Summary

Release Year: 2015
Genres: Arcade, Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, Wii U
Developers: Bandai Namco Entertainment, The Pokémon Company
Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment, Nintendo

Pokkén Tournament (2015)

Pokkén Tournament is a fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and published by The Pokémon Company for the Wii U. It was released in arcades in Japan in July 2015, and for the Wii U in March 2016. The game is a crossover between the Pokémon and Tekken series, and features a roster of 16 playable characters, each with their own unique moves and abilities.

Pokkén Tournament is played in a 3D environment, and players can choose to control their character from either a behind-the-back perspective or a side-scrolling perspective. The game features a variety of different modes, including a single-player story mode, a local multiplayer mode, and an online multiplayer mode.

The story mode follows the player character, who is a new fighter in the Ferrum League, a fighting tournament that brings together Pokémon and humans from all over the world. The player character must battle their way through the tournament, defeating a variety of opponents, in order to become the champion.

The local multiplayer mode allows players to battle against each other on the same console. The online multiplayer mode allows players to battle against each other over the internet.

Pokkén Tournament was developed with the help of Katsuhiro Harada, the producer of the Tekken series. The game features many of the same gameplay mechanics as the Tekken series, such as the use of combos, counters, and throws. However, Pokkén Tournament also features some unique mechanics, such as the ability to switch between two different fighting styles during battle.

Pokkén Tournament was a critical and commercial success. The game received praise for its graphics, gameplay, and roster of characters. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.

Gameplay

Pokkén Tournament is a fighting game that is played in a 3D environment. Players can choose to control their character from either a behind-the-back perspective or a side-scrolling perspective. The game features a variety of different modes, including a single-player story mode, a local multiplayer mode, and an online multiplayer mode.

The single-player story mode follows the player character, who is a new fighter in the Ferrum League, a fighting tournament that brings together Pokémon and humans from all over the world. The player character must battle their way through the tournament, defeating a variety of opponents, in order to become the champion.

The local multiplayer mode allows players to battle against each other on the same console. The online multiplayer mode allows players to battle against each other over the internet.

Pokkén Tournament features a unique battle system that combines elements from both the Pokémon and Tekken series. Players can choose to play as either a Pokémon or a human character. Pokémon characters have access to a variety of different moves, including attacks, specials, and throws. Human characters have access to a variety of different martial arts techniques.

Players can switch between two different fighting styles during battle. The Field Phase is a long-range fighting style that allows players to use projectiles and other long-range attacks. The Duel Phase is a close-range fighting style that allows players to use combos, counters, and throws.

Characters

Pokkén Tournament features a roster of 16 playable characters. The roster includes a variety of different Pokémon, including Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario, and Mewtwo. The roster also includes a variety of different human characters, including Miis, Sceptile, and Weavile.

Each character in Pokkén Tournament has their own unique moves and abilities. Pikachu, for example, can use a variety of electric attacks, while Charizard can use a variety of fire attacks. Sceptile can use a variety of plant-based attacks, while Weavile can use a variety of ice-based attacks.

Development

Pokkén Tournament was developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and published by The Pokémon Company. The game was developed with the help of Katsuhiro Harada, the producer of the Tekken series.

Pokkén Tournament was in development for over three years. The game was originally announced in 2013, and was originally scheduled to be released in 2015. However, the game was delayed to 2016 in order to improve the game’s quality.

Release

Pokkén Tournament was released in arcades in Japan in July 2015. The game was released for the Wii U in March 2016. The game was also released for the Nintendo Switch in September 2017.

Reception

Legacy

Pokkén Tournament is a significant game in the fighting game genre. The game is a successful crossover between two of the most popular video game franchises in the world. The game also features a unique battle system that combines elements from both the Pokémon and Tekken series.

Pokkén Tournament has spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs. The game’s sequel, Pokkén Tournament DX, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. The game’s spin-off, Pokkén Tournament: Pikachu Edition, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2018.