Tekken 3 cover art for PlayStation 1

PlayStation 1 · 1998

Tekken 3

Tekken 3 revolutionizes 3D fighting on PlayStation with fluid sidestep dodging, grounded juggle physics, and unforgettable roster additions like Jin Kazama and Eddy Gordo.

Platform
PlayStation 1
Genre
Action
Release year
1998
Developer
Namco
Players
1 Player
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About Tekken 3

Tekken 3 — PlayStation 1 edition
Tekken 3 · PlayStation 1 · 1998

Tekken 3 revolutionizes 3D fighting on PlayStation with fluid sidestep dodging, grounded juggle physics, and unforgettable roster additions like Jin Kazama and Eddy Gordo.

Fluid 3D sidestepping and aerial juggle physics

Tekken 3 redefines 3D combat by unlocking true sidestepping: a light tap on Up or Down causes fighters to pivot smoothly into the foreground or background, completely slipping linear punches and laser attacks. The four-button layout maps cleanly to Left Punch, Right Punch, Left Kick, and Right Kick, encouraging intuitive martial arts strings. Knockdowns introduce varied wakeup tech rolls, mid/low sweeps, and extensive airborne juggle combos that capitalize on airborne float states.

Blind-spot punishes and Capoeira counter-strategies

Sidestepping changes every defensive matchup. When facing aggressive linear rushdowns from fighters like Paul Phoenix or Law, tap lightly Up or Down right before their attack lands to sidestep into their blind spot, rewarding you with an unblockable back-turned juggle starter. Eddy Gordo’s unpredictable Capoeira stances can be disrupted by fast crouching jabs rather than trying to guess his 50/50 mixups from standing guard.

The crowning achievement of 32-bit fighting

This is the benchmark PlayStation 1 port. Building upon the foundation of Tekken 2, it introduces true 3D sidestep mobility, fluid juggle physics, and console-exclusive modes including Tekken Force and comical beach volleyball Tekken Ball.

Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.

Namco Tekken 3 technical history and sales archive · Covers the transition to true 3D sidestep combat and PlayStation bonus modes.

Secret Codes & Cheats

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Unlock Dr. Bosconovitch
Clear Tekken Force Mode 4 Times

Complete all 4 stages of Tekken Force mode 4 separate times to collect the 4 keys, then defeat Dr. Bosconovitch in the underground lab to unlock him as a fully playable fighter.

Unlock Gon (Secret Dinosaur Fighter)
Defeat Gon in Tekken Ball Mode

Play Tekken Ball mode and defeat the miniature orange dinosaur Gon in a match, or record a top high score using Gon’s initials in Survival Mode to unlock him.

Alternate Outfits for Jin & Xiaoyu
Press Triangle or Start when selecting character

After clearing arcade mode with Jin or Ling Xiaoyu more than 50 times, selecting them with Triangle or Start outfits them in their secret school uniform costumes.

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