Play Tekken Online

Game Overview

Tekken on MAME feels like stepping back into a smoky arcade—except now you can play it in your pajamas. The first thing that hits you is how weighty the fighters feel, each punch and kick landing with this satisfying crunch. I always end up button-mashing at first, but then you start noticing the little details, like how Paul’s hair flips when he ducks or King’s ridiculous jaguar mask.

The roster’s a weird mix of martial artists, cyborgs, and that one guy who fights with a kangaroo (because why not?). It takes a few rounds to find your favorite, but once you do, you’ll keep coming back just to nail that one combo you keep whiffing. The controls are simple enough to pick up, but good luck not getting wrecked by the CPU after the first couple fights—they don’t mess around.

It’s pure arcade chaos, and somehow that pixelated 3D still holds up. Just try not to throw your keyboard when Heihachi counters you for the tenth time.