Kazuya Mishima
The central fighter of the first two games and ruler of the Mishima Zaibatsu in Tekken 2.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move, crouch, and select menu options |
|---|---|
Square | Left punch |
Triangle | Right punch |
X | Left kick |
Circle | Right kick |
Start | Pause the match and confirm selected menu items |
Control notes
The four face buttons correspond to the character's left and right punches and kicks.
Directional commands vary by character and move.
How it plays
How does Tekken 2 play?
Matches take place in enclosed 3D arenas, with two fighters trying to deplete the opponent's life bar before time expires. Players can walk, sidestep, block, jump, crouch, attack, counter, and use throws or character-specific command moves.
Arcade mode leads through a series of one-on-one fights and ends with a character-specific conclusion. Versus mode supports local two-player battles, while Team Battle and Time Attack provide additional challenges. Winning fights and completing modes unlocks extra characters and other content in the PlayStation release.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Tekken 2?
Learn one reliable launcher, one safe poke, and one punish for each character. Practice blocking the opponent's common strings and responding with the fastest attack available.
Use sidesteps to evade linear attacks, but do not sidestep every situation. Throws and low attacks are useful against defensive players, while repeated unsafe specials should be used sparingly because they can be heavily punished.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Heihachi Mishima
Kazuya's father and the organizer of the second King of Iron Fist Tournament.
Jun Kazama
A police investigator whose story brings her into conflict with Kazuya and the Devil influence.
Nina Williams
A professional assassin and one of the series' signature fighters.
Paul Phoenix
A powerful American martial artist seeking recognition as the world's greatest fighter.
Lei Wulong
A Hong Kong police officer who uses a varied collection of kung-fu styles.
Devil
A supernatural manifestation connected to Kazuya's Devil Gene.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Clear Arcade ModeUnlock additional playable characters progressively.
Finish the game multiple times with different charactersOpen more hidden fighters and extra mode content.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use Practice mode to learn command inputs and recovery timing.
- 2
Watch the opponent's habits before committing to launchers or throws.
- 3
Keep attacks near the wall limited to moves that are safe on block.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A landmark PlayStation fighter with a large roster, responsive controls, and much more content than the original.
Its age shows in the polygonal visuals, but the fundamentals and character variety remain appealing.
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