Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reviews
While many may complain about the fighter selection, stages, and game modes, there's no question that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is one of the most entertaining experiences of the year, and I can't wait to see how professional players take this title to the top at EVO in the future.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Overall, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls attempts to offer something for every type of player.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a visually impressive palate cleanser after Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, delivering the kind of style and energy Arc System Works is known for. While the PC version struggled at launch, the PS5 version shows plenty of promise for this new chapter of Marvel fighting games.
While Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls features a deeply complex tag system, Arc System Works incorporates enough newcomer-friendly elements that practically every player can enjoy the bombastic entertainment of a varied Marvel roster beating each other up.
I often struggle to keep up with games due to being an adult and doing adult things, but MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls has unlocked something in me that has me very eager to get back into the competitive circuit and continue to improve.
I’d hoped for more from Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Arc System Works created a gorgeous and well-crafted fighter, but there are too many aspects here that leave me with mixed feelings; the mediocre storyline and slow matchmaking are things I can get over, but issues with the combat system are something I simply cannot overlook. Tokon offers a dozen or so hours of solid entertainment, but it’s really best suited to casual games with friends – it won’t take the fighting game scene by storm.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a strong fighter that manages to channel the chaotic energy of Marvel vs. Capcom while also carving out its own niche in the genre. While the roster feels small for the kind of game that it is, and the single player offerings feel underwhelming, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls provides a strong foundation on which I have no doubts Arc System Works will build for years to come.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a dream come true for many fighting game fans, even if its nuances can take a while to warm up to. If only the PC version could have received the same love and care as almost everything else.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a top-notch fighting game. Easy to learn, complex to master, and gorgeous in action, it's pretty much everything I could have expected from a combination of Marvel and ArcSys. A surprisingly robust single-player campaign and comprehensive tutorials also help it shine, even if you're not interested in multiplayer. The game's notable online crossplay issues are the biggest thing holding it back, but patches have already started to address some of those problems. If you're a fighting game fan, Tokon is well worth checking out. For newcomers, it could be one of the best introductions to fighting games available.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls manages to bring its own identity to a classic genre. Interesting mechanics, well-developed characters, and excellent graphics. However, problems with the online modes, few interesting offline modes, and a relatively small cast prevent the title from shining as it should.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Marvel T& 333;kon: Fighting Souls delivers excellent, highly addictive fighting mechanics that make it one of the year's strongest fighters. Its four-character tag system feels fresh, the roster is varied, and the game offers a solid selection of single-player and multiplayer modes. However, the story campaign becomes repetitive very quickly, while the PC version's technical problems negatively affect the crossplay experience even on PS5. Despite these flaws, the outstanding gameplay makes Marvel T& 333;kon a very easy game to recommend to fighting game fans.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Marvel Tōkon gave me the thrill I would expect from a Marvel vs. Capcom title instead, which pleasantly surprised me. It sets a new standard for tag fighters and raises the bar for the genre.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Accessible to players of all skill levels but offering a high ceiling for pros, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is one of the best fighting games currently available. From its great selection of modes to its stunning presentation, this is a must-have for Marvel fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is another masterpiece from Arc System Works. The Japanese developers, who specialize in fighting games, have created a title brimming with love for the Marvel universe, featuring meticulous attention to detail in the design of each hero and an incredibly layered combat system that adapts to any type of player-from beginners to experts, as well as those who prefer to fight with a single character or manage an entire team.
Review in Italian | Read full review
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls is an incredibly enjoyable fighter that's impressively accessible and has a ton of potential to be expanded upon down the road. If you enjoy colourful fighting games with diverse casts then you need to play this one, chums. 🦸♀️
It’s been a while since Marvel took another serious shot at the fighting game genre, and handing the reins to Arc System Works initially seemed like an interesting pairing. As it turns out, it simply works. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls manages to be approachable enough that newcomers can start throwing out spectacular attacks within minutes, while its 4v4 system hides an impressive amount of depth for those willing to put in the time. Combine that with a varied roster, gorgeous anime-inspired presentation and a clear affection for the Marvel Universe, and both fighting game enthusiasts and Marvel fans should find plenty to enjoy here.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has everything it takes to become one of the best fighting games of recent years, capable of filling the void left by Dragon Ball FighterZ and, more importantly, Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
After a few hours of gameplay, we can say that Arc System Works has succeeded in delivering a product of exceptional quality, with great attention to detail in both gameplay and visual design. The single-player mode could have been expanded a bit further, but in fighting games, these modes are often secondary to matches with friends or online multiplayer. But what makes Marvel Tōkon memorable—beyond its combat—is precisely its unmistakable visual style, which blends Eastern and Western influences, Marvel comics, and anime aesthetics. These are two sides of the same coin—contemporary pop culture—which has been fueling the passions of generations around the world for decades. Marvel Tōkon pulls off this combination with remarkable ease, while also succeeding in creating a fighting game that speaks the same language to both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls isn’t the next MvC, and that’s okay. It’s doing its own thing, and it’s doing it pretty damn well. There’s a lot to love with what ArcSys is doing with Marvel Tokon, and I can’t wait to see how the game evolves from here.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls succeeds in its bet: to offer a 1v1 fighting game disguised as 4v4 with deep mechanics, but accessible enough to please all audiences. Arc System Works has been able to take advantage of their previous projects to offer a solid experience. Only downside, a roster that may seem light given the number of fighters on the floor, but will be strengthened over the months and DLCs already planned.
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