Tekken 8 Reviews
Tekken 8 is worth the nine-year wait with this entry featuring epic visuals packed with a roster of franchise favourites that will have fans of the series more than satisfied. The return of Tekken Ball alongside new modes like the Arcade Quest are fun additions, but the real star of the show is the engrossing Story Mode, which may be one of the best of the series.
Tekken 8 is a triumph of fighting game excellence that surpasses even the high bar set by its predecessors. The gripping narrative, breathtaking graphics, and immersive audio collectively create an experience that caters to longtime fans. Meanwhile, an incredible set of features make this game more accessible to series newcomers than ever before. By seamlessly blending nostalgia with innovation, Bandai Namco has crafted a game that not only pays homage to the legacy of Tekken but also sets a new standard for the fighting game genre.
The truth is that, despite having written so much so far, it all comes down to one feeling: Tekken is really cool. It's great to play, to watch and even to listen to. Even though I'm not a very good player, I love simply watching my character move.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tekken 8 was worth the wait, delivering a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Fun to play and visually appealing, it’s one of the most complete and enjoyable 3D fighters on the market. Just a few netcode improvements are needed for perfection.
Review in Italian | Read full review
TEKKEN PROJECT has taken the world of fighting games to new levels with an incredible Tekken 8, taking all the experience of the past, improving and transforming it. The offline modes satisfy players and give them plenty of tools to increase their skills, so they can then try their hand in the online. A deliberately aggressive title, with clever gameplay choices that we hope will lead to a longevity on par with that of the previous chapter. We highly recommend everyone try it out to experience a great Tekken.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Make no mistake, Tekken 8 is one of the finest offerings in the long-running series. It offers plenty of modes to keep you busy while making it welcoming to both newcomers and vets alike. Dare I say, Tekken 8 is the best iteration since the ground-breaking Tekken 3.
TEKKEN 8 is a product that appeals powerfully to everyone. We are dealing with an extremely deep title, one that will delight the most savvy gamers, while at the same time managing to be the most accessible TEKKEN ever. Similarly, it manages to be full of single player content, almost encyclopedic, and also to offer an online infrastructure that is finally stable and full of options that will delight all the most competitive fans. The King is back, in all his glory!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Tekken 8 is another impressive addition to Bandai Namco's highly successful line-up of famous fighting games, combining abundant content and a very entertaining "easy-to-learn/hard-to-master" gameplay.
Tekken 8 is packed with modes, story, and customizable options that should allow players of all skill levels to have fun. Battles against veteran players in the multiple online modes will likely be a punishing experience for new players. However, the latest installment offers the franchise's best tools for mastering each of the 32 playable characters. Despite being more accessible than ever, Tekken 8 is challenging to master and continues to establish itself as one of the most complex and rewarding fighting games in video games.
Review in Italian | Read full review
7 years after its predecessor, the King of the fighting genre makes a glorious return with Tekken 8 to remind everyone who does it best.
"Tekken 8 solidifies its place among the greatest fighting franchises with its solid but short story, diverse modes, and extensive roster. The game excels in gameplay with a strong emphasis on aggressive play, making it ideal for those who enjoy fast-paced action. Customization options and beautifully designed stages enhance the experience, while the modern online mode offers fast matchmaking and stable connections. Newcomers benefit from the Special Style controls and learning tools like Ghost Battles and Replay and Tips. Despite a brief story and Arcade Quest, Tekken 8 is a fantastic game with minimal flaws."
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Tekken 8 is a continuation of one of the most beloved fighting game series ever made and one that embraces modern technology to ensure its worldwide player base can enjoy its exhilarating gameplay to the fullest. While the game’s netcode isn’t as rock solid as recent titles like Street Fighter 6 and Guilty Gear Strive, it is a vast improvement to its predecessor and more than good enough most of the time. Tekken’s story, while short, combines its gameplay and narrative in ways its competition has not, making its story a unique experience worth playing in a genre that increasingly places the game mode as an afterthought.
There’s a reason that many in the fighting community say that Tekken is the best 3D fighting game and this is another incredible entry in the series. Not only does it have an impressive launch roster of 32 characters at launch that each feel different from one another and cover a wide range of fighting styles, you also have the ability to customise their appearance using the game’s slew of unlockable cosmetic items if you’re into that too.
When a game nears perfection, you can afford to be more critical. My only complaint about Tekken 8 is the subplot of the minor protagonists. Unfortunately, it is occasionally hard to tell how each new player fits into the main story. Furthermore, some characters lack depth and that could have easily been addressed. However, this issue is minor and rarely impacts the flow of the story. Accordingly, I love it and I recommend buying it here! Enjoy a fresh take on a much-loved franchise. Pick a fighter, master their moves, and become a world-renowned warrior.
Tekken 8 is an excellent addition to the series, and unless you're really nostalgic for Tekken 3, also the best one.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The King of Iron Fist has returned to claim its crown in 2024, and has done so by boasting a grandiose story mode, groundbreaking AI, and the graphical fidelity that comes with the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.
Here’s what it felt like at Tekken 8’s best: relatively smooth online play dissolved the bicoastal time difference and immersed me in a flashy and silly fighting sandbox. Boxers and martial artists clashed in fast-paced, bombastic matchups. My collected knowledge and frantic improvisation sent me into a flow state, laughing at each win or loss. Ultimately that feeling, not shareholder-induced rot, keeps me coming back. Tekken 8 can be tough to love, but for better or worse, I do anyway.
If you found yourself drifting away from the series because it felt like you were just going through the motions, "Tekken 8" is here to reignite that old flame. It's not just a trip down memory lane. This iteration is a high-speed joyride into a future where nostalgia meets innovation head-on.
Tekken 8 offers a ton of ways to fight whether you want to head online or you’re looking for a fully featured single-player experience. A lot of them are just okay, but when you have this much variety, something is bound to stick, and even when some of its modes weren’t blowing me away, the fantastic combat at the center of this experience did. This isn’t a massive evolution for the Tekken series, but fans looking for their new fix will get what they want, while new players will find perhaps the most accessible Tekken yet.
Tekken is a near flawless fighting game that pulls no punches, but gives newcomers the tools to fight back.