Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

The price point for the game isn't something to be sniffed at, as the package includes the full arcade mode, a ghost battle mode - fighting against the records of Tekken players from across the globe - and the obvious versus mode. All this, along with a plethora of customisation options and downloadable content (movies, music etc.) make for a thoroughly lovely package, at a great price.

The game itself is another version of Dark Resurrection, which we're obviously used to. There are a load of characters, two of which new, and there is the ability to play as cheating arse BASTARD Jinpachi, who feels so less cheaty when you are in control of him. Hmm. Anyway, it's standard Tekken fare. And I love it. The game has a flow that keeps everything feeling far too sexy and in multiplayer it's one of the best games to piss about on for a couple of hours. Though that last point is mainly because I win a lot.

Of course, there are bad points - the ghost battle mode seems pretty pointless, as the 'people' you fight don't seem to have any kind of different style to them, merely the 'better' ones appear to be set to a higher difficulty level. Pah. The depth of the game certainly won't appeal to the fighting game purists, but shut it - it's dirt cheap and it's brilliant.

Graphics Sound Gameplay Depth Presentation OVERALL 8.5 7.0 9.0 6.0 6.5 9.0

THE VERDICT: Tekken is ace, and for the miniature price tag, it's a steal. If you own the PSP version (see our review of it here) it does make this conversion a bit pointless, but the benefits of HD Glory(tm) and one-machine multiplayer mean this is a game that shouldn't be sniffed at. A sterling addition to the world of downloadable content.