A 1995 10/10 PS1 Multiplayer Classic Is Free On PlayStation Plus

Published Aug 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Ben Brosofsky has been writing for Screen Rant since 2022 and editing since 2024. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is most well-known for its selection of modern titles, but some of the best games on the service are the classics. While PS1 and PS2 games are only offered to Premium subscribers, they can be a meaningful reason to spring for the upgrade. As a fan of bespoke single-player experiences, inclusions like the original Resident Evil or the Sly Cooper games tend to draw my eye first. Multiplayer titles of yesteryear can be just as great, though, and one PS Plus Premium inclusion delivers more value for free than many paid multiplayer games do today. After 31 Years, This PS1 Game Still Hits (Literally) By modern standards, Tekken 2 can look primitive. At a glance, the crudity of its 3D models hasn't aged as well as the pixelated sprites found in 2D fighters of its era, and later 3D fighters brought a lot more detail to the table. Its arenas are equally simple, consisting primarily of simple planes and relying on distant backgrounds to add any visual interest. Start playing Tekken 2, though, and it becomes quickly clear that it hasn't actually aged where it counts. While the first Tekken introduced a series with potential, Tekken 2 was the game that delivered on its promise. Even the game's visuals also start to showcase their charm, cultivating a memorable atmosphere with the assist of a fantastic soundtrack. When it premiered in arcades, Tekken 2 brought more depth to the fighting system, adding new sidesteps, throws, and more to the equation. On PlayStation, it got even better. Even when siblings or friends weren't around to play, new modes like Survival and Time Attack vastly increased the game's replayability. The story was also a step up from the first Tekken, diving deeper into the family saga that has continued to snowball over the years. Tekken 2 Is A Multiplayer Masterpiece All of that, however, is largely just a bonus. Tekken 2's biggest joy comes from throwing down against other players, an area where it can hold its own against fighters today. Although it predates the popularization of online multiplayer on home consoles, local 1v1s are still the soul of fighting game fun, and Tekken 2 doesn't miss a beat. Tekken 2's diverse character roster offers something for everyone. Original Tekken legends like Kazuya and Heihachi return, and new characters like Jun and Lei quickly carved out long-standing places in series history. It also indulges in the franchise's more far-flung fancies, bringing back the fighting bear Kuma and adding the kangaroo Roger (along with his dinosaur reskin Alex). Tekken has arguably reached even greater heights in the years since, with Tekken 3 moving things forward in much the same way that Tekken 2 did. None of that takes away from how great Tekken 2 remains, though, and it's a game that any fan of the series should play at some point in their life, especially considering its PlayStation Plus availability. As local multiplayer continues to fall by the wayside in many modern titles, there's no better time to revisit one of the best multiplayer experiences that the 90s had to offer. Released August 24, 1995 ESRB T For Teen Due To Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Namco Publisher(s) Namco Engine Syrup Emulation Engine Multiplayer Local Multiplayer Franchise Tekken