Subsequent titles have followed this concept, and received generally positive critical responses. Tekken 2, as well as the third game Tekken 3, are considered landmark titles they received critical acclaim for their gameplay and more immersive experience. As of 2017, it has nine additional entries, eight spin-off games, and has been adapted into three feature films and other media. Japanese video game developer Namco began the series in 1994, with the release of the self-titled first entry. Tekken is noted as being one of the first fighting games at the time to use 3D animation. The series later introduced combos and special moves, with characters also able to stage break arenas. Gameplay focuses on hand-to-hand combat with an opponent, with the gameplay system including blocks, throws, escapes, and ground fighting. The main games in the series follow the events of the King of Iron Fist Tournament, hosted by the Mishima Zaibatsu, where players control a plethora of characters to win the tournament and gain control of the company the conflict between the Mishima family serves as the main focus of the series' plot, while players explore other characters' motivations in aiming to control the Zaibatsu. The franchise also includes film and print adaptations. It was followed by the canon sequel Tekken 4 in arcades and on the PlayStation 2 in 20, respectively.Tekken ( Japanese: 鉄拳 literal translation: Tetsu no ken, 'Iron Fist') is a Japanese media franchise centered on a series of fighting video and arcade games developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco). A non-canon sequel was released in 19 in arcades and on the PlayStation 2 respectively, titled Tekken Tag Tournament. With more than 8.5 million copies sold worldwide, Tekken 3 is the second best selling fighting game of all time, second to only Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and the fourth best-selling PlayStation game ever. Tekken 3 is widely considered one of the greatest games of all time.

The home version included a new beat'em up mode called Tekken Force, as well as the bonus Tekken Ball mode. The game features a largely new cast of characters, including the debut of several now-staple characters such as Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, Julia Chang and Hwoarang, with a total of twenty-three characters. It was also the last installment of the series released for the first PlayStation.

Tekken 3 was the first game released on Namco System 12 hardware (an improvement over the original two Tekken games, which used System 11). The original arcade version of the game was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 as part of Tekken 5's Arcade History mode. It was released in arcades in March 1997, and for the PlayStation in 1998.

Tekken 3 (Japanese: 鉄拳3) is the third installment in the Tekken fighting game series.

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