Nina Williams and Paul Phoenix are the two iconic characters who have been consistently playable in all thirteen major Tekken video games released to date.
Enduring Fighters: Nina Williams and Paul Phoenix
Both Nina Williams and Paul Phoenix have maintained an uninterrupted presence across every main installment of the Tekken series. Their continuous inclusion highlights their status as foundational characters within the acclaimed fighting game franchise.
- Nina Williams: An enigmatic and dangerous assassin, Nina has been a staple since the very first Tekken game. She is renowned for her unique martial arts style, which incorporates Aikido and bone-breaking techniques, making her a formidable and fan-favorite character.
- Paul Phoenix: A hot-headed, American martial artist specializing in Judo, Paul has also appeared in every main game. Known for his distinctive upright hairstyle and powerful one-hit knockouts, his ongoing quest to prove he's the "toughest in the universe" has made him a humorous and enduring presence.
The Legacy of King
While Nina and Paul are unique in their continuous playable presence as the same character iteration, King has also appeared in all Tekken games, albeit with an important distinction. The character of King has been represented by two different individuals over the series' history, both adopting the persona of a jaguar-masked professional wrestler:
- King I: This character was the original King, appearing in the first two Tekken games.
- King II: Following the demise of the first King, a successor character took on the mantle from Tekken 3 onwards, continuing the legacy and participating in all subsequent titles. This King is also an orphan from the original King's orphanage, inspired to take up the mask and continue his predecessor's work.
This makes King a consistently present archetype and a core part of the Tekken universe, but not the exact same character throughout every single game in the same way Nina and Paul are.
Summary of Consistent Character Appearances
Here's a quick overview of the characters noted for their full Tekken game appearances:
| Character | Continuous Playable Presence (Same Character) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nina Williams | Yes | Has been playable in all 13 major Tekken games. |
| Paul Phoenix | Yes | Has been playable in all 13 major Tekken games. |
| King | No (different iterations) | Appeared in all games, but as King I (Tekken 1-2) and King II (Tekken 3-present). |
For more detailed information on the extensive roster of the Tekken series, you can refer to resources like the Characters of the Tekken series on Wikipedia.
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