A Zoomer's Tekken Tag Retrospective

I guess this is my fourth video...it's a retrospective on Tekken Tag Tournament 1.
I think this game is really cool. Let me tell you why.
@me: / juiceboxjoints
songs used: imgur.com/a/9ovExik
00:00 the intro
01:53 the port
03:09 presentation
06:04 competitive stuff
07:04 incoherent rambling
09:22 gameplay mechanics
13:40 Mishima domination bwahahahaha
14:50 JIN
16:38 KAZUYA
18:48 DEVIL
20:36 HEIHACHI
21:07 the OGRES
22:14 rest of the characters
26:18 idk
26:42 the outro
thank you for watching :)
#tekken #tekkentag #fightinggames

[@Ergeniz]

The PS2 version does have differences to the arcade gameplay wise. Some combos do/don't work between versions and Armor King's infinite back grab for time outs was removed for the console.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Ahh my mistake, I didn’t notice during my comparisons. I apologize. Thank you for correcting me!

[@baronwest]

In addition to A.King's "handcuffs" being removed, Kunimitsu's Kunai had it's length shortened, making db2 not hit grounded opponents anymore and making her ffn2 worse in the PS2 version.

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

The outfit rant is not irrelevant. It's incredibly important when you look at the ridiculous custom outfits these days.. and yes people really wore cool stuff like that in the late 90s

[@jds0798]

God dammit, tekken deserves all the love in the world man.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

The pinnacle of game design fr

[@TexasHollowEarth]

@JuiceboxJoints - I'm still hoping we can get a proper Tekken Force Mode that's worthy of Tekken 4's. I played SO much T4 on PS2.

[@xlol2429]

Ngl u embodied what every gen z person who wishes they could of experienced those arcade glory days w vid this will probs stick wit me for a minute great video completely conveys why tekken and tag specifically are the glory days of tekken I hope we get anotha tag game hopefully RIP AMERICAN ARCADES

[@dhivaansalig6398]

I'm a Gen Z and I played Tekken Tag in the arcade, I also played Tekken 3.

[@Jordan_Kazama]

The game that made me fall in love with this franchise... Unforgettable !!

[@RosyTheRascal15]

One of my most played PS2 games of all time. I love Tekken Tag Tournament. I played the arcade version religiously at my local Peter Piper Pizza back in the early 2000s. My cousin had a PS2 he had this game, MGS2, and Twisted Metal Black. Good times.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I’m jealous you got to experience the actual arcade hardware, and yea the PS2 is still the goat console 23 years later 😭 Thank you for sharing bro!

[@TexasHollowEarth]

I played the arcade version alot, as well 👍. I played it at a Kroger by my cousin, at a 2 story mall, & even at a shitty goth club! I rented a Japanese PS2 and Tekken Tag from a somewhat local import shop so I could play this game early 👊. Not sure if people are aware, but the U.S. version got some AA applied to fix the nasty jaggies on characters in the Japanese version! Little shit like that really impressed me, that the devs would take the time to FURTHER enhance the game! Been playin Tekken since T2 in arcades. I couldn't get into T1... it was trash. King is my main.... always has been. I play a shitload of characters, tho. As weaksauce as Tekken 7 is, it still ended up alot better than Soul Calibur 6.

[@Rogue_Innocence]

I was the same man my laundry place had an arcade of this and i played it all the time

[@TMoney-wt1cw]

Peter Piper Pizza… wow I haven’t heard that in a long long time lol

[@parasectkazuyabandicoot5360]

As an old man who been playing Tekken since the launch of Tekken 2, super cool that a fresh face also appreciates original Tag. I love the Ling stage song so much. Also great writing/delivery on the video. It just kept getting better bringing up Project X Zone? Daaaamn.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I’m so glad an OG Tekken player was able to find enjoyment in my video! And thank you for the compliments on the aspects of the video itself, it means a lot! 🙏🏼

[@FAMCHAMP]

Ayyye I've been playing since 2 also lol

[@SleightSoda]

Great video. I used to own an arcade cabinet of Tekken Tag Tournament, and when you plugged it in it would say "good morning." I still miss that machine.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I love the good mornings that all the Tekken cabs had.

[@omaisgee123]

good video but damn, you failed to mention the iconic intro. i used to watch it over and over, and it prompted my obsession with the game. very stylish shit.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I actually had written an entire section dedicated to it, but I cut it since I felt like the video was getting way too long. Looking back, I should’ve at least mentioned it since I agree, that shit is iconic and absolutely amazing. I’m sorry to disappoint, but I’m glad you enjoyed the rest of the video.

[@omaisgee123]

@JuiceboxJoints The video was awesome. I wasn't disappointed just being picky. Much love!

[@brianpbillingsley3687]

This was extremely well written! For somebody who wasn't even there you describe the game like it just came out. Except without the whining. Does this old (ish) man's heart good. 😌

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you very much sir! I’m happy I was able to do it justice 🙏🏼

[@Peter-the-Angry]

Yeah that's all you can say but you clearly not saying anything on the skill, music and the presentation to play, because you can't.

[@brianpbillingsley3687]

@@Peter-the-Angry Bruh, who Infinite juggled you? Don't hate, just celebrate.

[@dameTHEname]

Man I remember being in 5th grade back in like '00 or '01 sitting in class with Eddy's stage theme stuck in my head on repeat litterly staring at the clock counting down the hours that I could go home and play TEKKEN TAG!!! Now that's nostalgia but it feels like yesterday....WOW!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

It’s so addicting, I spent an entire hour zoning out just listening to it on repeat lmao.

[@dameTHEname]

Yep I also liked how you pointed out the grass texture on Eddy's stage because yes can tell you in real time that was actually a big deal at that time lol!

[@manaleek4800]

Tekken tag was one my first ps2 games back in 2002. Watching this video really brought back the nostalgia that I hold dear to my heart. playing against my older brothers at the time was some of the best memories of my life.

[@DAonYT]

Some of my fondest memories as an 11 year old was having enough quarters to go a few rounds in TTT at the movie theater. This game scratched an itch that no other fighter could at the time.

[@stingerlvl3]

Hehe same for me at the mall and I was the same age

[@JohnnyTsoonami]

This was such a good video. Your demeanor gave me early 00s vibes. I’m 34 now so I lived it. I’m subbing🤙🏽

[@homeoftek5844]

I'm 35. I bet you remember how big the arcade scene was back in the 90s and early 00s. Those were some good times

[@JohnnyTsoonami]

@@homeoftek5844 heck yeah! We used to go to this Nickel Arcade and it was loud and fun. The huge Marvel vs Capcom 2 arcade was the standout.

[@homeoftek5844]

@@JohnnyTsoonami MvC2 was another game I played in the arcades and was dying to own before I got it along with Tag 1. And just like with Tag 1, the chase was better than the catch. MvC2 is a great game, don't get me wrong. But it seemingly has more quantity than quality. I still ended up enjoying MvC1 the most because it has a edgy 90s aura to it and while the MvC1 roster was small, every character had their own unique mechanics. The chase was better than the catch with Tag 1 for obvious reason. Which is the console version looking and feeling nothing like the edgy arcade version

[@partycrasher854]

I was 13 when I played TTT on the PS2 and let me tell you, this game was the PlayStation's way of saying welcome to the next gen of consoles! I absolutely loved this game. I used to play with my older brother and his friends who are now in their 50s and we still reminisce about it. Thank you for this video its so touching to see a the young blood appreciate this game. And this video gets an instant like because of the Julia appreciation. Coming from a Julia main, you are a man of culture. Keep these videos coming you got something special. Also yes people did dress like king( no jaguar mask) and eddy in the 90s!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts man, I appreciate it! I see you with the Yoshimitsu Tekken 4 pfp! Oh and when I did that corny joke “idk if people wore shit like this in the 90’s”, I meant Yoshi’s funky suit lmaoo

[@derp7osoup]

God damn man i cant wait to see the amount of fighting games youll cover or just discuss. i dont even know tekken but this video was really enjoyable

[@KALAIII1]

Haven't played none of the TTTs, so this vid was very informative and entertaining to me. Keep it up, would love to see more essays from you, big guy

[@JuiceboxJoints]

It makes me very happy to hear that…thank you!

[@daytonaspringer6785]

Bro best Tekken Tag Retro I’ve seen on KZbin yet !!! Cant wait to see more

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Ayeee thank you very much bro‼️

[@thoracics]

i love your creativity, this is definitely a channel i see gaining way more traction soon, you deserve it ! quality content and amazing editing. looking forward to more videos !!!! - ri

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Ayee thank you for all the words of encouragement bro! 💙

[@FGCDean]

Yo this vid needs to blow up! Very informative and well put together. You just earned a sub

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you for the kind words man! Much appreciated! 🙏🏼

[@yuanjohnson5812]

Great nostalgia! This is a jewel of a video bro 👌 👏

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you sm bro! 🙌🏼

[@RGV_FALCO]

Fun lookback at a childhood favorite lol, this game is definitely among the elites when it comes to 3D fighters, and still a blast to play (and cheese) today. Also, sorry to hear about the scrapped video, I could tell you were very passionate about putting it together, but I definitely understand where you were coming from when it came to giving it a rest, there's no shame in it! Looking forward to future vids, dawg!!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

My bro thank you for watching! I’m glad you agree this game has aged extremely well. Oh and your help with that video was extremely appreciated. Would love to collab on anything else in the future! 👊🏼

[@OKNewman]

This might be my favorite rundown of Tag 1. Nice work.

[@homeoftek5844]

I feel the same way. As a Millennial who's still keeping up with the times, i find it interesting like to see Gen Z dive into our generation

[@MakeBackgroundPlayFree]

Glad to find your channel dude. Funny as hell

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you!

[@bashpotato3292]

Bro keep this content man I thought you had at least 300k subs with how good the quality of your video is the chill vibe talking about tt1 with the music in the background it was great

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you for the words of encouragement dawg! I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@Dirronsaninyoface]

Another banger from the juice man. I loved this game, and would really like to see some others as how up in T8 from this....mainly Alex!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Yes dude. I want Alex and Wang to come back.

[@MattTheHuman9]

This is one of the few games in the series I’ve never played and this video made me wanna try it, especially cause Tag 2 is one of my favs in the series so. Also liked your minimalist style of editing, keep it it up :)

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Tag 2 is such a good feel game, I love it. And thank you very much! I appreciate it!

[@josephretucci350]

Tekken Tag 1 is my favorite Tekken and most likely always will be. Great video.

[@NK-du7kp]

video was fire keep ‘em comin homie!

[@ShivamYadav-fp1hb]

what an amazing video! :D

[@cruzloops]

Great video bro, I'm looking forward for the next one g

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I really appreciate that!

[@Noir_Man]

Excellent video fam. Keep it up 👍

[@KaibaMinajj]

Yeah, this video fye, subscribed.

[@Metaljunkiie]

u need more views for this bro, ur funny as hell and creative as hell, i love this video!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Hey thank you very much bro, it makes my day to hear that!

[@carsonschutter]

Hey great work keep it up! You earned my sub fr. I'm excited to see your next video as well as watch the past couple you have made. I'll keep my eyes peeled in the future for a Patreon page, seriously this is great content and it would be a shame to see die.

[@haydenochoa3856]

Xaiyou’s theme is 🔥🔥👌👌

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Aux worthy.

[@akilal2326]

Banger video mate! Never realized how good Tag 1 music is.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Check out the arcade soundtrack too!

[@JeffreyOmen]

Great video mane I fucking love Tag 1, for all that it is. Can't wait to see the new videos man.

[@eggggg00]

keep on grinding my man, vids are fun so far!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I’m glad to hear it! Thank you for the support! 🙏🏼

[@scorpzgca]

What trip down memory lane Tekken Tag Tournnament was my first Tekken game this was an awesome deep dive

[@zanybolone]

This was a damn good video, keep up the good work 👏 .

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you!

[@rey20011]

nice video man really good presentation and research and the ost and music you use so chilling you could make your videos around 20 minutes and it will be perfect, well done.

[@cricker1998]

Great beginning there with tekken bowl, loved the hell out of that. I was born in '98 so I'm not old just yet but I played the hell out of Tag1 with my brother on the PS2. I'm glad even younger people can still enjoy these classics

[@TheYoungwisdom]

I love how you edit bro. Keep it up

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you!

[@VanitasTV]

I’m subscribing to you, because very rare do I watch one of these and feel the need to actually play the game again. Good lookin out bro 🤘🏾

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you very much bro! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! 🙌🏼 Go ahead and boot it up again, it’ll feel as good to play as the last time you did.

[@brandeno919]

Everyone theme in this game was lit and it’s back when Jin was likeable and the combo moves and the rivalry’s who would fight after you won or hit continue 😂

[@fazares]

Cool video..very informative..im an OG player since 1995 (TK1) and i pretty much adore TTT ^^

[@KyeCreates]

Ouhh nice video bro! I was fixing to do a zoomer's retrospective on Virtua Fighter so it's nice to see a video similar 👍

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Hey thank you very much bro! Let me know when you finish that video! I’d love to check it out as someone who wants to get into Virtua Fighter more 🙌🏼

[@npc_blob1609]

SO fucking glad someone else recognizes how hard eddy's theme rinses

[@trulgn]

I learnt so much that I didn't know from your video. And I'm a tekken fanboy

[@unLuckyFetus]

Dope. Going from having to play /practice at home on Tekken 3 for PS1 to TTT on the PS2 was just, magical. I can't express or even begin to explain how big of a deal this was on so many levels for a Tekken player at the time, you young ass scrubs just had to have been there. You did an amazing job breaking it down & looking back at TTT homie, loved the writting & editing work too. 11:20 funny as hell😂 👿Good shit 🤜🤛🤝

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you so much dawg! I’m glad that you approve! 🫡

[@missmoanypants]

8:24 MINE TOO! I’m definitely watching a video of all their continue screen interactions after this one.

[@WRCD247]

So many quarters dropped in this at the local arcade. Money matches, shit talking, so many good memories. Wish I could go back and get a few more games in. Thanks for making this video bro.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

No, thank YOU for watching! 🙏🏼

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

Devil was a gene since Tekken 2.. albeit a gene that connects someone to an archonic/devil force.

[@muxperience]

Sick vid, liked the personal style and knowledge, wasn't a wiki dump or anything.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Glad to hear that 👍🏼

[@JagoShogun]

My reflexes aren't what they've used to be, but my appreciation for fighters like Tek will never change. Keep on zoomin'.

[@ThankYouForPlayingPodcast]

Entertaining video. 14:24 - 14:34 Hilarious. Hope to see more of these.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏼

[@therrfuin7897]

Genuinely my favorite tekken game. It really has a perfect aesthetic imo and the game feels great to play for a classic tekken game

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Well put

[@kgthesupreme713]

No lie, this game had some of the best OSTs in a Tekken game.

[@Azazel5021]

Great video. I've never played TTT myself. Gotta check it out one day

[@ProfessorSkinwerd]

Using the Tetsujin bonk as a censor was hilarious, subbed.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I knew it was the right move

[@StEvUgnIn]

Transitions are great.

[@alexandersellers4683]

Dope video dude. You're a lot of fun to watch. That Sakura video sounds like it would be great. Hope you cover some Parasite Eve cinematics in that next video.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you! That means a lot to me! And of course, you already know the opera scene is a must!

[@mikaela5938]

i loved doing bowling w Bryan bc you got to see his robot eye

[@TexasHollowEarth]

This video has so much depth! I really appreciate all this detailed info. I'm def gonna pay it a revisit. Think I'll fire up Tekken Tag on the PS3 soon 😎👍

[@JuiceboxJoints]

You won’t be disappointed!

[@TexasHollowEarth]

Thanks for the reply. I'd love to see you cover Soul Edge and Tekken 4, since you prefer 3D fighters. I spent shitloads of time on both of those. I love Soul Calibur 1 and 2, but couldn't get into 3, and only casually played SC4. 5 was trash, and 6 just feels incomplete and has wack dlc characters, except for Hwang.... who was too little; Too late. I just wanted Lizardman to make it in! I'm sure you'll take off organically with more content, please keep it comin.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Tekken 4 is actually my favorite fighting game of all time, so I plan on making a video on that one wayyyy later in the future once I believe I could make it the best Tekken 4 video on KZbin. I do plan on doing Soul Edge tho! Also, thanks for believing in me. Your words are appreciated. 🙏🏼

[@TexasHollowEarth]

@JuiceboxJoints - 👊😎.... love Tekken 4! Played a bootleg of the import, hardcore until the U.S. version finally dropped.... used to have to wait like a year for a U.S. fighter to make it over from Japan! That T4 Force mode + the main game's wall mechanics both need to make a return in T8, but I'm not holding my breath. T8 looks like a mixed bag, so far. I've played every Tekken in arcades, up until T5... after that, newer cabs were rare in my area. I did see T6 in an arcade here once. Didn't play it, tho. Too bad more younger dudes aren't as open-minded about classic fighters as you are.... props on having some taste yo 👍!

[@tseremymon5925]

Nice vid. Nice FLCL music.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Real

[@AntonioGarcia-zy5rs]

Your voice is chill af really dig that

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Hey thank you! Sometimes I feel unsure about the vocals, so I’m glad you fw it 👍🏼

[@pescharliearchive]

Great video. Here before the inevitable 50k subs 👍

[@JuiceboxJoints]

50k me? Impossible. But thank you so much for the support sir 🙏🏼

[@pierrelewis6819]

What it comes to, true ogre, it's a Chimera.

[@bohdanherasymenko7569]

I cannot imagine this dude raging when playing, that's how chill he seems

[@danegerdane]

Good video

[@DTownNash]

Nobody: Yoshimitsu theme: no eyes, no ears, no nose, no mouth, no mind, no body, no shape, no shape.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Such a banger

[@Bimbo-Balls]

Man I miss this game so much 😭

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

Lmao dawg, wonderful retrospective! I was prolly your age when this shit dropped, and I remember the impact well. Good old days G

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Forgot to reply, but thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it as an OG 🙏🏼

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

@@JuiceboxJoints You're welcome, bro! Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏾 You gonna make it big on KZbin for sure, I look forward to it

[@dittm3r]

After watching this, I guess America's future isn't as fckd as I once thought. Our president might call people "brah" but he will have profound appreciation for Tekken Tag Tournament.

[@SuperFusionAJ93]

9:10-9:20 Understatement of the decade

[@kenagi7882]

Sick!

[@grutsthefoodman3645]

I still got my greatest hits copy and a pristine copy from a friend to this very day.

[@SaltedMallows]

As a tekken old head thanks for this video. Its important to remember the history

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Yessir 🙏🏼

[@coldshield21musicworld59]

Baek doo San in tekken tag tournament 1 the best looking baek to me that was when he was young But I wish tekken tag tournament was canon

[@JuiceboxJoints]

He’s also young in Tekken 2!

[@holden6104]

There are very few people around who played this game in the arcades when the competitive scene was first starting to take root. To those people, this will always be the best Tekken game.

[@LINKchris87]

TTT2 and MGS2 were my first PS2 games. As a 12 year old I was STUNNED by the graphics and the spectacle. Good times.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I can’t imagine how crazy it was to witness the graphical leap from the PS1 to the PS2 era!

[@LINKchris87]

@@JuiceboxJoints It certainly was. I used to think MGS1 looked great back then. Then I saw 2 and my brain flipped. It felt almost unreal.

[@ministeruzi6156]

I played this game and tekken 4 as a kid from my dads and mom ps2 what got me to fighting games i still love them to this day

[@planetexpressfry]

Keep it up compa

[@sdotscheckmeout]

12:28 Forest Law is the unsung hero of tekken. That was my guy. Thank you marshall

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Yuhh hopefully we see him again in the mainline games.

[@GuileWinQuote]

Another Juicebox banger..............

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you for the support Mr. WinQuote 🙏🏼

[@bungieman2810]

So the story of this game is basically this: So there's this JoJos stand that somehow just exists. The stand posesses people and grows limbs by absorbing it's user. The stand's user manages to give the stand stomach cancer and explodes it from the inside creating a jumbo size serving of spaghetti. Man this series is wild.

[@nugget3327]

Tekken Tag 1 was my first fighting game along with KOF 02 UM ever, I know it’s not a perfect fighting game but I have fond memories of playing it along with the time I spent with my uncle who bought me the games, it was such a great game and I think it still is to this day.

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Sweet memories.

[@fillfreire2169]

LOVE THIS VIDEO!

[@Qballiz2kool]

“Everyone besides the michima’s are a joke nowadays” Sadly your not wrong.

[@christopherpease8998]

I'm so glad I accidentally found this video... love it

[@JuiceboxJoints]

I’m so glad you took time out of your day to watch it…thank you!

[@VanitasTV]

Nah this is the one. I’ll never forget hearing those initial piano keys when I fired it up on my PS2 for the first time. Great character selection, great fighting, great additional modes, and great soundtrack. It didn’t have to be groundbreaking because it was just fun. That’s what games are losing these days. Fun. You pop games like this in thinking you’re just gonna play for an hour or two and next thing you know you’re like “I should go to sleep but 30 more minutes won’t hurt,” which always turns into an extra hour.

[@maxilin3729]

Great video! More....

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

Anna has some Mishima moves because she works as an assassin for the Mishima zaibatsu so we can assume she's had some training from them.

[@sailorsteam2845]

Swag video!

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Thank you so much for your support! 🙏🏼

[@9000joser]

Liked and Subcribed great video

[@JuiceboxJoints]

Appreciate it!

[@ennio929]

One of the best Tekken game for sure

[@mikaela5938]

it was missing dr b outside of him being in the background of bowling which seemed odd to me

[@DoomyRei]

Tekken tag is awesome I played it as a kid so much nostalgia

[@_Tizoc_]

Games insane gold