- Fighting, Action
Tekken 8 is a 3D fighting game and the eighth main installment in the Tekken series, notable for being the first entry to debut on home consoles rather than in arcades. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game introduces the "Heat" system, which rewards aggressive play by granting enhanced moves and chip damage while in an activated state, and replaces the prior "Screw" mechanic with "Tornado" hits.
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- contemporarynostalgic
- earnestironic
- intimateepic
- classical in formformally daring
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EurogamerLewis ParkerJan 20245/5Tekken 8 is a marked improvement over Tekken 7 and a perfectly executed balancing act, keeping older players happy while revealing its trademark freedom to newcomers.
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GamesRadar+Oscar Taylor-KentJan 20245/5 starsTekken 8 has a depth to it that can feel overwhelming. But it's also a game that doesn't force you to take it all in at once.
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VG247Connor MakarJan 20245/5 starsTekken 8 is a faster, hyper, and fuller package than before. A must-grab for fighting enthusiasts.
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StevivorSteve WrightJan 20247/10Tekken 8 will surely impress fans but I struggled to connect with it like I have Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6. There's no denying it's a feast for the senses and is full of stuff to do... but if you're like me and haven't found Tekken memorable despite playing it across many years and many platforms, that's unlikely to change here.
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GameSpotJason FanelliJan 20248/10A new aggressive fighting system and a healthy cast of characters make Tekken 8 pack a powerful punch.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Released
- January 26, 2024
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Time to beat
- 7 h rushed · 25 h completionist
IGDB rating 8.2/10 from 131 ratings.
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