Tekken 8 is a highly praised entry in the long-running fighting game series. Reviewers have highlighted the following aspects of the game:
New Heat System: The game features an interesting new Heat system that adds a powerful dash and improves the overall gameplay experience.
Single-player Content: Tekken 8 offers enough single-player content to keep players busy for dozens of hours, including a cinematic story mode titled "The Dark Awakens".
Training Tools: The game provides some of the best training tools in a fighting game, with a new Arcade Quest mode and an incredibly full-featured Training Mode.
Character Roster: The 32-character roster includes fun new additions like Reina and Azucena, adding freshness to the gameplay experience.
Graphics: Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 boasts improved visuals and animations, with detailed stages that impress both on PC and newer generation consoles.
However, some reviewers have noted that while the core fighting mechanics are strong, the game's story mode is uneven and may not live up to the standards set by other contemporary fighting games in the genre.