90
From a purely technical standpoint, the frame-rate is rock solid, and the lighting effects are lavish as well, and while not as polished, overall, as the technical achievements of "Dead or Alive Ultimate," come a close second. Matching the visual largesse is a comprehensive features list that does for PS2 what "Dead or Alive Ultimate" did for Xbox.
90
Fans of the arcade version of Tekken 5 will be happy to see a near flawless port of the game, complete with all of the customization aspects of the arcade game. In addition, you'll find your standard fighting game modes of play, plus an in-depth practice mode, and all three original Tekken arcade titles. Hands down, this is one of the best fighting games available for the PS2.
92
While some of the extra modes aren't as strong as they could have been, the core fighting is nearly perfect, whether you're playing against other humans or computer-controlled opposition.
9
un picchiaduro come pochi, tecnico e divertente e con una modalità storia di tutto rispetto a distanza di 21 anni resta ancora uno dei migliori tekken. 8.7/10
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Tekken 5 es el marco sobre el que opera las mecánicas de los Tekken contemporáneos y supone una revolución absoluta mucho más amplia que lo que supuso Tekken 3 y Tekken Tag Tournament. Surgió en un momento histórico donde las cinemáticas que plantea funcionaban en sintonía con el mundo de internet primitivo y nos presentó un título que, como juego doméstico, como experiencia de ocio interactiva en el hogar, no ha sido superada a fecha de hoy.
10
Best game in 2004. Best Tekken game in history. Better characters and awesome gameplay. This game has it all
Tekken 5
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Feb 24, 2005
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88
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8.6
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If you're looking for a superb fighting game for the PS2 with awesome characters, arenas, a good story and outstanding, addictive gameplay then look no further, as Namco have outdone themselves here; welcome the King of Iron Fist Tournament back to glory!
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Best looking, best sounding, best playing fighting game on the PlayStation 2. Excusing the fact there’s no online functionality, if fighting is your genre of choice this is your game of choice.
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Jan 5, 2026
10
Best game in 2004. Best Tekken game in history. Better characters and awesome gameplay. This game has it all
Dec 7, 2025
10
Even though dark resurrection has more content, tekken 5 by itself is still a 10/10 game. Everything from gameplay to characters is amazing
91
Restores any luster to the series that may have been lost with the mediocre reception of "Tekken 4." Its full complement of fighters, sweet visuals, various modes of play, and hidden goodies will keep players coming back for months.
90
With a couple of dozen characters to master, tons of action, great music, amazingly good graphics (why the hell didn't Soul Calibur II look this good on the PS2?), three extra Tekken games, and the character customization mode, Tekken 5 gives you a lot of value for your money.
88
The series may feel a little dated, but once you start your training and chain together a massive 10-hit combo that sends your opponent reeling, it's still a tough game to put down. [Apr 2005, p.125]
80
In fact the only mode notable by its absence is online play and it’s a shame Tekken 5 didn’t take the opportunity to introduce an online function for players to battle across the Internet. [JPN Import]
75
It would have been nice to tangle with foes in cyberspace. This was a lost opportunity to create grand tournaments. This hiccup is negligible, however, because the game is so deep.
Aug 10, 2023
7
Objectively the best Tekken game, even though it's outdated for today's standards, it's still a pretty good package overall. The character roster is just perfect, every character looks and plays well. The core gameplay is fun but unfortunately a bit unbalanced, and the boss fights can be quite challenging. The music is great, and the stages look nice. I consider this game the peak of the series, it's a very complete game. Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
Feb 9, 2020
4
Overrated as hell by the fans Tekken 3 is still better Tekken did not have it easy in the PS2 era.
Apr 30, 2012
4
wtf am i seeing!?!?!? intro star fox intro movie fatal frame. graphics looks like star fox/ even tekken 2 is better. Tekken 2 3 and 6 are the best why did they ever make this
SummaryClassic Tekken fighters like Nina Williams, Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix match fists with 3 Iron Fist Tournament newcomers: Asuka Kazama, Raven and Feng Wei. Face off in lush, interactive environments. Hurl your opponent into destructible objects and walls to deal massive damage. Dig in to the most customizable Tekken game ever. Earn fi... Read More
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