Rebellion and the console version adds two new fighters for a total of 41 playable characters. There are also two unplayable bosses: NANCY-MI847J and Azazel, although the former can be controlled for a brief time in the console version's Scenario Campaign mode. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception Critical response to Tekken 6 among reviewers has been generally favorable, with the PS3 version scoring a 79 on Metacritic and the 360 an 80. Several journalists praised the additions to the game's mechanics and modes, as well as the large cast. Though compared with competitors from the same genre like Soulcalibur IV and Virtua Fighter 5 , critical response remained positive in general. (Wikipedia)
Plot
After the events of Tekken 6 , though Azazel was defeated by Jin Kazama , the war between the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation continues to ravage the world. The game's story is told from the perspective of a reporter whose wife and son are killed in the crossfire, leading him to begin writing an exposé on the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation. Nina Williams leads the Zaibatsu in Jin's absence, attempting to locate him, but Heihachi Mishima takes… (Wikipedia)
Characters
See also: Characters of the Tekken series The game has 51 playable fighters (plus 1 palette swap and 1 in-game transformation) as of Season 4, 20 of whom (plus 1 in-game transformation) made up the arcade launch roster, while 36 (plus 1 palette swap and 1 in-game transformation) made up the console launch roster. The game introduces 13 new playable characters to the series (including a new form of Jack), as well as four guest characters from Capcom 's… (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception Tekken 7 received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic . According to Chris Carter of Destructoid , it was an "impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash," and awarded it a score of 8/10. (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Tekken 6 | Tekken 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | — | 7.6/10 |
| Steam rating | — | Very Positive (84%, 95,338) |
| Critic aggregate | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Price | Unknown | $39.99 |
| Install size | — | 60 GB |
| Steam Deck | Untested | playable |
| Released | 2007 | 2015 |
| Developer | Bandai Namco Entertainment | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Tekken 6 vs Tekken 7, 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 6Fighting gameTekken 7Fighting sports gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Tekken 6No descriptive tagsTekken 7Fighting, Action, CompetitiveThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Tekken 6Metacritic 82Tekken 7Metacritic 82Metacritic's critic aggregate, from the game's Wikipedia reception where it was never on Steam.
Content and scale
Tekken 6—Tekken 795,338 reviews · 24 add-ons · 60 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Tekken 6UnknownTekken 7$39.99Read 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.
Where they differ
FightingActionMultiplayerCompetitiveArcadeLocal Multiplayer
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Tekken 6 is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Tekken 7 is demanding, for players who want a challenge.
System requirements, side by side
| Tekken 6 | Tekken 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB |
| Minimum CPU | — | Intel Core i3-4160 @ 3.60GHz |
| Minimum RAM | — | 6 GB |
| Install size | — | 60 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Tekken 6 · Tekken 7.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 0 accessibility features for Tekken 6 and 1 for Tekken 7. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Tekken 6 and Tekken 7 in scope?
Tekken 6 lists little scope data. Tekken 7 has drawn 95,338 Steam reviews, ships 24 add-ons and installs in 60 GB.
Is Tekken 6 or Tekken 7 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 6 or Tekken 7?
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 6 or Tekken 7?
Tekken 6 and Tekken 7 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.