Following the exceptional success of the original Tekken, the sequel raises the bar on what was expected of what ultimately ended up a gaming franchise. Enhancements were made from perhaps every aspect of the game. Characters are more varied and numerous, the moves possible with each of these characters is multiplied many fold, and the environments which they interact are certainly more detailed. Gameplay however remains familiar. Action is on three dimensions, and the characters are fully rendered in 3D. Matches are set as best of three, and a win is scored when the opponents health bar is decreased to zero. Multiples of damage are scored for combination hits and complex moves which are sequences of button combinations. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide