Tekken 8 Review: The Final Showdown of the Mishima Saga

Welcome back to MovieAnimeX ! Today we are going to review the most anticipated game Tekken 8. So without wasting any time, let’s get started but before we start, this review may contain spoilers of Tekken 8: So Spoiler Alert.

1.Ratings:

  • MovieAnimeX:- 10/10
  • IGN:- 9/10
  • Steam:- 9/10
  • PC World:- 4.5/10
  • Metacritic: 92%

2.Introduction:

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The most recent entry in Bandai Namco’s legendary fighting game series is called Tekken 8. Ultimately ends the Mishima saga, which has served as the franchise’s central plot from its beginning. There are more than 50 characters in Tekken 8, and each has a different fighting style and set of techniques. A wide range of game modes are also available, including the cinematic story mode, online ranked battles, arcade mode, practice mode, and customization mode. The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC can all play Tekken 8.

3.The Story:

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The Dark Awakens, the story mode of Tekken 8, follows the thrilling conclusion of the decades-long fight between father and son Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima. The narrative mode is broken up into many chapters, each of which centers on a different person or set of characters. Action-packed sequences and combat abound in the narrative mode, some of which feature unique mechanics or circumstances. Aside from branching routes, the story mode offers numerous endings based on the decisions you make during the game. In addition to providing a satisfying and emotional conclusion to the Mishima storyline, the story mode lays the groundwork for the Tekken series’ future.

4.The Gameplay:

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5.The Good:

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The excellent fighting game Tekken 8 has a ton of complexity and variation. Combat is dynamic and flexible, rewarding both talent and ingenuity. The Heat system and recovered health are two new elements added to the game. While the Heat system enables you to reach a powered-up state that improves your offense and unlocks new techniques, the recoverable health allows you to assault your opponent and retrieve part of the health you lost. These mechanics push you to be more forceful and proactive while also giving the fights a fresh level of excitement and strategy.The massive and different roster, the several game types, the online features, and the personalization choices all contribute to the game’s amount of content and replay ability. The game operates well on all platforms and boasts amazing visuals and sound.

6.The Bad:

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Tekken 8 is not without its flaws, however. The game’s biggest issue is its netcode, which is inconsistent and unreliable. The online matches often suffer from lag, input delay, and disconnections, which can ruin the experience and frustrate the players. But it has no major flaws. It may difficult to play for new players but after some certain amount of time they can play easily.

7.Conclusion:

The amazing fighting game Tekken 8 lives up to its hype as the ultimate installment of the Tekken series. It appeals to both die-hard fans and casual viewers alike because of its lovely fusion of nostalgia and creativity. Its gameplay is rich and varied, its roster is large and diversified, and its narrative mode is exciting and captivating. It also has some faults, including a weak customizing feature, bugs and glitches, bad netcode, and balancing concerns. These problems, meanwhile, have no impact on the game’s positive aspects, and they are fixable or improveable going forward. Tekken 8 is one of the greatest games of 2024 and a must-play for fans of fighting games.

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