[Shin Densetsu]

I played a lot of Tekken 2-3. Didn't play Tekken 1 as much but I respect it and it was the 1st one I played. Didn't play 4 much, nor 6(the load time is RIDICULOUS on PS3). I played a lot of 5, on PS2, DR on PS3, and the PSP port of DR. The PSP version of 5DR is excellent, and the PSP version of 6 is actually better on PSP than it is on PS3.

So far, the best next-gen Tekken(though non-canonical) is actually Tekken Tag 2. Bowl mode is gone but it is still fun as hell. It loads a hell of a lot faster than 6, has the biggest roster of ANY Tekken game, and has returning faves like Jun and Kunimitsu. I LOVE THOSE 2! Especially Kunimitsu. Unique fighting style, tricky to play as well as fight against.

Music is great but there's a bit too much dub-step for my liking. Wish there were more item/clothing options as in 5DR. Or maybe there are and the ones for 5DR just look better? I dunno. In a way the customization reminds me of Soul Calibur IV's customization system. Given that they're made by the same company maybe this isn't so surprising.

Tamashii ought to make D-Arts figures of these characters. Kazuya might be the most unique fighting game protagonist ever created. He's not exactly good, he is a good natured person who turns bad due to childhood trauma, and turns even worse once given more power. There's some good in him but he doesn't go towards self redemption, he embraces the power.