Tarkatan
The Alien’s Tarkatan variation is all about the blade attacks and keeping it close and fierce. There are no distractions or ranged attacks here, just speed and power. Unlike the other two variations, though, Tarkatan can actually close the gap between itself and an opponent thanks to Tarkatan Fury. This rush attack can cover a little more than half the screen, putting you within striking distance. It can also be altered to perform a different attack once in range.
Every other ability relies on speed and juggling as Alien traps opponents in a whirlwind of tail and blade strikes. The lack of acid and range means you’ll have to constantly rush an enemy if you want to win, but each move delivers multiple hits and can lift adversaries off of their feat. That means the closer you are, the safer you are. If you’re a skittish fighter, definitely do not use this variation.
Tarkatan Special Moves (commands given for PS4 from a right facing position):
- Tarkatan Rush – Left, Right, Triangle (can be enhanced with R2)
- Straight Slice – Square
- Painful Slam – Triangle
- Blade sweep – Circle
- Nail and Impale – L1
- Enhance – R2
- Chop Chop – Down, Left, Square (can be enhanced with R2)
- Blade Spin – Down, Left, Triangle (can be enhanced with R2)
