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Tekken 8 is finally here – the newest and highly anticipated installment in the iconic fighting game franchise of Tekken. Since Tekken 7 was released on PS4, Windows, and Xbox One back in 2017, Tekken 8 is now available for the generation of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This has brought a lot of attention to the title – not just from veteran players looking to get back to the arena, but also from newbies who want to dive into the lore of Kazuya, Jin, and some sweet throwing-someone-off-a-cliff <\/em>action. Does it live up to the hype and justify its price tag? Here’s our Tekken 8 review <\/strong>that may help you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tekken 8 Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the age of arcades, fighting games used to be mainstream and all the rage. Over the years, though, the arcade machine culture seems to be slowly on its way out, but the rage for Tekken lives on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tekken 8 Story – Good vs Evil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Continuing the conflict of Tekken, Tekken 8’s story mode (The Dark Awakens) is all about the rivalry between Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima and the consequences of past events. Jin is hell-bent on taking down his menacing father Kazuya, who is well on his way to achieving total control of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re jumping into this franchise for the first time and have no idea what happened before – don’t worry! There’s a whole recap in the game that you can watch to understand everything you need to know about the Mishima family from Tekken 1 to 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note that the story will only <\/em>make its intended impact if you know what happened before; so watching recaps is a must. This is because it’s crucial to know the influence of Jin’s mother, the Mishima bloodline, the Devil Gene’s impact, and how it intertwines with each character’s personal agenda. The story on its own isn’t complex or confusing \u2014 it’s the classic good vs evil formula, but one that will stay with you if you love the characters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tekken 8 starts with an exciting fight in a city street but soon, the conflict escalates with all fighters being involved in the war. Who fights on whose side?<\/em><\/strong> You’ll have to play the game to find out every character’s motivations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole saga of 15 Chapters is over in around 3 to 4 hours<\/strong>, which feels short, but it will make you hyped for Tekken 9. And yes, this includes some riveting twists and turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s an addictive story that will make it hard for you to pause \u2014 each fight is more interesting than the one before. During the King of Iron Fist Tournament<\/strong>, you choose your fighter, as you try to defeat others and get the coveted top spot. And just when you thought you’ve seen it all, the 1v1 fights turn into a ‘1 vs many<\/strong>‘ battle<\/strong>, which was a lot of fun, albeit sometimes hard to control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The story, overall, is immersive, the characters are interesting, and I’d like to give a special mention to the dialogues – they’re effective and intriguing. However, I am still<\/em> not sure how they understand each other as they speak their native languages. Is there an implanted translator at play or are they just that talented and multilingual?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the story will keep you hooked till the end, and while not perfect in comparison to some of Tekken’s previous campaign modes, it surely doesn’t disappoint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tekken 8 Roster – A Fighter for Every Playstyle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Tekken 8 roster of fighters vying to be the King of Iron Fist is pretty amazing.<\/strong> Among the 32 characters in the base roster, there are new fighters like Reina and Azucena <\/strong>with most being returning characters like Leroy, Hwoarang, Yoshimitsu, and many more. There’s someone to master for every playstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For example, you have the popular Nina Williams<\/strong>, the Irish assassin, skilled in various fighting styles, Paul Phoenix<\/strong>, the American martial artist, known for his flashy and powerful moves, Jack-8<\/strong>, the cyborg fighter, and Victor Chevalier<\/strong>, a cybernetically enhanced soldier with unknown allegiances. We can’t forget Panda and Kuma<\/strong>, they’re there to not only add diversity to the roster but also smash you into the ground with pure brute force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My favorites to play with are Jin, Victor, King, Yoshimitsu, Azucena, and Reina but as of now, I’d consider myself a Jin Kazama main because I guess I’m always rooting for the brooding hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, this blend of old and new promises to satisfy both returning fans and those seeking fresh fighting experiences.<\/strong> Each character has a unique personality, style, and as the youngins say these days – rizz.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players who’ve been on the journey since the first game are going to be wowed by how things have evolved and improved to date; in graphics, gameplay, and innovative features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Customization will Blow your Mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tekken and customization<\/em> are almost synonymous at this point and Tekken 8 continues that legacy, getting it even better than Tekken 7. There are loads of custom outfits and accessories you can get for fighters by spending Fight Money<\/a><\/strong> – even making them look like characters from other games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our videos that showcase some of these awesome creations that are possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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