Tekken 3

Matches take place in fully 3D arenas where players fight using punches, kicks, throws, guarding, and lateral movement. Each character has distinct strings, launchers, and punish tools, so spacing and timing matter as much as raw offense. Besides arcade-style one-on-one battles, the game includes single-player progression, practice options, and bonus content; the PlayStation version also adds Tekken Force, an extra action mode with progression and unlockable rewards.

Jin Kazama

A central series character tied to the Mishima and Kazama bloodlines.

Heihachi Mishima

Head of the Mishima Zaibatsu and a major force behind the tournament.

Jun Kazama

A key female character connected to the Mishima family conflict.

Paul Phoenix

A powerful American fighter known for his explosive offense.

King

A masked wrestler famous for throws and grappling-based offense.

Eddy Gordo

A newcomer known for capoeira-inspired flowing attacks.

Hwoarang

A taekwondo specialist with fast kicking strings and pressure.

Learn each character's safest mids, launcher options, and punish tools before chasing long combos. Use sidestepping to avoid straightforward attacks and create openings for counterattacks. Practice throw breaks against grapplers and focus on whiff punishment against overextended moves. In Tekken Force, keep moving and thin out dangerous enemies first to avoid being surrounded.

Clear arcade and bonus modes to gradually unlock hidden characters and extra rewards.

Tips and tricks

• Master one reliable combo route and one safe punish before expanding your move list.
• Sidestepping is essential for avoiding linear attacks and gaining the initiative.
• In Tekken Force, stay mobile and prioritize high-damage enemies first.