TEKKEN 8
Last updated: 2025-05-14
- Stunning graphics, visuals, and customization options.
- Engaging story mode and training features.
- Accessible, deep gameplay mechanics for all skill levels.
- Severe character and system imbalance issues.
- Lacks depth, feels repetitive, and unrewarding.
- Inconsistent PC performance and netcode.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 50%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 34%
- Protest reviews
- 16%
- 36%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 64%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 2052
- Negative points
- 4633
- Gameplay points
- 440
- Perf. points
- 196
- Rec. points
- 1181
- Misc points
- 215
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Stunning, upgraded graphics and visuals | The game boasts significantly improved graphics over previous installments, with detailed character models, vibrant stages, and fluid animations. The upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 is evident, creating a visually stunning experience. This makes the game more appealing and immersive for players. | 42% |
| Excellent training and replay features | Tekken 8 offers robust training and replay features that are invaluable for both new and experienced players. The practice mode is comprehensive, and the replay system allows players to analyze matches, identify mistakes, and even take control to explore different options, making it easier to learn and improve. | 40% |
| Engaging story mode and content | Tekken 8 provides a wealth of single-player content, including a story mode that is engaging and cinematic. The game offers various modes and challenges to keep players entertained offline. This makes the game enjoyable for those who prefer solo play or want to practice before going online. | 37% |
| Accessible, deep gameplay mechanics | Tekken 8 is more accessible to newcomers, with simplified controls and mechanics that make it easier to pick up and play. The game still offers depth and complexity for experienced players, rewarding skill and knowledge. This balance makes the game enjoyable for a wide range of players, regardless of their skill level. | 35% |
| Great, customizable soundtrack and music | The game features a diverse and customizable soundtrack, including tracks from previous Tekken games. The music complements the atmosphere of each stage and moment, enhancing the overall gaming experience. This allows players to tailor the audio to their preferences and evoke nostalgia. | 33% |
| Diverse roster and welcoming community | Tekken 8 features a diverse roster of characters, each with unique movesets, playstyles, and personalities. The game is welcoming to both casual and pro players. The community seems nice, with a lot of information available for new players and active character-specific Discord servers. | 33% |
| Extensive character customization options | Tekken 8 offers extensive character customization options, allowing players to personalize their fighters' outfits, colors, and accessories. The ability to freely change parts of an item/clothing to any color is a great feature. This allows for creative expression and unique character designs. | 31% |
| Innovative Ghost and Arcade modes | The game includes innovative modes like Ghost Battle and Arcade Quest, which enhance the player experience and provide practical training. Ghost Mode allows players to fight against AI opponents that mimic the playstyles of other players, while Arcade Quest offers a comprehensive tutorial through a story mode. | 31% |
| Continuous updates and balancing | The game receives continuous updates and patches to address balance issues and improve the overall experience. The developers are responsive to player feedback and actively work to refine the game. This ensures that the game remains balanced and enjoyable over time. | 30% |
| Initially fun and enjoyable | The reviewer initially had fun with the game. Playing with a friend makes the game enjoyable for about 3 hours a week. The game can be fun as long as you aren't fighting the 'bullshit gimmick characters'. | 4% |
| Satisfying combat and move mastery | Mastering character moves is very satisfying. The combat feels good when it works. Learning to counter specific moves felt rewarding. The impact of hits feels very satisfying. | 2% |
| Improved character designs | Character costume redesigns are a welcome addition. Some reworkings of Characters are actually interesting. Character customization is better than ever, offering more options to change characters as desired. | 2% |
| Positive changes in Season 2 | Season 2 brought positive changes like a ranking system overhaul, the ability to step from crouch to both sides, and combo realignment. Some character balance changes in Season 2 are appreciated. | 2% |