Tekken 8 is finally here – the latest and highly-anticipated entry in the iconic Tekken fighting game franchise. Since Tekken 7 released on PS4, Windows, and Xbox One in 2017, Tekken 8 is now available on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S generation. This has brought a lot of attention to the title – not only from veteran players eager to get back into the arena, but also from newcomers wanting to dive into the lore of Kazuya, Jin, and some awesome cliff-throwing action. Does it live up to the hype and justify the price tag? Here’s our Tekken 8 review, which might just help you decide.
Tekken 8 review from a 25 YEAR OLD player!
In the era of arcades, fighting games were mainstream and wildly popular. Over the years, the arcade machine culture seems to be slowly dying, but the craze for Tekken lives on.
Tekken 8's Tekken (The Dark Awakens) story mode continues the conflict of Tekken, centering on the rivalry between Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima and the fallout from past events. Jin is determined to defeat his menacing father Kazuya, who is well on his way to taking complete control of the world.
If you're diving into the franchise for the first time and have no idea what came before, don't worry! There's a whole recap in the game that you can check out to understand everything you need to know about the Mishima family from Tekken 1 through 7.
