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Tekken 8 has not only become a benchmark on next-gen, but on how fighting games must be design for casual and hardcore players.
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Edge Magazine
It remains to be seen whether Bandai Namco's game can achieve what Street Fighter 6 hasn't quite managed, and bring in a new generation of players, but this is the first time in decades that these longtime rivals have felt so well matched. [Issue#395, p.114]
In case it hasn’t been made abundantly clear by now, Tekken 8 is a must-play for fans of the series, fans of the genre, or even for new players wondering what all the hype is about. It’s a standout entry in a phenomenal series, it respects the player’s time, and gives them a ton to do, and it’s a joy to play. Go get it.
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Atthar
Tekken 8 is a complete ludic aberration. This is not a fighting game; it's a mindless brawler for button-mashers where any notion of skill or depth has been thrown in the **** game design is simply disgusting. There is no structure, no logic to punishment, and absolutely no reward for defense or spacing. The game forces mindless, brain-dead aggression where whoever mashes buttons the fastest and the hardest consistently wins. Defensive mechanics are useless: blocking, moving, punishing... everything is broken. The game glorifies mediocrity and intensive button-mashing at the expense of true **** feels like the developers designed every character to be completely unfair, with move properties that defy common sense. Trying to play properly is just shooting yourself in the foot. It’s an absolute disgrace to the license—a game that respects neither its players nor its fundamentals. If you are looking for a fighting game where reflection and skill actually matter, stay away from this trash. This is the death of pure competitive play.
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henchinpo
TRASH MATCH MAKING SYSTEM **** CHARACTER SYSTEM **** TRASH CHAR SPAMMING MOVE
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Parazar
Je dans lequelle le seul bon mode de jeu est le mode arcade (1V1 ou 1V IA) . De plus le jeux est bien trop cher pour ce qu'il offre .

Tekken 8

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Jan 26, 2024
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90
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7.5
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Feb 7, 2024
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Digital Chumps
I’m going to assume that most Tekken fans are no longer on the fence after seeing the overwhelmingly positive coverage of Tekken 8 over the last few weeks. Truth be told – Tekken 8 has earned that praise and more. Its immersive combat is fluid, cinematic, yet visceral. It sticks to its serious yet goofy roots through utilizing imaginative character archetypes and flat-out silly character customization. Its Special Style dramatically simplifies Tekken 8’s combat for new players to get them up to speed against series veterans like me. If you’re new to the series, Tekken 8 is the fighting game you should play this year. If you’re still deciding between which fighting game to play this year, Tekken 8’s combat and mechanics are the most satisfying yet. I highly recommend Tekken 8 – it’s helped 2024 start off on the right foot.
Jan 23, 2024
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The Games Machine
Tekken 8 is yet another great chapter in a series incapable of making missteps. The new mechanics change the skin of the game and, although the historical detractors will not find particular reasons to change their minds (the famous "volleyball simulator" for the emphasis placed on juggles), all the others will find an incredibly deep game, which will accompany them for several years to come. Who knows, maybe thanks to Ghosts even those who are completely resistant to online gaming will find the courage to take their first steps in a new world.
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May 4, 2026
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hjbak1020
직관적인게임이며 시원시원함. ㅁㄴㅇㄹㄴㅇㄹ ㅁㄴㅇㄹ ㄴㅁㅇㄹ ㄴㅁㅇ ㄻㄴ ㅇㄹ ㄴㅇㄹ ㄴㅇㄹㄴㅁㅇㄹㄴㅁㅇㄹㄴㅁㅇㄹ ㅁㄴㅇㄹ ㅁㄴㅇ ㄹㄴㅁㅇ ㄹ ㄴㅇㅁㄹ
Feb 28, 2026
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chowzang
Really good games with interesting story, variety of characters with unique styles of fighting.
Feb 7, 2024
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BaziCenter
Tekken 8 blows fresh air into the ultra-popular series that was slacking behind the competition in recent years, delivering one of the best fighting experiences of this generation and maybe ever.
Jan 23, 2024
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Twinfinite
It’s honestly a testament to how much fun the developers packed into the narrative experience. The game manages to entertain and poke fun at itself in equal measure, resulting in a terrific time for series vets and a solid introduction to the gameplay for newcomers.
Jan 23, 2024
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Push Square
Tekken 8 is a modern fighting game masterclass. It doesn't skimp on single-player modes, its online offering is robust, and it's a serious visual spectacle. But most importantly, the battles are brilliant; accessible yet deeply technical, and supremely satisfying to be a part of — perhaps more so than ever before. There's no fighting game series quite like Tekken, and Tekken 8 is the franchise at its bombastic best.
Jan 23, 2024
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Game Informer
As a complete package, Tekken 8 doesn’t reach the heights of recent rivals like Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1. But when the match begins, and you’re exploiting openings to unleash flashy combo strings and air juggles, it remains a thrilling, if very familiar, one-on-one experience. The latest King of Iron Fist tournament still has work to do to feel wholly satisfying or ground-breaking, but it remains a fun arena to test your mettle against friends and rivals.
Jan 30, 2024
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GamersRD
Tekken 8 is the definition of everything that is good about Bandai Namco's fighting game. It is dynamic with a technical section worthy of this generation and has entertaining game modes such as Heat Mode. It has a decent roster of characters with new additions that fit the formula very well.
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Feb 20, 2026
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LeonJunior
most Perfect Fighting game based on animations characters gameplay is also so smooth and fast no Bug
May 6, 2026
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Kryk
A very good fighter, though not the most beginner-friendly. It expects some commitment to really get into the mechanics. The modes are decent and about what you’d expect, but the single-player content feels underwhelming. The Avatar World, in particular, comes off as a bit cringe and unnecessary.Matchmaking could also feel more refined and mature. That said, the game truly shines in multiplayer. The servers are stable, matches are smooth, and the gameplay is incredibly fun—especially as your skill improves. Ultimately, your enjoyment scales with how good you get, making it very rewarding for dedicated players.
Feb 24, 2025
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Yayamuchi
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Mar 26, 2026
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Shad2410
I loved playing Lili in Tekken, but in season 3 there are a lot of mechanical problems; her moves don't register, you have to press the button multiple times. She's very slow and has lost all her charm. You've ruined the character. You've nerfed her too much.
Oct 8, 2024
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BlackkSkyEra
Too many microtransactions, the fight passes are unnecessary, hitboxes are deplorable and there are terrible balancing issues. I've been playing Tekken since 2 in the arcades of the 90s so well over 30 years and I've never been frustrated with Tekken until now. It's very beautiful and fluid but like Mortal Kombat 1, the big corporate companies are eating it's soul and the gamers are paying for it.
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SummaryTEKKEN 8 continues the tragic saga of the Mishima bloodline and its world-shaking father-and-son grudge matches. This latest saga begins with Jin Kazama facing off against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown. After defeating his father, Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya continues his conquest for global domination, using the... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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Jan 26, 2024
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