Tekken 8 Review: "An Epic Cliff That's Easier For New Players To Scale"

23.01.2024 - 15:27 / screenrant.com / An Epic

With comes yet another King of Iron Fist tournament, earth-shaking family drama, and incredibly complex mechanics that are easier to enjoy than ever. Many popular fighting game franchises have seen a resurgence with arguably their best entries. WhileBandai Namco Studios has taken steps to make the best entry for new fans to try, it's still one of the most intricate fighters in gaming.

The franchise's complex movesets can be easier to master with a new Specialty control option, and deeper tutorials than ever make 's latest entry welcoming for new players. The large variety of modes includes deep dives into each character for training, story, and customization that can easily fill hundreds of hours for players who want to experience it all. Several steps have been taken so new players can climb the steep learning curve that is the cliff.

Simplified control schemes have become a trend in many modern fighting games. introduces Special controls that allow players to easily pull off signature attacks, throws, and air combos with a simple button press. Unlike the other simplified control schemes in the genre, 's «Special Style» uses the same attacks of a character instead of having AI decide which attacks from a character's extensive moveset to use. However, they can be turned on and off in a battle with a single button, and input customization options are still 100% interchangeable, providing more gameplay options than previous games.

One of the fighting genre's all-time greats returns with an excellent, accessible entry.

New gameplay mechanics include the Heat System, which can unlock extra abilities and help deliver huge chunks of damage against opponents. It can be used once a round to upgrade their fighter's performance with a power boost that can damage guarding foes. For casual players, the Heat System is a helpful addition that can turn the tide of a losing battle. While there are multiple special moves for each character, flashy ultimate attacks can be executed with a single button press after health hits a low point, so even inexperienced players can see the best-looking attacks in the series.

Previous games have sported excellent customization options both cosmetically and through gameplay. has continued that trend and then some. Every playable character and their controls can be highly customized. Various cosmetic options include different clothing, hairstyles, and accessories. Some characters can be changed so much that they become unrecognizable when fighting other opponents online or another player's ghosts. Customized fighters can even learn the player's style and be uploaded into 's servers as Ghosts to challenge other players in multiple modes and help the player train their abilities in