Despite being a niche genre, fighting games are in the midst of a renaissance. Tekken 8 is a welcome addition to the party that includes Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, and Guilty Gear Strive, just to name a few fantastic brawlers released over the last two…
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Fluid, impactful fighting system
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Strong opening roster
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Solid graphics and particle effects
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Story mode is ridiculously over-the-top
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Chip damage and recoverable health
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PvP has crossplay, occasional connection issues though
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Arcade Quest is a slog
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Needs more Tekken mini-games that aren't Tekken Ball
