Tekken: Dark Resurrection review

Tekken: Dark Resurrection is the fighting game pick for a PSP library. Namco Bandai Games America shipped it to North American stores on July 25, 2006, and a used UMD now lists at $22.99 at DKOldies. Namco Bandai's release, which we read as reposted by Gaming Nexus because the original page is gone, lists two new fighters, Lili and Dragunov, the return of Armor King, and fan favorites such as Jin, Paul, Steve and Kazuya. It promises double the customizable items of Tekken 5, the Tekken Bowling and Gold Rush mini-games and wireless ad-hoc battles. A Ghost infrastructure mode let players upload and download ghost fighter data over the internet and compare ranks, which relied on network services from 2006. It ranks below the single-player picks because two-player matches need a second PSP and the fighting system takes practice. Arcade mode and mini-games still give solo players plenty to do.

Who it is for

Fighting game fans and friends who want head-to-head matches on two PSPs.

Price

Used PSP UMD from $22.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Price: $22.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• New fighters Lili and Dragunov, plus the return of Armor King
• Double the customizable items of Tekken 5
• Tekken Bowling and Gold Rush mini-games
• Wireless ad-hoc battles
• Ghost infrastructure mode to upload and download ghost fighter data

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Regular used price of $22.99
• Strength: Fan favorites Jin, Paul, Steve and Kazuya are in the roster
• Strength: Mini-games add variety beyond fights
• Weakness: The Ghost online mode depended on 2006 network services
• Weakness: Head-to-head play needs a second PSP
• Weakness: Fighting game depth takes time to learn

Key facts

• Publisher (North America): Namco Bandai Games America
• North American release: July 25, 2006
• New characters: Lili and Dragunov
• Returning character: Armor King
• Source: Namco Bandai press release as reposted by Gaming Nexus

Where it ranks

Tekken: Dark Resurrection is No. 7 in our Best PSP Games of All Time verdict.