Tekken 2 — Controls & mechanics
Tekken 2 controls, combat systems and edition-specific mechanics.
Four attack buttons
Each button controls a limb: left punch, right punch, left kick or right kick. Learn the notation before following move lists.
Heihachi versus Nina — Tekken 2 screenshot.
Guard first
Hold back for standing defence and crouch-guard against lows. Mid attacks can hit a crouching opponent.
Build a small move set
Practise a quick poke, a reliable punish and a short combo. Add more moves once you can use those consistently.
Reversals and throws
Some fighters can reverse attacks. Throws from behind and chain throws expand close-range choices.
Movement in this era
Do not expect the universal sidestep system of Tekken 3. Focus on distance, guard and your fighter’s specific evasive moves.
The 1996 PlayStation version. The original arcade game arrived in 1995; this guide includes the home release’s extra modes.
Game references
Tekken game imagery © Namco / Bandai Namco. Original game pictures are archived with their source and edition information.